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Iona Elizabeth Dawson

January 11, 1962 - October 24, 2024

Obituary

Iona Dawson of Kelowna passed away after a year-long battle with cancer on October 24, 2024, at the age of 62.

Iona was born in Red Deer, AB to Henk and Cobi Visser. Iona loved reading and loved her job at Walmart the last ten years. She would often tell stories about her customers and her co-workers.

Iona is survived by her three daughters, Christi, Jody and Cassandra and their spouses and children. She is also survived by her mother Cobi, sister Sonya and brother Mike and their families. She was predeceased by her father Henk and sister Sylvia.

A celebration of life will be held on November 8 at 12:30 at Okanagan Mission Community Hall at 4409 Lakeshore Road in Kelowna with light refreshments to follow. Flowers can be sent to 951 Currell Cres in Kelowna. Donations to Hospice House in Kelowna in Iona’s name are also welcome.

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From: Kettle Valley Memorial Services

The Kettle Valley Memorial staff send our condolences to family and friends.

From: Thresia Vanderheyden
Relation: Family friend

My condolences to the family, she was a very special lady.

From: Barry Dobbyn
Relation: Friend and colleague

Iona was a very dear friend and colleague, she was an amazing lady and a true friend. We will all miss her greatly. Rest my friend.

From: Bart Baars
Relation: Family relationship

Condolences from the Baars Family from Sliedrecht, The Netherlands, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Strength for the time to come.

Service Schedule

  Celebration of Life

Date & Time:
November 8, 2024
Beginning at 12:30am

Location:
Okanagan Mission Community Hall
4409 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna , BC Canada V1W 1W7

A celebration of life will be held on November 8 at 12:30 at Okanagan Mission Community Hall at 4409 Lakeshore Road in Kelowna with light refreshments to follow. Flowers can be sent to 951 Currell Cres in Kelowna. Donations to Hospice House in Kelowna in Iona’s name are also welcome.

4409 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna , BC Canada V1W 1W7

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