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Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Hays Dawson

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Birth	:	24 Sep 1917 Furnas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2020 Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3239600, -99.8985500
Plot	:	Block 19 Lot 7 Sp 8
Inscription	:	MARRIED SEPT. 24, 1937
Description	:	Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Dawson, age 103, of Elwood, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska. She was born on September 24, 1917 in rural Oxford, Nebraska to Joseph and Anna (Haffey) Hays. She was the 3rd of 10 children. Mick attended Hard Scrabble grade school in her neighborhood, and graduated from Oxford High School in 1935. She was united in marriage to Vaughn Dawson at St. Germanus Catholic Church in Arapahoe, Nebraska on September 24, 1937. They made their home in the Turkey Creek area... Read More	Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Dawson, age 103, of Elwood, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska. She was born on September 24, 1917 in rural Oxford, Nebraska to Joseph and Anna (Haffey) Hays. She was the 3rd of 10 children. Mick attended Hard Scrabble grade school in her neighborhood, and graduated from Oxford High School in 1935. She was united in marriage to Vaughn Dawson at St. Germanus Catholic Church in Arapahoe, Nebraska on September 24, 1937. They made their home in the Turkey Creek area of Gosper County, Nebraska. Mick worked very hard with Vaughn on the farm. They loved to travel and played in a pitch club with the same couples for over 50 years. They retired from farming and moved to Arapahoe in 1980. She enjoyed her retirement by entertaining family and friends. Their home was always the gathering place for the whole family for Easter dinners and other family receptions. Many nieces and nephews would stop after school for a snack and a bottle of pop. She was active in St. Germanus Catholic Church, Altar Society, and the neighborhood Ever Ready Club. She is preceded in death by her husband Vaughn in 2007. Mick then moved to Prairie Pines retirement home for several years, enjoying the friendships of the residents there. She moved to the Elwood Care Center in February of 2013, where she was lovingly cared for by so many. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, brothers; Jim, Joe (Jean), Bill Hays, Sisters and brothers in-law: Katherine (Dale) Bartruff, Bernice (Farrell) Dawson, Elsie Marie (Infant), Lois (Lowell) Dawson, Suz (Hiram) Walker, Tess (Duane & Max Becker) Moor. She is survived by her sisters-in-law: JoAnn Hays and Ruby Martin and many nieces and nephews. Mick was proud of her Irish heritage, and her favorite saying was “Grandma Haffey always said Make time for fun” and she always reminded everyone to do just that.

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Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Hays Dawson's memorial is located at: Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA.
When did Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Hays Dawson death?
Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Hays Dawson death on 21 Nov 2020 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3239600
Longitude: -99.8985500

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Melvin Hays

(1890 - 1940)

Anna E Haffey Hays

(1894 - 1977)

Spouse

Vaughn Williams Dawson

(1915 - 2007)

Siblings

Bernice J Hays Dawson

(1916 - 2000)

Elsie Marie Hays

(1920 - 1921)

Lois M. Hays Dawson

(1922 - 2005)

Joseph P. “Joe” Hays

(1927 - 2012)

William F. “Bill” Hays

(1930 - 2012)

Theressa Ellen “Tess” Hays Moor

(1932 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Arapahoe Cemetery
Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3239600, -99.8985500

2. Saint Matthew Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3519000, -99.9630000

3. Garfield Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2491989, -99.8992004

4. Holbrook Cemetery
Holbrook, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3138000, -100.0045000

5. Edison Cemetery
Edison, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2919006, -99.7902985

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

7. East Muddy Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4166985, -99.9614029

8. Stump Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3478012, -99.7621994

9. Miller Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3514980, -100.0374350

10. Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Holbrook, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3380910, -100.0425560

11. McGuire Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

12. Pleasantview Cemetery
Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2043991, -99.9669037

13. Highland Union Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3513990, -99.7172360

14. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031

15. Homerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

16. Zion Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -99.7005997

17. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

18. Salem East Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4972000, -99.9803009

19. Salem West Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4968987, -99.9886017

20. Mount Hope Cemetery
Beaver City, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1333008, -99.8518982

21. Kellner Cemetery
Oxford, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3215000, -99.6311000

22. Stowe Cemetery
Stockville, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4900017, -100.0753021

23. Hendley Cemetery
Hendley, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1186000, -99.9939000

24. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Cambridge, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2850000, -100.1817000