Dwight Lawson

February 9, 1934 - March 15, 2016

Dwight Lawson, 82, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away March 15, 2016 at the Bloomfield Care Center. He was born February 9, 1934 in Monterey, Iowa to Flavy and Verna Small Lawson. He married Carolyn Johnson on September 25, 1954 in Davis County, Iowa. Carolyn passed away earlier this year on February 23. Dwight was a farmer; raising livestock, growing crops, and shearing sheep. He also worked on fixing televisions, radios, and other electronics. He was a hard worker who always stayed busy. Dwight loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Thomas of Des Moines, Iowa, and Teresa Lawson of Ottumwa, Iowa; two sons, Dean Lawson and Eddy Lawson both of Bloomfield, Iowa; three grandchildren, Jessica Lawson of Bloomfield, Samantha Lawson of Yale, Iowa, and Taylor Lawson of Ottumwa; brother, DeWayne (Sheryl) Lawson of Bloomfield; sister, Myrna Kay (Bob) Tompkins of Centerville, Iowa; Uncle, Ronald (Letha) Lawson of Bloomfield; mother-in-law, Margaret Johnson of Bloomfield, sister-in-law, Diane (Dennis) Wright of Ames, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Jack Knox officiating. Burial will be at the Washington Cemetery in Davis County. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the family.