Obituary of John Dawson

BURNS, Dr. John Dawson DDS and Jean Longtime Tucson dentist Dr. J. Dawson Burns passed away on October 1, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Tucson on June 23, 1937, Daws Burns was raised in Tucson and Grand Prairie, TX and graduated Culver Military Academy in 1955. Dawson then attended the University of Arizona and graduated from dental school at Loyola University of Chicago in 1963. Daws entered private practice as a general dentist in Tucson in 1964 and treated patients in Tucson and Green Valley for more than 40 years. Well known across Tucson as a Little League dad, somewhat reluctant horse ranch owner, wine aficionado, western art collector, skilled woodworking craftsman and humorist, none who knew him will soon forget his hearty laugh or generous spirit. Preceded in death by Jean, his wife of 57 years (August 24, 2013). Daws is survived by daughter, Diane of Scottsdale, AZ; son, Jack of Tucson and son, Brad and daughter-in-law, Lindsay of Las Vegas, NV. Those wishing to remember Dawson with a charitable donation may contact The March of Dimes or KeepMemorayAlive.org. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.