Lois Dawn “Dawny” Campbell, 82, of Battle Creek, passed peacefully to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 with her daughters at her side. She was born Sep. 1, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI to H. Dale and Isla Mae (Strayer) Campbell.
She was married to Clarence “Chick” Campbell in 1947. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary November 2007. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Lois graduated from Hastings High School in 1945 and was a charter member of the William T. Wallace Chapter National Honor Society. She was a supervisor of the Billing Dept. at Union Steam Pump Company until the birth of their first child, devoting her time to raise their children. Lois Dawn was a member of Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. She spent many years leading 4-H clubs, Briggs Church Sunday School classes, and Mothers’ Clubs. Most important in her life was Clarence, their children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and genealogy and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
Lois Dawn is survived by her daughters: Christina (Gary) Hammond of Battle Creek, MI, Cynthia (Joe) McDowell of Grand Ledge, MI; son: Douglas (Debra) Campbell of Miramar, FL;
8 grandchildren: Greg, Justin and Adam Hammond, Meghan (Eric) McDowell-Morris and Ryan McDowell, and Jeff Campbell, Danielle (Jason) Craner, and Andrea (Steve) Lopez; 6 step-grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister Joyce Hoskins and brother: Elwyn (Joyce) Campbell; special cousins Raymond Heinrich, Joan Duncan, and Bob (Mary) Schreiner. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Dick Hoskins.
Visitation will be held at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 from 2 PM to 6 PM.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service with Rev. Kimberly A. Tallent Country Chapel United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township, MI.
Memorial tributes may be made to Country Chapel United Methodist Church or Charity of one's choice.

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