Dawn Marie Pierce

Lewiston, Dawn Marie Pierce, 56, of Lewiston died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. Dawn was born March 2, 1959 in Winona to Clifford and Joan (Moger) Pierce. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1978. Dawn lived at the Home and Community Options home in Lewiston for the past 3 years and worked for Winona O.R.C. from 1981 until her recent illness. For a short time she also worked at Riverside Electronics in Lewiston. Dawn dearly loved animals and had a special connection with dogs. She enjoyed staying connected with friends and family through her many telephone conversations. Even though Dawn was blind she enjoyed her walks on the sidewalks of Lewiston while she was able, and was courageous in her ventures to stores and friends. Feeding and listening to her Robin's and any other animal was a treat for Dawn. Survivors include her parents, Cliff and Joan Pierce, three siblings; Craig, Steve (Linda), Diane (Al) Sommers all of Lewiston, nephews and nieces; Christopher "Pooter" Pierce, Carla Jorgenson, Catie Pierce, Jenny Pierce, Paul Pierce, Tyler Pierce, April Sommers, Janell Sommers, Jay Sommers, Brady Pierce, Carson Pierce, Taylor Pierce Springer, Calie Pierce, Cassie Pierce, Michael Jorgenson and Miranda Jorgenson. Dawn was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and a niece Shelby Lynn Pierce. Funeral Services will be 1PM Wednesday at Hoff Funeral Service in Lewiston with the Reverend Tim Gerarden officiating. Burial will follow in Fremont Scotch Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Tuesday and 12 - 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Please share a memory of Dawn at her on-line guestbook and view her tribute video, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/576177