Mark Alan Dickson

Mark Dickson Obituary

DICKSON-Mark Alan Dickson, was born June 3, 1958 and passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009. His death was sudden and unfortunate. Mark was a loving father, husband, brother, uncle, godson, and a true friend to many. He made his living as a custom picture framer and was an avid member of the Rotary Club where he was awarded "Sergeant in Arms" for his outstanding service and commitment. He also received the very prominent "Paul Harris Fellow Aw ard". Mark had a passion for World War II history and proudly lived in Southern California for all of his life. He was planning to move to Northern California with his new bride, Rebecca Dickson. Mark and Beka were childhood sweethearts who had recently rekindled their love over the past couple of years. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Marjorie Dickson and godfather, Patrick McKee. He is survived and will be forever remembered by his sons, Patrick and Bryan Dickson; loving wife, Rebecca Dickson and family; sister, Linda Newman and family; uncle, Dave McKibben; cousin, Charmaine Taylor and godmother, Jane McKee. Remembrances in his honor may be submitted to the S.S. Lane Victory Ship at S.S. Lane Victory, P.O. Box 629, San Pedro, CA 90733-0629; or to the College Scholarship Fund of Monrovia High School at P.O. Box 652, Monrovia, CA 91017.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Sep. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Dickson

10 Entries

Linda Joyce Lopez

October 20, 2009

Dear Family of Mark.
I was just informed of this horrific incident this last weekend. My name is Linda Hugo-Lopez, oldest friend of Charmaine Taylor. She and I met when we were 4 years old. She lived with Grandpa Dickson across the street from me, my mother used to babisit her. I had the pleasure of knowing Dewey and Micky, and had met Mark and Linda a few times too.
This information saddened me greatly, and I offer all of you my sincere heartfelt condolences.

YELENA MARDOYAN

September 23, 2009

Dear Rebbecca! You do not know me but I had a pleasure of working with Mark Few Years ago. He was one of the most wonderful people that I have Ever Known. My heart goes out to you and your family.. I just wish you fast recovery and Mark is with his Creator Now and I hope it will make you feel better knowing that he has touched the lives of many!!!!! I WILL PRAY FOR YOU!!!!

September 19, 2009

Patrick and Bryan,

Your dad was a wonderful man. He was always ready with a smile and a laugh. I am so sorry for your loss.

Wendell Narrod
Louisville, KY 40223

September 12, 2009

Our sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

With our deepest sympathies,
Dave and Kathie Leonard

Mary Galuski

September 11, 2009

Dear Patrick & Bryan,
I met your father many years ago when he & my husband (Don) were both going through a very difficult time in both their lives. You may not remember but we all went to Disneyland together. I was not surprised that he pulled through that tough time & made such an awesome impression on so many peoples lives. I was always amazed at what a caring, kind, giving, & loving man he was. You were the light of his world & my heart goes out to you for your tremendous loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Take care & God Bless you both.

James McLaury

September 10, 2009

Dear Patrick and Bryan,
I worked with your dad for a few years in Irwindale. He always had the greatest things to say about his two sons, his pride in you came through in every word of every story. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Mark always had some of the funniest stories, we would laugh ourselves to tears trading good-natured insults and wonderful ribbings. He could bring a smile to my face at any moment.
The world's light will be a little dimmer without Mark. Know that we will carry him in our hearts and that he is watching down on you, proud father and now, a guardian angel.

Penny Stueve

September 8, 2009

Dear Entire Family and Friends,
My husband Rick Stueve attended elementary school at First Luthern in Monrovia and later our own children Cara and Neal attended First Luthern with Patrick and Bryan. Since then and most recently we have been close friends and he gave us tremendous emotonal support over this past year. I can look around my house to see his hand in reframing all of our family paintings. They now bring added joy. My family and our circle of friends remember Mark as a loving father, loyal friend,and I am happy that he found the person he called the "woman who he was looking forward to spending the rest of his life with".

Mark will never be forgotten and we will keep him and his family and friends in our heart forever. God certainly blessed all of us with Mark's friendship and love.

Rick, Penny,Cara, Neal and Keah Stueve

Carol & Russell Meals Jr

September 6, 2009

Dearest Patrick & Bryan,
Your father was sure proud of you two & it was not in what he said it was in the way he treated & spoke of you. We met you all years ago at Church of The Ascehnsion in Sierra Madre, your father always met us with big hand shake & a smile & on most ocassions a hug. His telling of the great adventures of your Great Dane dog, Magic Moon we believe thats his name, & tolerating (within reason) the noisey parrot was well worth listening to, he would add such body & facial experssion to telling a story. Keep your memories of him, he was a pleasure to be around and put a smile on your face.
Your in our Prayers.
Carol & Russell Meals Jr.

Charmaine Taylor

September 5, 2009

Dear Patrick and Bryan,
If you learn just one thing from your father's time with you, always remember his perserverance--never, ever, ever give up! In his darkest hours when most would have thought life was too impossible or the goal too overwhelming to reach, he picked himself up and he tried again. Sure he had help along the way from friends and loved ones, but not one thing anyone said or did would have mattered if he didn't put his own strength and perserverance behind the task at hand.
He loved you both with all of his being. He was proud of you both and talked about you often. My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. Love, Charmaine

cathy estrada

September 4, 2009

Dear Patrick & Bryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father loved you both so much. That's mostly all he talked about when he came in the restaurant. He helped me get my daughter into rehab and he never gave
up on her even when I did. He was a great inspiration for all of us who think there's no chance for a better life. He was proof it can be done!
Take care of each other. Love, Cathy

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