Dawn Marie "Hippie" Ward How

Dawn Marie (“Hippie”) Ward How, age 54, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a short illness. 

She was born on January 19, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio, to George Ward and the late Mary Patricia Kocher Ward.

Dawn was a free spirit who loved nature, being outdoors and her tie-dye! She loved hanging out with family and any one of her many friends. Dawn will be missed by her Fort LeBoeuf High School family where she worked for many years. She cared for the students and loved helping them whenever she could.

In addition to her mother, Mary Patricia Ward, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Goldie Ream and Nora Ward.

Dawn leaves behind to cherish her in memory, her beloved dog, Boo; her father, George Ward and stepmother, JoAnn Patterson; sister, Melody Adams; brother, George (“Jerry”) Ward; step-brothers, Eddie Patterson (wife Tammy) and Chad Patterson (wife Michelle); step-sister, Christy Patterson Armentrout; nephew, Jeremy Ryan Ward Rossiter; aunts, Gilberta Dennen, Sandy Kocher and Kathy Walters and uncle, Paul Ward. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Per Dawn’s request, no services will be held. Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Inc. Downtown, 602 W 10th Street, Erie 16502.