Leslie Edward Dawes 9/1/1940 - 8/1/2021

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved dad passed away on 8/01/2021. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy, daughters Lynn Hershey (Tim) and Christina Culley (Steve), as well as his grandchildren Keith (Leslie), Danae, Sydney (Grant), and great granddaughter Amelia.&emsp;&emsp;Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Les will be remembered affectionately by many. Whether deer hunting, fishing, working on walking sticks, or antiquing Les fully immersed himself in his passions.&emsp;&emsp;Born in Payne County, Oklahoma he moved to Weimar, California as a small boy. He loved this area and never considered living anywhere else. He retired with more than 40 years as a heavy equipment operator and became a fulltime antique hunter. He loved all things cast iron and became known as "Iron Man". Les, dad, Papa, YiYa - Rest in peace A memorial will be held October 1, 2022 at 10:30 am Alta Community Hall, 33950 Alta Bonny Nook Rd in Alta, CA.