Dawn Ritz

Dawn was a member of Grace Chapel in Lancaster and for many years she participated at Desert Haven Workshop. She also participated in the Special Olympics and was an outstanding athlete in field and track, winning many first place medals. Dawn also enjoyed water skiing on Pine Flat Lake while vacationing with her family.

She loved shopping (especially for jewelry), Country and Western music, singing and dancing, Halloween and her birthday.

She is survived by her brothers: Joseph Phelan and Terry Lee Ritz and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents Donald E. and Alice A. Ritz, brother Robert E. Ritz and her grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dawn’s memory to the Desert Haven Workshop, Lancaster, Calif. 43437 Copeland Circle.

Dawn, we will miss your beautiful smile and great sense of humor!