Dawn Gwenette Pearson

Sunday, April 28, 2024, Dawn Gwenette Pearson of Long Prairie, Minnesota, lost her life-long battle with depression at the age of 60. She is now free from pain in the loving peace and care of the Lord. She was born in Long Prairie on January 8, 1964 to Maynard (John) Strickler and Gwendolyn Joan Strickler maiden name Martin. She was the youngest of six children: two brothers Samuel Strickler (wife Mary) and Tom Strickler (wife Shannon - deceased); and three sisters Tam Snider (husband Jerry), Jean Krotz (husband Phillip), and Roseanne Thorp (husband Steve). She is preceded in death by her father Maynard (John) Strickler, mother Gwendolyn Joan Norby, stepfather Lloyd Norby, father-in-law Donald Pearson Sr., and mother-in-law Caroline Pearson. She is survived by her husband Donald Pearson Jr. and her two children Steve Rodriguez Jr. and Jadie Johnson. Dawn married Mark Owen Johnson, Jadie's father in 1982 and after seperating in 1984 were divorced in 1986. Dawn then met Steve Rodriguez Sr. and they had Steve Jr. After her relationship with Steve Sr. she became engaged to Brad Gronskei but that didn't last. Dawn met her true love, Donald Pearson Jr., in 1996. Donald Pearson Jr. romantically purposed to her on April 20, 1997. They were engaged for many years and had a beautiful wedding at their home in Long Prairie on September 11, 2004. Dawn attended Anoka-Ramsey Hennepin College in her young years taking courses for accounting. Some of her first jobs were employment with the Woolworth Company, MSI Insurance/Wheeler Insurance Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration. She also had jobs working as an inventory control clerk and did newspaper delivery. Around 1997 she got her CDL and started being an over-the-road truck driver with her fiancé at the time, Donald Pearson Jr. She got remarried to this love of her life on September 11, 2004 and continued going on over-the-road trips until approximately 2010 in which time she started transitioning to more of an office management role. Dawn Pearson never backed down from trying anything new. She had many hobbies but particularly loved to play music, work in the garden, and do do-it-yourself projects. She will be greatly missed by many. Love you. Until we meet again.

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Dawn Gwenette Pearson

January 8, 1964 - April 28, 2024

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Dawn Gwenette Pearson

January 8, 1964 - April 28, 2024

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