Evans Funeral Home
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Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
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Dawn Tufte
Dawn Tufte, age 40, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Carrington, ND, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home in Jamestown.
Dawn Elizabeth Chepulis was born on April 2, 1985, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Paul and Elaine (Thomas) Chepulis. She attended school in Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake High School. She went on to attend Lake Region State College and graduated with an Administrative Assistant degree in 2005. During this time, she met the love of her life, Brandon Tufte.
Dawn and Brandon were united in marriage on September 22, 2007, in Carrington. Together, they were blessed with three children: Alexander, Melody, and Spencer. The family made their home in Carrington, where Dawn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and sang in the community choir. Her family meant the world to her, and she cherished every moment she had with them. In 2017, Dawn and Brandon lost their beautiful children in a devastating house fire. Dawn and Brandon leaned on their faith to navigate the road ahead. Dawn kept busy by furthering her education at Lake Region State College and graduated with a degree in Business Management in 2019. Dawn and Brandon then moved to Jamestown, where she worked at the North Dakota State Hospital.
Dawn had many hobbies that she enjoyed, including latch hook, singing, fishing, camping, and spending time with her husband and three dogs: Sam, Maggie, and Odin. Dawn was known for her giving heart and caring nature. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Brandon, Jamestown; parents, Paul and Elaine, Devils Lake; sisters, Karen (Gary) Eback, Devils Lake, and Nicole Faine, Devils Lake; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Harriet Tufte, Carrington; sister-in-law, Sabrina Tufte, West Fargo; brother-in-law, Michael J. (Megan) Tufte, Prairie City, IA; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was greeted in heaven by her loving children, Alexander, Melody, and Spencer; grandparents, Frank and Jean Chepulis, and Nick and Lena Thomas.
Dawn’s Visitation will be Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 4:00PM-6:00PM followed by a Prayer Service at 6:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington.
Her Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery.
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So sorry to hear about your loss! Dawn was a wonderful person inside and out!! May God be with you all!
I am so saddened by this news. I was blessed to have Dawn as a student when she was in 8 th grade AND when she came to LRSC for her second degree. I reminded her of a gift she gave me in 8th grade—- a pair of heart earrings. So like her!
I was thrilled that she received the LRSC Writing Award that year for her moving poetry.
I send my deepest sympathies to all of you —- may she truly rest in peace. I am comforted knowing God’s loving arms reached out to bring her to His home🥲🙏
Very deep sadness and sympathy for Dawn’s family. sincerest sympathy 💔🙏
I do not know this family. My heart weeps for this family, the loss is more than most could bare. My Mother lost 2 children, and it just destroyed her. I weep as I read this obituary.
I knew Dawn since she was a baby. I am so sorry for this tragic loss. Thought and prayers to Dawn’s family.
Our thoughts and Prayers to Dawn’s families. I worked with Dawn and we became friends. She was a beautiful person inside and out. May God Bless her memory.
Brandon & Family, We send our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife. May God wrap His loving arms around you & give you comfort.
Steve & Jane Metzger
So sorry to hear about Dawn
Praying for all of you.
Cousin Marietta and Steve
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Dawn! I remember when I was a teenager and Elaine showed me her beautiful baby Dawn. I send much love and prayers! May She Rest In Peace and May Perpetual Shine Upon Her!
So very sorry for your loss. A very caring lady. Worked with her at the nursing home in New Rockford.
To Brandon and his family, I am very sorry for your loss. I know God has his arms wrapped around her.
My condolences to your family. Remember the good times and hold onto the memories in this difficult time.
I didn’t know Dawn personally but read of the tragic family losses in the paper. I am so very sorry for your loss. There is a reunion celebration on the other side that is pure love and joy. Have faith in that and a loving Heavenly Father.
May God give the family comfort in this great loss.
Thoughts and Prayers.
I became friends with you and Brandon right away. Even if we never meet. I will never forget your kindness, Dawn. You were so strong 🩷 , I will miss your jokes on Facebook and your short story about Alex, Melody, and Spencer. Go with the Angels, Ðawn. You were too good for this world.
The world, the Carrington/Jamestown/Devils Lake communities all lost such an amazing, caring, beautiful soul. I struggle to find the words to articulate just how heartbreaking this is. Dawn, you were an amazing woman. I’m thankful to have knew you, had you in my life and to call you a friend. Much love to you all. ❤️❤️🩹🙏🏼
There are no words to express how sorry I am, she was such an amazing, thoughtful, and loving women… I thank her for always being there for me when I needed it, i love you Dawn and Brandon forever and always ❤️