Linda Dawson was born December 23, 1945, in Paradise, California, the daughter of Harry and Viola Faye (Teeters) Dawson. Linda lived in Paradise, Chico, and Magalia, California, before coming to South Dakota in 2017.

Survivors include her brother William "Bill" Dawson of Chico, and two nephews Douglas and Tom Dawson of California.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Viola Dawson; her grandparents Earl and Birdie Teeters; and her uncle and aunt Clarence and Natalie Teeters.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip with Deacon Lloyd Frein officiating. Refreshments will follow the graveside service in the basement of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.