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Dwight Bickel Obituary

Bickel, Dwight Franklin
81, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 17, 2013, at his home in Phoenix, AZ, following a recent illness. He was born February 1, 1931, to Melvin J. and Ethel M. (Hackley) Bickel in Trilla, IL. Dwight grew up in Trilla and Charleston, IL, where he married Barbara Carrolyn Alexander in 1949; they had two children, and later divorced. He married Cynthia (Gross) Petrie of Emmett, ID, in 1969, and they had a son together.Dwight received his Juris Doctor degree from the Univ of Illinois in 1957. He and his family moved to Boise, ID, in 1958 where he served as Idaho's Assistant Attorney General from 1959-1963, and started a private law practice that he continued for the rest of his life. Dwight was admitted as a lawyer in Illinois, Idaho, Hawaii and Arizona, as well as the US Supreme Court. His proudest professional achievements were the books he authored, one for the general public, The Real Truth About Living Trusts, and a lawyers' reference book, Living Trusts: Forms and Practice, that will be a preeminent resource for lawyers across the country for many years to come. Dwight moved to Arizona in 2010 to concentrate on his trust and estate work. Dwight is survived by his children: Dwight A. Bickel of Edmonds, WA, Deborah A. (Bickel) Little of Middleton, ID, and Justin D. Bickel of Kuna, ID; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and his niece, Judy A. (Bickel) Besich of Ponderay, ID. Last, but not least, his two kitties, Handsome and Gorgeous that he loved so much! He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Cindy, and his only sibling, Melvin Bickel, Jr. A private memorial service will be held in Boise, ID, on February 16. Interment will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children or AJ's Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 3, 2013.
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May 28, 2014

We are so sorry your father passed away, our entire family relied on his experience and knowledge concerning family trusts. Not sure how to reach Dwight's daughter Deborah, any suggestions. Your father had a remarkable life, you should be very proud. I lost my mother last year also. GOD Bless you all.

TyAnn DeChambeau

May 27, 2014

Daughters of the American Revolution Pioneer Chapter is grateful for Mr. Bickels Air Force service during the Korean War. May his family find peace and comfort.

February 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.....

Tim and Ruth Martell

January 28, 2013

Thinking of you all during this time of transition. I know he will be missed.

Gretchen Valentine

January 27, 2013

January 27, 2013

The many times camping with my Dad are my lifetime memories. The attached photo was during a weekend in 1990 at Redfish Lake near Stanley in the Sawtooths. I drove my sons from Edmonds WA to go camping. It shows Dad 59 cycling with me 37 and his two grandsons, Derek 9 and Alex, 4. My years in law practice with him as my mentor were very valuable to learn his dedication to perfection and his compassion for clients. But sitting around a campfire was his fatherly best.

Dwight Alan Bickel

January 27, 2013

I miss you, Dad!

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