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Bruce Dixon Obituary

Bruce A. Dixon Grand Ledge Bruce A. Dixon, age 77, born July 27, 1932 in Eaton County, MI, passed away June 14, 2010 in Lansing, MI. He retired from the State of Michigan after 38 years of service; graduated from Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1950; was a Past Master and member of the Masonic Lodge #412; member of the Lansing Motorcycle Club, and also a 4H Leader. Bruce enjoyed collecting tractors and most of all loved his grandchildren and spending time with family. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Beverly G. and their sons, David E. (Cindy) Dixon of Kinsley, MI and Jon A. (Linda) Dixon of Grant, MI; six grandchildren: Tom, Tim, Bruce, Scott, David Dixon, and Anna (Matt) Doyle, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Amanda (Schneeberger) Dixon; sister, Beatrice E. Slee; and brother, Kenneth Dixon. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Roy Atherton officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice in memory of Bruce Dixon. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jun. 16 to Jun. 20, 2010.

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June 20, 2010

Aunt Bev, David, Jon and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sorry I could not make it up for the funeral but my heart was there with all of you. Take care. Love you all, Michelle Danford

June 17, 2010

Aunt Bev, Koolaid, Jon and families - Uncle Moose will be deeply missed! I'm sorry we cannot make it up from Indy to share your grief in person. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Love,
Jeni (Maurer), Len, Eric, Seth, Michaela and Kyle Somers

June 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with during this time . Bruce was a really good neighbor to my parents (Kenneth & Gladys Dean ) He saved me once from running away on my bike down the highway when I was very young . May God be with you at this time.
Wayne & Joyce Dean ( Mena,Arkansas )

Sherri Dixon

June 16, 2010

Bev and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Bruce was and will remain a wonderful man! I will miss him driving in the driveway to "check on us" on your trips to Ionia.
God Bless,
Tony, Sherri, Courtney and Grant Dixon

Jeff Hunt

June 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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