James Ralph Dawson

James (Jim) went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2006.  Jim was 72 Years Old.  He was Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, later moving to California.  Jim and his wife Margaret retired ten years ago to Prescott, Arizona. Jim served in the US Navy during the Korean War.  He retired in 1994 from Lever Bros, after 35 years. He enjoyed restoring old cars.  Especially his Packard?s. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Margaret.  His Son Dave Dawson, Los Lunas, New Mexico, Daughters; Kathleen Taglialavore of Oceanside, Ca, Patricia Dawson of Aurora, Co, and MaryAnn Tarpley (John) of Temecula, Ca. Jim has 8 Grandchildren, Anthony, Michelle, Brian, Bucky, Amber, Mike, Kimber and Steven. Great-Grand Children Kaintlyn, James (JP) and a new baby on the way.   The family has requested that donations be made in Memory of James  to the AmericanCancer Society   Services to be held 3:00 PM Monday, August 14, 2006 at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona.