Richard C. Dixon, age 73 of Shadehill, passed away on April 28, 2008 at his home near Shadehill.


RICHARD CARLYLE DIXON was born January 1, 1935 in Phoenix, AZ to Harry Nelson and Banetta (Morgan) Dixon. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Tempe, AZ High School. R.C. worked as a plumber until being drafted into the U.S. Army. Following his discharge in early 1960, he worked as a welder-pipe fitter for a aerospace and on building projects for 25 years in California.


R.C. was married to Joan Barbara Beecham. To this union two sons and a daughter where born, Rodney, Carole, and Michael. R.C. retired in the early 1990's and then moved to Montana. He then purchased a place south of Shadehill, SD where he continued to spend his retirement years. R.C. was an avid hunter, enjoyed shooting, and loved being outdoors.


Surviving family members include his 2 sons, Rodney Dixon, Long Beach, CA; Michael Dixon, Camarillo, CA; 1 daughter, Carole Dixon, Santa Monica, CA; 1 brother, Glen Dixon, Portland, OR; 1 sister, Harriet Sutton, in Arizona.


He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robin Dixon; a sister Claudia Garner; and a foster brother Bill Lee.


Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with full military honors.