Book of Memories for Dawn Gallup

Condolence From Melissa King

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:23:34 EDT

Dear Gallup and Ross families - I will only ever be able to picture Dawn with a bright smile on her face and her eyes twinkling. A new bright star shines down on us all now. I wish you much love and hope that the many memories of her generosity, poise, untamed spirit and sense of humor, and the love she showed for all are a comfort to you today and always. She will always be with us and she will always be remembered.

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Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:50:17 EDT

Condolence From Joe Fisher

Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:33:03 EDT

I have been here and I can only offer you my heartfelt sympathy. Jeff you and the boys will go on, but you will always have a place in your heart and memories of all the things you have done together. Jeff if I can ever be of help to you or you need to talk please feel that you can contact me. I know that we find ways to keep ourselves busy during the day, but the nights are the toughest to deal with, so again please know you can contact me.

Condolence From Vicki Rafferty

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 11:00:26 EST

Dear family and friends. Dawn was special. She sparkled! She was strong and brave. She made everyone feel like you were a special friend. I loved her fun loving spirit, her brilliance. She brightened every room. She lived in the present. She was always looking for ways to improve herself and others personally and professionally. She will be HUGELY missed. I am so sad.

Condolence From Beth Meredith Griggs

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:53:41 EST

My friend Jeff and sons... May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I want to share a funny situation that occured with Dawn and I. While working on the CHS Class of '77 reunion committee, a list was comprised of 'missing classmates'. I noticed Jeff Gallup was on that list. I thought... uh why is he on the list? Isn't he a teacher, a coach, very visible guy... I could not understand why Jeff was on that list. I called Jeff and Dawn's house, which was in the local phone book. I talked with Dawn, telling her this is an embarrassing phone call. I told her Jeff was missing from our class list. I asked if she had a home address so we could send his invitation to. Dawn cracked up laughing. Dawn said, well we've lived here over 10 years same address plus we have rec'd invites to previous reunions. How could we lose Jeff. Instead of where's Waldo... it became 'Where's Jeff". We laughed together. Dawn then said..."might be that someone heard me say he was in the dog house and they want that address." Laughter continued... When I think of Dawn... I think of laughter and her love for her family.

Condolence From Dawn Bracy

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:24:15 EST

Dawn was a remarkable woman who I was so proud to call my friend. In fact, having 3 Dawns in our group was special all by itself! Dawn's positive energy, amazing attitude and ability to always make us laugh are the things I will miss most about her. I have so many great memories of girls nights, races and many, many laughs. I will keep her family in my prayers.

Condolence From Don and Pat Taylor

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 12:59:55 EST

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn and your family at this time.

Condolence From Kelly Kendrick-Potts

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 12:22:39 EST

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallup family. May God provide the family with peace during this most difficult time. Dawn will be missed by all......

Condolence From Holly Moore McKee

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:29:27 EST

So very sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Dawn on transition nights in my role at Kellogg Community College. I always looked forward to the yearly events so that I could spend some time with this lovely lady. My heart breaks for all those she left behind.

Condolence From Dawn Bentley

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:14:38 EST

Dawn was always upbeat, smiling, positive... and FUN!!! She definitely lived life to the fullest. The field of special education is better because she was in it.

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Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:39:15 EST

Dawn and Jeff

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Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:18:08 EST

Cynthia Gallup Mertin

Condolence From Linda Bowers

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:31:21 EST

Jeff, My heart goes out to you and the boys.

Story shared: The Impact of Losing Dawn

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:23:25 EST

As the winter chill blows across my face my heart aches and breaks because cancer has once again taken with it another courageous, strong, self-willed, determined, theatrical, fun; too young to die comrade of mine.

Like an unannounced fierce winter storm it came in unexpectedly raged on leaving shock and devastation.

The aftermath is unbearable as we try and go on and survive the loss that was brought on by this cancerous storm.

We can only hope that our memories will become like the blinding sun as it reflects off the snow, and that the memories will shine so bright that the pain of loss will be dimmed by them.

And eventually each memory will be as beautiful as diamonds in the glistening snow.

In Loving Memory of Dawn Gallup, Special Education Supervisor

Nurse Linda

Condolence From Joshua Wilson

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:09:14 EST

I will always remember Dawn for her positive influence as a mentor and teacher for me and my family and many of my Bronson classmates. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gallup family.

Condolence From Jacqueline McDougal

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:06:01 EST

I will miss Dawn's warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you find comfort in your loving memories of her.

Condolence From Jan Weckstein

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:37:35 EST

I had the honor of working with Dawn through the Monitors group, MCEC and MAASE. A true professional with an incredible sense of humor. I'm so sorry for the loss you are dealing with. I pray your memories of Dawn provide comfort for you. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Condolence From Andrew Claes

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:12:06 EST

My deepest condolences. I will remember Dawn as the consummate professional, a friend, and an advocate for students with special needs. She brought much to our profession, to our organization, to our students and, I am certain, to her local community. Dawn will be truely missed by me and her fellow colleagues across the state.

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Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:01:11 EST

As I sat in a quiet place and thought back of all the memories I have with Dawn a flood of tears streamed from my eyes. After wiping the tears, I become overwhelmed with a joyous feeling as more and more memories came to mind.

Dawn was the first ISD person I called when my mom passed away suddently in the middle of the night. It was 4:00 am and I knew I woke them up but she was sooooo understanding and helpful. We both hiked in Alaska along with her sons. When I went to the Council for Exceptional Children's conference we always had fun. She always made me feel welcome even though she had other friends there as well. We both loved carmel apple martinis from Mojo's in Grand Rapids. She worked hard but she also knew how to play hard which is what you need to do if you're in education these days.

I knew I could go to her with anything and she would guide me to find the answer. I enjoyed talking to her about her boys. She is so proud of them. While in meetings with her, her focus was always on what is best for the student. She was a big part of the Make a Difference Awards and wanted good people to get recognized for their job in education.

She was my role model. I will miss her terribly.

Becky Snyder

Condolence From Leonard & Betty Kolcz

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:06:14 EST

Dawn was a fantastic Lady and will be truly missed by a great number of people not only in Bronson but the entire Branch County Community. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Condolence From Deb Koepke

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:10:12 EST

Dawn was a monitoring friend of mine from Region 3. The times we all shared together at our meetings an retreats will forever be wonderful memories. Last year at CEC in March, Dawn and I spent the night dancing away in the evening. She was such a loving and delightful woman to be in the company of. She had such a positive spirit to overcome this disease. She will be greatly missed by so many of us in the field of special education across the State. I was blessed to have been her friend.

Condolence From Sue Hudson

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:01:32 EST

Dawn was one of the administrators at BISD that hired me several years ago, for which I am forever grateful. She will be remembered for all she did for the students in Branch County. I will especially remember the care and commitment she put in to the yearly visits with the students to the Michigan Career and Technical Institute.

Condolence From Jennie de Araujo

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:17:07 EST

Dawn was a wonderful inspiring person and it was a privilege to know her. She truly had a calling for special education, and cared deeply about students and educators and families. I saw this commitment especially in serving with her on the Parent Advisory Committee. One of her greatest joys during the school year was to be able to honor the many many people in the ISD through the Making a Difference award. Now I understand that she so loved doing that because she lived her life making a difference in the lives of the people around her. Praying for her dear family, and all of us who miss her so much.

Condolence From Bobbie Hayes Goodrum

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:52:32 EST

Dawn was such a brave and caring soul. I am so sad to hear of her passing. She will be missed.

Condolence From Vicci Marson

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:53:45 EST

Sometimes a woman comes into your life and leaves a footprint on your heart... Dawn is such a woman.. Jeff and boys, you are in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of so many!!

Condolence From Cheryl Hawver

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:50:06 EST

You were always such an inspiration to me, my heart will never be able to fill the void left by you. This world will always be a much better place because of all that you gave and all that you are. Every life you touched will forever be changed for the better. We can only hope to be half the person you are, love you forever my friend. Until we meet again ❤️

Condolence From Alan, Juli, Carson, and Marissa Yanke

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:36:28 EST

Dear Jeff, Zach, Ryan, and Jacob, What special memories we have of the Gallup Family! We can still hear Dawn's laugh and see her smile from many miles away. Those sure were some great football years together! We are sending you all of our love and prayers.

Condolence From Julie Bucklin and Family

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:51:14 EST

Jeff, Zach, Jacob and Ryan..... Dawn was and always will be a bright and shing star. She left a little bit of stardust wherever she went! She touched the lives of so many people who will miss her very much.

Condolence From Nathan Brown

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:52:06 EST

I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I have many memories logged in my heart and mind.....of your enthusiasm and dedication to task. As one of the teachers you supervised, I remember with embarrassing and fond memories, your allusion to my utilization of outdated IEP forms one year at our beginning school-year meeting. It was so like me, but you used it for a point of levity that we in special education so needed. The years press on....and we are all on the approach runway. My prayer is that we all take heart, examine ourselves, and prepare for the evitable....liftoff. In Christ's name, Nathan Brown

Condolence From Debbie Lounds-Bowers

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:16:51 EST

I met Dawn a few months ago when she was out with a group of people days before surgery. She truly touched my life. I have kept her in my prayers since that fun night and I will cherish the renewed strength that she passed on to me. My life is better today because of that very night. My sincere sympathy to all of her family and friends. Thanks for sharing her with the rest of us. Debbie Lounds-Bowers

Condolence From Jackie Brazo

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:26:34 EST

Dear Jeff and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. Dawn was an amazing woman, wife, mother, teacher and friend. I know you are saddened and I pray that each day gives you strength to continue your lives as Dawn would want you to. Many hugs and prayers for all of you. Sincerely, Jackie Brazo

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