I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, forever and always your babies we'll be.
Dawn Marie Chalmers was born August 6, 1958, to Merle Eugene and Anna Marie Chalmers. She was the first of four children - sisters Karen Sue & Connie Renee and brother Mark Alan. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas. She lived in Denison, Kansas during her early childhood before her family moved to Topeka, Kansas where she lived for the remainder of her life.
Dawn graduated from Indian Creek Elementary, Northern Hills Junior High, and Seaman High School (1976). She received her LPN at VoTech in Topeka, KS in 1977. She worked at Federal Home Loan Bank for most of her career and also the Payless Shoesource corporate office for some time.
She attended church regularly and was an avid follower of Jesus. She was baptized in the faith in 1986 and raised her children in the church. She was a member of Fairlawn Nazarene Church at the time of her passing.
In 1980 she married Mike Lamberson and gave birth to her first child in January 1982, a son named Jamie Michael. Three years later in May of 1985 she gave birth to twin daughters, Mandi Dawn & Megan Anne. Dawn's biggest passion and love in life were children, especially her own, but most of all her grandchildren. She welcomed her first granddaughter Lexi Marie in January 2010, her second granddaughter Annie Grace in January 2012, and her third granddaughter Evie Hope in May 2015.
Dawn loved to bowl and played on many teams over the years. She made quilts and sewed - she was quite the seamstress. She made several of her own clothes in her earlier years but when she had her twin girls, she really put those sewing skills to work making them numerous outfits and dresses. She was well known for her creative abilities and craftiness - especially her handmade cards and gifts that her friends and family will get to treasure for a lifetime.
She had her children involved in everything - 4H, Boy Scouts, soccer, music, basketball, drill team (dance), crafts, volunteering, cross country, and track & field. She volunteered in their classrooms, joined them for lunches, hosted team dinners and never missed an extra curricular activity. Even as a single mom she always found a way to make it to every half time dance performance, music recital, game, or track meet. She saved every grade card her children had, every tooth they lost, every newspaper article they were in… she held EVERY memory.
She was an amazing helping hand. Some of her children's fondest memories are the adventures she'd take them on volunteering around town to places such as the Topeka Rescue Mission and Meals on Wheels. They especially loved caroling for the meals on wheels folks during the holidays.
Dawn's latest love was her adopted dog Phoebe. She adopted Phoebe around the time she was battling breast cancer and they immediately became best friends. Phoebe traveled around with her everywhere. Phoebe proceeded Dawn in death but they will share a final resting place forever together in Rochester Cemetery.
Dawn was a gentle and impossibly kind soul. She was a source of light and held a warmth and grace for everyone she came in contact with. Her compassion and kindness made a mark on this world and she made it a better place for it. She will be incredibly missed but her memory will live on through her family forever.
We are very blessed to have had such a wonderful woman as our mother. How lucky are we to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard… until we see each other again Momma ❤️ we will love you forever!
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Happy Birthday Momma!
I wanted to post something on the day of your birthday but your flowers were horrendous from all those storms. Much better now - some fall jooge! ❤️Love you and miss you momma! ❤️
Memorial Day visit
Stopped by to say hi momma dawn. 🤍
Your girls!
Seeing you together ❤️
HHHS Donation & Tribute - Leslie Garber - 4/22/2026
Leslie Garber gave $100.00 in memory of Dawn Chalmers…Forever Grateful to the Kindest Soul I ever met
St. Jude's Donation & Tribute - Julie and Charlie Devader - February 20, 2025
In memory of our guardian angel Dawn. Thanks for being our friend. Miss ya, Love you. Jenny & Rito Lopez
St. Jude's Donation & Tribute - Julie and Charlie Devader - Dec 15, 2025
Julie and Charlie Devader donated $50 Dawn was such a lovely person! I lived, with my son Charlie, above her at the house in north Topeka. I also worked with her at FHLBank Topeka. Dawn and I loved crafting together and walking around the pond with her little dog. She so loved her children and grandkids! She will be missed!
Obit Tribute - Lesa Cyr - Dec 15, 2025
Dawn was a great sister and loyal friend. She always had a heart of gold! She loved her children and grandchildren very deeply and would do anything for them. She would always help someone in need and show them kindness with her warm smile. Rest in peace my dear sister/friend. You were the best “BFF” a girl could ever dream of having. You will be missed deeply. Jamie, Mandy & Megan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was blessed to have met your mother and your families. Lesa Cyr
Obit Tribute - Dustin & Jordan Taylor - Dec 15, 2025
I will always remember you would always be so happy to see us and your huge smile. Greeting us like we were family. You had such a kind heart and soul. You will be missed Mama Dawn! I’m sorry Megan, Mandi and Jamie, really in our thoughts. Dustin & Jordan Taylor
Obit Tribute - Debbie Doherty - Dec 15, 2025
I have fond memories of working with Dawn in the 1980s. One year was especially memorable, as we shared the joy of having two women in our workplace pregnant with twins. It was a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and shared laughter. I admired Dawn for her patience and her gentle soul. She carried herself with a quiet kindness that was felt by everyone around her. She is truly “a spirit full of love, warmth, kindness, and compassion.” When the twins were two years old, Dawn brought her three children to my home to meet my new Yorkie puppies. Jamie immediately formed a bond with little Molly, and that day Molly became part of their family. I remember feeling certain she would be deeply loved—and she was. May your hearts be lightened in knowing that Dawn’s grace touched many lives and that her loving presence continues to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. Debbie Doherty
Obit Tribute - Erni Rose - Dec 15, 2025
Dawn and I were friends and worked together. We both were pregnant with twins at the time. Dawn will be missed. She was such a sweet hearted caring person. Prayers for the family. Erni Rose
Obit Tribute - Rose Dechand - Dec 15, 2025
My heart is sad for you two, Megan and Tracy. I know how strong you are and I will pray for you and your family. God bless you. Rose Dechand
Obit Tribute - Beth - Dec 16, 2025
In Memory of Dawn I remember the play days of childhood, when laughter filled the house and mothers took turns hosting, opening doors and building trust. You were the sweet girl— kind, gentle, from the Chalmers family, where love came naturally. Even then, your warmth was easy and your smile sincere. From Denison days to a life rooted in Topeka, you carried a spirit of compassion, faith, and quiet grace. Your kindness reached farther than you ever knew. Though our hearts are heavy, Lassiter and Denison families give thanks for a life well lived and for long-lasting friendships that time can never take away. Rest peacefully, Dawn, held forever in love and memory. Beth
Obit Tribute - Mary Hiles - Dec 16, 2025
I’m sending my condolences in behalf of Dawn who I only knew the last three years when I happen to move in the same area. She is gone yet ever near her love still whispers soft and clear and morning light, a glow, her kindness and love she shared will go on. She was a great mother to the children and her grandchildren and a special friend she will be missed. Love you, Dawn Mary Hiles
Obit Tribute - Sue Affolter - Dec 16, 2025
Dawn's family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all close to my heart. I met Dawn as she would attend some of our family gatherings at Lesa and Rick Cyr's home. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by all that knew her. Hugs. Sue Affolter
Obit Tribute - Rosalie Lassiter - Dec 16, 2025
To Dawn's family, I remember Dawn as a little girl growing up in Denison. Her mom and I were good friends. Our children played together every Wednesday morning during the summer months. I send my love and sympathy to you at this time of loss. Sincerely, Rosalie Lassiter
Obit Tribute - Kelly Kraemer - Dec 18, 2025
To Anna, Karen, Connie & Mark, my heartfelt condolences go out to you during this difficult time. Our teenage years were intertwined in so many ways and I'm so very sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. May she rest in peace. Hugs for you all. Kelly Kraemer
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