Dawnie Isaacson Hayden, 85, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Melissa, Texas. She was born on July 6, 1939, in Malad, Idaho, where she learned early on the values of hard work, faith, and family devotion. She was the daughter of Carl J and Mary Lorraine John Isaacson.

Dawnie was blessed with six children: Laurie Scheiber (Cliff), Lisa Clark (Doug), Jeff Hayden (Gayle), Amber Poulter, Jacqui Peck, and Leslie Brazell (Brady). Her vibrant family grew to include 29 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren, each one benefiting from Dawnie’s boundless love and generosity.  She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved first husband, John Earl Bowen; eternal companion Richard Allen Hayden; her loving parents, Carl J Isaacson and Mary Lorraine John Isaacson; her dear brother, Max John Isaacson; and her cherished son-in-law, Scott H. Peck. Their reunion is surely filled with love and joy.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Dawnie spent her lifetime nurturing her children’s talents, planning memorable holidays, and making everyone around her feel cherished. She carried a deep faith that guided her through life’s challenges, and her bright smile was a beacon of hope and warmth wherever she went.

A Special Note of Gratitude

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to her dedicated care team— Ada, Maria and Eunice—whose unwavering love and compassion brought comfort and strength to both Dawnie and our family. We will always be grateful for their kind and devoted care.

Funeral Services will be held February 15, 2025, viewing 10:00 a.m., funeral 11 at Horsley Funeral Homes, 132 W 300 N, Malad City, Idaho.  Interment will follow at Malad cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Dawnie’s memory to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Services, 
https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services/ reflecting her lifelong commitment to faith and service.

Those who knew Dawnie will remember her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous heart, and her enduring optimism. She will be greatly missed and forever treasured in the hearts of all who loved her.

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