Dawn Andrews

Dawn Elizabeth Andrews, 45, a young woman who fully walked with faith in God in the midst of ongoing adversity, went to her heavenly reward Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born in Aberdeen on August 22, 1965, the daughter of Ronald A. and Candice J. (Gobat) Makos. Soon after, her family relocated to Cosmopolis, where she resided most of her life. She graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1983. Her adversities began at the age of four with the diagnosis of diabetes, and at the age of 18 a horse-riding accident resulted in a brain injury, incapacitating some learning skills. At the age of 21 she was told she would lose her eyesight due to diabetes, which was also causing the loss of a kidney. These ailments changed Dawn from a fairly shy and quiet child to a young woman with a strong and determined attitude with the ability to conquer any adversity she would face. Dawn had often said, "My guide dog is a Boxer, but I am referred to as the Pit Bull!" After her kidney transplant, and already blind at the age of 23, Dawn went to Seattle and attended South Seattle Community College where she earned two AA Degrees -- one in Administrative Assistance and one for Word-Processing. She also received three certificates in other fields. She then worked with the City of Seattle, a Montesano law firm, The Evergreen State College, and from 2000-03 served on the Cosmopolis City Council. At the time of her passing, she worked as a transcriptionist for the Grays Harbor Children's Advocacy Center in Montesano. Dawn was appointed by the Governor to the State of Washington Executive Board, Department of Services for the Blind. Dawn was also the founding member of SIGHT (Sight Impaired of Grays Harbor Together) and was a member of the Civil Service Board for Cosmopolis from 2006 until her passing. In 2004, Dawn met Dale Andrews of Atlanta, GA, an Ordained Southern Baptist Minister and also visually impaired, at Pilot Dogs, Inc. and they were married in 2005. Together from 2005-08 they served as Long-term Care Ombudsman at Channel Point in Hoquiam. They served on the worship team at South Aberdeen Baptist Church. Between the head injury, blindness, kidney failure and the heart attacks, God was a major part of her life, and all of her life and challenges were handed over to Him. He had a plan for her and He had given her the strength and faith to fulfill His plan. Dawn is survived by her husband, Dale Andrews, at the family home in Cosmopolis; her parents: Ron and Candice Makos, Cosmopolis; a sister: Kerry Lynn McKay, Aberdeen; and a niece: Madilyn "Madi" McKay, Aberdeen; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A time of visitation will be held at Fern Hill Funeral Home, Friday, July 29th from 1-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, July 30th at the South Aberdeen Baptist Church, 620 Fordney St., Aberdeen. A private interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Cosmopolis. The family suggests memorial may be made to SIGHT, P.O. Box 826, Aberdeen, WA 98520; or Pilot Dogs, Inc., 625 W. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215 A card of condolence with a message may be seent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.