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James Eric Dawber

1946 - 2022

James Eric Dawber obituary, 1946-2022, Kansas City, KS

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James Dawber Obituary

James E. Dawber, 75, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022 at his home with his family near. He was born November 18, 1946 to James H. Dawber and Nettie "Ruth" (Banford) Dawber. He was married to Karen Lehner on July 25, 1987.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister. Survivors include his wife, children Aaron Dawber (Lauren Hulen) of Raytown Missouri and Brian Dawber of Lawrence Kansas, nephew Mark (Julie) Dawber of Edwardsville Kansas, nephew Keith (Becky) Trevolt of Andover Kansas, and niece Kathy Trevolt of Andover Kansas.

James attended Wyandotte High School. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. He attended the University of Oregon in Eugene and later the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He last worked at KU until he retired in 2004. James was baptized in the Bible Chapel in Kansas City, Kansas.

James wanted no memorial service. His burial will be at a later date at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas. He will be missed by many. After battling numerous health challenges for 18 years, he is at peace now. Please sign his guest book on Chapel Hill's website at www.chapelhill-butler.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 12, 2022.

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Julia Caudill

January 17, 2023

Uncle Jimmy is how i knew him. I remember how much f a goofball he was. Every time he saw me even into my teenage years he'd greet me by saying he loved my beautiful green hair. ( im a redhead) .

Karin Pagel-Meiners

March 16, 2022

Our deepest condolences, Karen.

Linda (Blair) Resovsky

March 14, 2022

Prayers and hugs to the family. I really enjoyed working with James.
Onward to your next adventure, James.

Larry Lovell

March 13, 2022

To James' family, So sorry for your loss. James was such a terrific person and we had wonderful times playing pool and just talking. So sorry we lost contact after he retired.

Linda Lickteig

March 12, 2022

I will be thinking of you Karen. Sorry you, James, Wayne and I didn't have that lunch at J Wilsons. You and James will be in my prayers.

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