Isabel Dawson
Isabel Pearl Dawson (October 13, 1917[1] – April 9, 1982[2]) was a political figure in British Columbia, Canada. She represented Mackenzie in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1966 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.
Isabel Dawson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Mackenzie | |
| In office September 12, 1966 – August 30, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Gargrave |
| Succeeded by | Don Lockstead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Isabel Pearl Saunders October 13, 1917 Camrose, Alberta |
| Died | March 9, 1982 (aged 64) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Political party | Social Credit |
She was born Isabel Pearl Saunders in Camrose, Alberta, the daughter of John David Saunders, and was educated there and in Princeton, British Columbia and Vancouver. She served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps during World War II. She married Charles John Dawson. Dawson served in the provincial cabinet as a minister without portfolio. She was defeated by Don Lockstead when she ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1972.[1] After leaving politics, Dawson earned a degree in psychology from the University of Victoria and an MSc in gerontology from the University of Oregon. In 1974, she moved to Victoria from Powell River. Dawson died of cancer at the age of 64.[2]
The Isabel Dawson building at Camosun College is named in her honour.[1]
References
- "Remarkable Women". Powell River Museum. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- "Former Cabinet Minister Dies At 64". Vancouver Sun. April 12, 1982. p. 17. Retrieved 2012-02-02.