Dawson Lyle Fire Moon, “Cheda Mani” came into this world as the third son of Lyle Fire Moon and Leta (Fourstar) Fire Moon March 11th, 1959. Dawson would become known as “Doc” among his family members and friends at a young age. He attended many schools as a boy and in 1977 he graduated from Frazer High School, a young man ready to serve his country. Dawson joined the US Marine Corps and proudly represented his people for six years. After he was discharged Dawson attended college at the University of Oregon and there he acquired the skills he needed for his lifelong occupation as an electrician.
In 1986, Dawson met Paula Brien and together with her children, Lori, Jessica, and Ben, they became a family. Their family was blessed with one child Marly and she made his life complete.
Dawson provided for his family by working with various electrical companies and Tribal programs until he started his own electrical company, Doc’s Electric. As owner of Doc’s Electric, Dawson was always willing to do work for his family and the elderly asking nothing in return. Dawson’s generosity was from his heart and his desire to make life better for those in need.
“Cheda Mani” was the name given to Dawson and his spirituality became his way of life. He accepted the teachings from his uncles and others who were willing to prepare “Cheda Mani “for his journey to the other side camp. This journey began when his spirit left his earthly body on May 8th, 2014.
Dawson was reunited with loved ones that went before him. He will join his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Lucy Fire Moon, his maternal grandparents, Wallace Four Star and Evaline Archdale, his loving parents, Lyle and Leta, adopted father, Glen Anaquod, two older brothers, Vincent “Reed”, and Lyle, Jr., sister Melda, step daughters Lori and Jessica, a special uncle, Oliver Archdale, as well as many Fire Moon and Four Star relatives to meet him when he arrives.
Dawson is survived by his wife Paula, daughter Marly, son Ben, sisters, Ingrid (Bruce), Velda (Michael), Lyla (Bill), Joy (Chad), brother Thomas (Marva), uncles Robert (Judy) Four Star and Ken (Sylvia) Ryan, aunts Joan Blount and Julia Fararra, grandsons, Cian, Parker, and Leighton, and granddaughters, Leila, Raquel, and his beloved Zoey. Dawson held a special place for nieces Keena, Rika, and Luane, and thought of them as his daughters. He is also survived by his adopted Canadian family, the Anaquods.
Dawson had many relatives in the Fire Moon, Four Star, Archdale, and Brien families too numerous to mention. He also had many close friends in his life and in the past few years he spent a lot of time with Rob Blount, Chuck Spotted Bird, and Tommy Christian. Paula and Marly are grateful for the many friends that took the time to visit him in the last few months of his life.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at the Community Hall in Frazer. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 12 at the Frazer High School. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Ronette says
RIP My Friend. Love & Prayers to your family.
Geri J. Buck Elk says
Paula and family, I know that mere words cannot possibly take away the pain your are enduring at this time, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian Azure, Sr. says
I met Dawson years ago when we were working on the housing project by the dump road in Wolf Point. He was good-natured and friendly from the word “go”; always had a smile, and was pretty liberal with his dry humor. When I saw Dawson pull up on a job, I knew it was time for a good laugh. I got to know him fairly well over the years, and even though we all have bad days, I don’t remember even one time seeing him in a foul mood. Dawson was one of the most level headed fella’s I’ve ever met, and he will be missed. My condolences to his family, you will be in my prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Carlos JBuckElk says
Condolences to the entire family.
Mary Firemoon-Williams says
Auntie Paula and cousin Marly I am keeping you and the rest of the Fire Moon family in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is with you all! My heart weeps, I cannot believe Uncle is gone. I love you guys!
Uncle Dawson I love you! Please give my Dad Vincent Reed Fire Moon, Gramma Leta, Grandpa Lyle, Auntie Melda and all other relatives that have made the same journey … my love. Until we meet again Uncle. God bless you and thank you for calling me when you did. It brings me peace and I will cherish that last conversation. I will always hold in my heart your hilarious personality, jokes and beautiful spirit. See you again… your niece Mary Lucy. You were right.. Stacy and I are Fire Moon chicks… we always will be. Love you Uncle!!
Donald Boyd says
Sorry about your loss in the family our prayers are with your family…
Betsy Jo Ryan says
Paula
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing Dawson. He was a wonderful person. Please know that I you and your family are in my thoughts.
Leonore Bostom says
Paula & family , my condolences. You’re in my thoughts & prayers.
donna black dog says
My condolescences to Paula and family of Dawson. He was a good person always with jokes, and a smile. I pray for comfort and strength at this sad time.
Lyla FireMoon-Law says
Sister-in-law, my thoughts and prayers are with you and my niece Marly. We will miss him.
David & Chong Ae Boyd says
Paula:
Our prayers our with you.
LaVonne Brock says
Im so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Dawson touched the hearts of many people. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you, his family.
Julie Martin says
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you guys. I’d give you, Paula and Marly, a big hug if I were near.
Joel Rae Ferguson says
My condolences to the family. Dawson was fun to work with. he always made us laugh. your place is ready in the Other Side Camp. Go and take your seat. Rest in Perfect Peace.
Connie Fox_twins says
Dawson was a good caring man with humor too, he will be missed by all! He was respectful and always acknowledged his relatives and friends! Paula and Marly yup were so blessed to have him in your life always keep the good memories of him close to your heart and now he is boy your guardian spirit! May our creator bring you Comfort and blessings! Sending my love and prayers to you. Red Blossom
maryann spottedwolf says
R.I.P.DAWSON …..PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY ….MARYANN SPOTTEDWOLF. AND DOLLY. STARK …POPLAR MT.
Rubin Ackerman says
Rest in peace nephew. Our prayers are for the comfort of your loving family. Go with God.
Linda Lezard says
Paula my prayers are with you and Marley at this time .
Janeen Firemoon says
Uncle Dawson…u were such a blessing to have in my life. You will always have a special place in my heart. Im glad I have had known such a kind and loving man. You truely touched so many lives. Your A man who had a heart of gold! To my FireMoon family….I LOVE YOU and will keep you all in my prayers.
Georgia Fox says
I will remember you in my prayers……
Tanya Firemoon says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Big Hug from the Pacific NW
leimia redboy says
rip dawson, you were always there for me when my dad passed prayers to the fam……
EMMA CANTRELL GROAT says
paula and the family, I’m sorry about Dawson. we were beginning to get to know each other always greeting me with hey cousin howz it going? I will miss that smile and greeting.
I have been in the hospital in billing since Jan of 2014 and returned home Dec. 2014. So I missed a lot.. once again I’m so very sorry and sad. Emma Mae Firemoon Groat.
Tom Van Loon says
I met Dawson in Okinawa in 1977 we served in the Marine Corps together….He was a good brother and Marine…I found him on line and reached out to him just a couple years back so we could get reconnected……I looked him up on facebook today (Veterans Day 2015) and found this Memorial….I love you brother and will always remember the days we served together…Rangel, Barela and I will see you again when we are called home…..until then my brother rest in peace
Dianna Adams says
July 18, 2018
Dear Family,
I have been thinking about Dawson the past few days. When I was Coordinator of Intergroup Relations for the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Oregon, Dawson was a young, handsome thoughtful student. He was the Director of the Native American Student Union, and as one of two Native Faculty/Administrator’s at the UO at that time… I became particularly close to my students. Dawson was one of those student’s… 35 year’s later I still think of him every now and then. That’s what happens, that’s the kind of impact he made.
This morning I looked him up and saw that he had passed away, so I just had to take a minute to let you know that your loved one touched more lives than you will ever know, and I am sure that those are the qualities that he passed on to you.
Thank you,
Dianna Kale Adams