Dawn attended Grand Island Senior High School where she met the love of her life, Bob Borges. In 1987, Bob graduated high school and eventually left to serve in the Marines. Dawn graduated in 1988 and the following year, Bob and Dawn were married in Las Vegas on May 6, 1989. After their wedding, Dawn moved to Lincoln where she attended Southeast Community College, achieving her certification as a Dental Assistant in 1992.
Dawn’s career aspirations grew and she sought employment with the State of Nebraska, first serving with the State Patrol doing background checks, then with the Department of Corrections in their mail area which led her to a position at the US Postal Service as a rural route carrier. Dawn loved working her route with the postal service and especially enjoyed the customers she served. She loved talking to everyone and always found joy in visiting with people.
Dawn was a lover of music, especially country, but could be caught listening to a vast array of musical styles. She also loved to draw and leaves behind stacks of drawings that will continue to be enjoyed.
Dawn and Bob had many beloved animals over the years beginning with a teacup poodle they had for 19 years that was appropriately named T.C. As the years carried on, more pets joined the family including two more dogs, Princess and Daisy, and three cats, Tiger, Bootie, and Sara.
Dawn was a beautiful, artistic, and kind soul in this world, loved dearly by those who knew her, and who will be greatly missed.
Family members include her husband of 33 years, Bob; sisters Christine Gibson and Michelle (Bob) Mulligan; brother David Schneider and fiancé Christi Krause; several nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday (10-21-22) Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 245 N. 27th St.
A reception will follow the service at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel Reception Room (4300 ‘O’ St.).
Visitation Thursday (10-20-22) from 5-7 p.m., also at the Metcalf Funeral Chapel.
Condolences online at roperandsons.com