Calvin Carl Dawe

Calvin Carl Dawe, 67 of Leadville, Colorado was born on March 4, 1954 in Ishpeming, Michigan. He died on May 20, 2021 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Denver, Colorado. He was proceeded in death by his son Calvin Carl Dawe Jr. His parents Lois Elaine (Salmi) Dawe and Calvin Clayton Dawe and Uncle Roger Hendrickson. Calvin moved to Climax, Colorado from Ishpeming Michigan with his parents when he was very young. He lived at Climax and attended kindergarten in the Climax School. When they moved from Climax to Leadville Calvin attended school and graduated from Lake County High School in 1972. He attended Adams State University and graduated in 1976 with a degree in Industrial Arts and a secondary teaching license. He had numerous employers in his lifetime. He worked at Climax, Black Cloud, and Lake County School District (as a substitute teacher and bus driver). Calvin worked a variety of jobs throughout his life including court security, code enforcement, he was an EMT, a volunteer fireman, he was a member of Lake County Search and Rescue, and worked a short time in the clerks and recorder’s office. But it was working as a law enforcement officer that he was happiest. He worked for the Lake County Sheriff Department as a deputy, Undersheriff, interim Sheriff, and worked for the Leadville Police Department as police officer. He retired with 32 years in law enforcement. Calvin was active in his community. He taught DARE in the Lake County School District for several years, helped teach Refusal Skills, helped create and implement Youth Court. He put on 50’s sock hop dances for the junior high kids at the Intermediate School. Calvin loved playing Simon Says with students (do not think he ever lost). He helped chaperone 51, 7th and 8th grade students when they went to New York. For years he helped with the Leadville Trail 100 foot and bike race. He always helped with Boom Days starting the parades and keeping everyone safe. Calvin had his pilot’s license. He even transported prisoners to save money for the sheriff’s department flying all over Colorado. He was a man of several talents. He loved woodworking, hunted with both rifle and archery, fishing, exploring the mountains with his grandchildren and Jean, competitive shooting, dancing, planning family vacations, loved watching movies, crocheting, making rosaries, bowling, cooking, grilling, photography, and golf. He taught himself how to play the guitar. He loved motorcycles and even traveled with his family to Lake Tahoe. Michigan held a special place in his heart and he often traveled there to see family and friends. Calvin was the person who designed and got the funding for the Leadville/Lake County Animal Shelter. He loved animals and there was never was a dog that did not love him. Calvin always put his family first, but when duty called he always answered. Calvin was a quiet man who quietly accomplished many things. He had integrity, and treated everyone and every animal with respect. He will be missed. Calvin is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Jean Marie of Leadville, his son John of Leadville, grandchildren Tyler John Sasek, Sylvia Lynn Marie, and Rylee Jo Marlene, his brother Gregory of Leadville, sister Debbie (Bruce Bear), nieces Cindy (Daniel), Rhonda (Luke), great nieces Sophia, Summer, Kaytee, Kelly, Samantha, great nephews Daniel, David, Deven, great, great, grandniece Bella Rose of Wisconsin. Brother and sister-in-law Rodney and Eva Ann Fenske of Leadville, Jennifer (Justin), Kyley Irene, Hailey Ann, and Ryan William King of Loma, Colorado, Karen (Aaron) Lewis of Leadville, Colorado, Aunt Jean Stefanik, Cousin Susie Stolebarger and family of Erie, Colorado, Uncle Gary, Aunt Rosemary, Troy Hendrickson of Elko, Nevada, Brian Hendrickson of Colorado, dear friends Patricia Stout, Theresa Cortese, and Judy Fabian. He was loved and is survived by many other family members, friends, and coworkers. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Calvin’s name. Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 11:00AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church Leadville, Colorado