Dawn M. Vaughn of Niles
Nov. 15, 1972 — Nov. 27, 2016
Niles Daily Star, Published 6:00 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Dawn Marie (Gross) Vaughn, 44, of Niles, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her family, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016.
She was born Nov. 15, 1972, in Niles to Fred C. Jr. and Valda Jean (Biggs) Gross.
A 1990 graduate of Brandywine High School, Dawn went on to further her education at Michiana Business College, receiving her associate’s degree in accounting and business. On Nov. 22, 1997, she married the love of her life, Trent S. Vaughn, at a ceremony in Las Vegas.
Dawn loved to shop, travel and visit foreign destinations. Her greatest passion was her love for her family and friends. She was her children’s biggest cheerleader, attending hundreds of sporting events. She had no greater love than that for her grandchildren. Dawn will always be remembered for her kindness towards others and her infectious laugh.
- Dawn Vaughn
Dawn is survived by her husband, Trent Vaughn of Niles; children Kristen (Justin) Lamirand of Niles, Samantha Vaughn of Mishawaka and Matthew Vaughn of Niles; and her mother, Valda Jean Skinner of Niles and Mawmaw to Carson Cooper and Emma Lamirand. She is also survived by her siblings, Tammy (Donald) Dennison of Niles, Scott (Pamela) Gross of South Bend, Indiana, David (Marie) Gross of Niles, Fred Gross III of Niles, Farrah Gross of South Bend, Brandi Gross of South Bend and Brittany Gross of South Bend. She also leaves countless families and friends whose lives she touched.
Her father, Fred C. Gross Jr, preceded her in death.
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Brown Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dawn’s memory to Caring Circle, formerly Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085, or to Relay for Life.
Dawn lived a short but beautiful life. We encourage you to leave your memories for her family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home in Niles.