David Martin Dawson, age 85, of Downers Grove, Illinois formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with his family by his side. Devoted husband of Jean Dawson nee Forbes; loving father of Deborah (Daniel) Dawson Goldman, Kathryn (Ian) Dawson Schoenherr, David Christopher (Lucy) Dawson and Jennifer (Joseph) Dawson Shryock; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Rachel Goldman, Andrew, David Kayleigh and Kelseyann Shryock, and Egan and Zachariah Dawson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30 am at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove IL 60515. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/