Sadly Dawn Sears has passed away, 12/11/2014 UPDATE on servi

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 12 Dec 2014 10:14 am

I know she was not a steel player but she was loved by many - I just saw this posted on Facebook so I will copy & paste this here >

From Dawn Sears daughter Tess:
The best mother In the world, Dawn Marie Sears left this world and entered another at 9:00 pm sharp 12/11/2014
we thank you for all the prayers you have sent up for her and all that you will send soon.
All I ask as her family is that you give me and my father Kenny some alone time and peace to gather ourselves.
She now rests in peace and comfort knowing we will all be ok.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to Kenny, Tess & all of their families.
Ron

********* See my update on Dawn's services page 4 ****** Thanks .. Ron

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 12 Dec 2014 10:21 am

My condolences to all her family, friends, fans, and band mates. She was one of the special ones.

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 12 Dec 2014 10:21 am

Very sad to hear of Dawn passing,She bore Her illness so well and fought bravely.
Rest in peace dear lady.
Condolences to Kenny,Tess and the Family
Billy

T. C. Furlong · Post by **T. C. Furlong** » 12 Dec 2014 10:31 am

Please allow me to start with the fact that I am a huge fan of Dawn Sears'. So talented and what a sweet person. Years ago, at a Time Jumpers' show at the Station Inn, I asked Dawn if she could sing Sweet Memories. I told her that it was my wife Mary's birthday and she was back at home in Illinois. Dawn gave me a big hug and said that was for Mary and to give her a big hug from Dawn when I got home. She then sang her usual fantastic rendition of Sweet Memories.

Dawn's family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 12 Dec 2014 10:32 am

So sad to hear - she was one of the great ones.

Only fifty three years old - what a tragedy.

Heartfelt condolences to Kenny and her family, and to all her bandmates, too.

Ted Tonjes · Post by **Ted Tonjes** » 12 Dec 2014 10:34 am

I'm so sad to hear this. She was such a great singer. One of the few singers that could bring tears to my eyes, especially when she sang Sweet Memories.
I had the privilege to hear and see her perform a few times on Monday night in the Station Inn.
My condolences to Kenny, Tess and the rest of the family.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 12 Dec 2014 10:39 am

Very sorry to hear about this.
If you watch the YouTube video of her doing "Sweet Memories" with the Time Jumpers, you'll be seeing the best there is, and maybe ever was.
My condolences to her family, loved ones, friends and fans.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 12 Dec 2014 10:45 am

Try watching this without a tear - especially today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fi-BhsKOMA

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 12 Dec 2014 10:46 am

We knew it was coming, but so sorry to hear the news. Our prayers to Kenny and the family.

Billy and Meriul Easton

Dave Harmonson · Post by **Dave Harmonson** » 12 Dec 2014 10:49 am

I heard the sad news earlier.
Roger I just got through watching that video and I need tissues.
Bet she's already singing with Papa John in the Angel Band

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 12 Dec 2014 10:57 am

This is horrible news!Another wonderful singer and lady gone home to be with our Lord Jesus

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 12 Dec 2014 11:05 am

Saddened to hear of Dawns passing, she was one of my two favourite singers, one of the greats of Country.My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 12 Dec 2014 11:18 am

She was my absolute favorite singer. She could make me tear up every time I heard her sing Sweet Memories.
I never met her but I will miss her so !

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 12 Dec 2014 11:27 am

She will be missed by everyone.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 12 Dec 2014 11:28 am

Rest in peace Dawn and John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fi-BhsKOMA

Jeff Agnew · Post by **Jeff Agnew** » 12 Dec 2014 11:39 am

Some people are singers. A very select few are artists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cixiEyfeJSg

RIP, you lovely lady.

W. Van Horn · Post by **W. Van Horn** » 12 Dec 2014 12:08 pm

She brought me to tears every time I saw her at 3rd and Lindsley. She was so deeply in tune with the soul of country music, every note came from the deepest well of feeling, truly awe inspiring. Condolences to her friends and family...RIP

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 12 Dec 2014 12:45 pm

Such a tragic loss to the music family. The Time Jumpers will never be the same. The band is superlative, but can not sustain such a loss and not make a difference in the music production.. Another great voice will no doubt take her spot, but will not be able to 'Replace' that beautiful song delivery that never once failed her. My Prayers go up for Kenny and Tess at this very sorryful time. May GOD give them both the peace that Dawn now enjoys

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 12 Dec 2014 12:53 pm

One of the best voices ever...Sad day for all who loved and admired her.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 12 Dec 2014 12:59 pm

Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts to her family and friends and fans and she had many.

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 12 Dec 2014 1:16 pm

I was such a hugh fan of Dawn's. I was at the Time Jumpers in Nashville in Sept. and the first thing I asked Kenny was if Dawn was going to be singing. He said, unfortunately not. I was looking forward to hearing her as much as Paul Franklin (sorry Paul, but I have heard you live many times but had never heard Dawn live) So unfortunately, I didn't get to hear her in person and let her know what a big fan I was.

I knew she had been fighting for her life with the brain cancer, but I thought she was in remission. this comes as a real shock to me.

There has only been two singers in my whole life that after first hearing a song by them, I immediately went out to buy their album. Dawn was one of them and Marsha Thornton was the other.

This just makes me feel so sad. My favorite female singer is now gone along with my favorite male singer, Ray Price.

Condolences to Kenny and Tess. I know she will be missed.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 12 Dec 2014 1:32 pm

This is devastating news. When I got my DVD of the Time Jumpers I watched it right through until I reached "Sweet Memories"...and I had to watch and listen to that one several times before I could move on, just completely blown away by the feeling and soulfulness of that song and how Dawn "owned" it. (John Hughey's break also had me mesmerised). A voice with so much feeling, control and sheer "heart", you knew she was one very special lady.

To Dawn's family, friends and relatives, and her legion of fans, I send my most heartfelt condolences. This is a terrible loss.

Her music will be her imperishable legacy. As she was here on earth, she's in good company in the great hereafter now.

Michael Breid · Post by **Michael Breid** » 12 Dec 2014 2:03 pm

Although I never got to meet her I have her album, and her version of "No Relief In Sight" brought me to tears. One of the greatest country singers of all time. Deepest condolences to her family. RIP Ms. Sears. You were a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. I will miss you.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 12 Dec 2014 2:18 pm

I am so sorry that Dawn has passed. She was one of the best there was. I have been dropping tears all morning and listening over and over to "Sweet Memories" and "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong, Do It Right".

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 12 Dec 2014 2:24 pm

Here is a GREAT article that was written about Dawn today - this could not have been said an better IMHO take a minute to read it please >

http://peterrodman.blogspot.com/2014/12 ... eauty.html

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Sadly Dawn Sears has passed away, 12/11/2014 UPDATE on servi

Sadly Dawn Sears has passed away, 12/11/2014 UPDATE on servi

My condolences to the family

I am so saddened by her passing.

So terribly sad

dawn sears

Sadly Dawn Sears has passed away...last night.