Dawn died peacefully Tuesday morning at Mount Hood Medical center of Liver disease.
Dawn was born in Saginaw Michigan on Columbus day to Arthur and Lila Faye Butts. She is
survived by her loving Husband Michael Matthies (20 years). Dawn had 4 children Juanita,
Ryan, and twins Rebecca and Michelle. Ryan passed away July 11, 2015. Dawn is also
survived by her Brother David. Dawn also had 5 grandchildren. Byron, Mariah, Sarah, Tiffany,
and Ryan Jr.
Dawn enjoyed her time managing C stores for the Holiday gas station chain in Michigan. She
was looking for a change and moved to the Portland area where she met Michael in August of
1998. Soon after the Twins were born. Dawn spent quality time being a great mother to the
twins. Juanita and Ryan also followed to the Portland area from Michigan and the family was
complete. Dawns quick smile and hugs will be missed by all who knew her. She spent her time
“looking for rainbows.” Finding the good in people and situations. Looking for positives. Family
and friends were the “Rainbows” she found.