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Jennifer Dawson

August 4, 1955 ~ September 15, 2026

Jennifer Sue Dawson, 71, of Chehalis, Washington, began the next part of her spiritual journey on September 15, 2026.  She was born at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, daughter to Sylvan and Iris Dawson.  Jennifer graduated from Linn Mar High School in 1973 before attending Iowa State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Daniel.  She is survived by her husband, Emmanuel Anhalt; daughter, Shannon (Brian) Mead; son, Christopher (Ellie Howard) Paul; grandchildren, Aria (Westley) Smith and Alex Mead; siblings, Doug Dawson, Kristin Dawson, and Julie Meaker; and nieces, Miranda (Kevin) Hart and Brienna Dawson.

Please join us at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, on October 14, 2026, for a visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and a joyous Celebration of Jennifer’s Life at 1:00 p.m.

Services

Visitation: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Cedar Rapids
1844 1st Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

319-362-2147
info@stewartbaxter.com

Celebration of Life: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
1:00 pm

Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Cedar Rapids
1844 1st Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

319-362-2147
info@stewartbaxter.com

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  1. So many fond memories of times together in Marion. I will never forget when Jennifer and Shannon came to Austin when i was there. May the family find peace in knowing she was loved.

    Gloria and Shawn (Zimmerman) McAllister
    Lake Worth, FL


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