Dillon Percy Obituary

Dillon Robert Percy, 13, of Bermuda Dunes, CA, passed away on November 11, 2008, at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital after a short illness. He was a student at Christian School of the Desert and an active member of Desert Sandblasters 4-H Club. He also played for La Quinta Youth Baseball. Known to friends and family by many nicknames, including Fennel King, Dill Weed, Jelly Donut, Farm Boy, 'stache, Dill Pickle and Billy Bar, he won top prizes annually at the So. California and Riverside County Fairs for animal husbandry, agriculture, photography, cooking, and various crafts. He is survived by his parents, Janell and Jeff Percy of Bermuda Dunes; brother Ryan of Bermuda Dunes; grandparents, Carole and Charles Chavez of Prescott, AZ, Joyce and Jim Percy of Tucson, AZ, Evie and Ron Shook of Yuma, AZ; aunts and uncles, Dianne and Phillip Chavez, Charlie Chavez, Julie and Bill Jameson, and Jim Reeves; and cousins, Cendra and Jason Shook, Chandler and Sedona Chavez, and Cody Jameson. Burial will be in Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, AZ on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Christian School of the Desert in Bermuda Dunes on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CV-California Women for Agriculture, Box 382, Indio, CA 92202.

Published by The Desert Sun on Nov. 14, 2008.
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Missing you so much Dillon. Think of you everyday!
Love always, Mom

Janell

November 11, 2023

I love you Dillon

Bami

Carole chavez

November 10, 2023

Happy Birthday Dillon! Sending lots of love your way, today and everyday! Love you so much, Mom

Janell

September 23, 2023

Remembering a very special day. Love you Dillon

Bami

Carole Chavez

September 21, 2023

Always thinking of you, Dillon

We'll see you again one day.

Love Bami

Carole E Chavez

November 13, 2022

Dillon, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are missed more than you'll ever know. I bet your up there playing with Rusty now. Miss that little guy too. Love you very much, Mom

Janell

November 11, 2022

It's your birthday Precious Dillon, miss you so much. I think of you every day.
Love forever, Bami

Carole Chavez

September 22, 2022

Happy 27th Birthday Dillon! Sending you birthday wishes and lots of love! I miss you each and every day. Love, Mom

Janell

September 22, 2022

Happy Valentine's Day Dillon! Sending lots of love your way today and everyday. Love, hugs, and kisses. Mom

Janell Percy

February 14, 2022

I'm grateful you are still with us in our hearts, thoughts and hummingbird visits, and trust you're laughing, telling stories and playing cards with your family in heaven. Miss you.

Mrs. Shafer

November 11, 2021

I'm in Tucson with Uncle Jim, we are thinking of you and
love you so much

Bami

November 10, 2021

I miss you and Uncle Allan very, very much.


love Bami

November 10, 2020

Big birthday today. We love you so very much
Dillon.

Bami

September 22, 2020

Happy 25th Birthday Dillon! I wish we were celebrating your birthday here, but I know you have so many angels in heaven to celebrate with. You are well taken care of and that is good. I love you and miss you so much, Mom

Janell Percy

September 22, 2020

Dillon, was thinking of you this Christmas. A little
hummingbird was with me when I put the
Christmas lights outside. I know you can see them
from heaven. They are just for you.

Love you forever,

Bami

December 24, 2019

Found a hummingbird in the house the other day and thought of you. Miss you everyday Dillon. Love you so much, Mom

November 15, 2019

When I see the Hummies I think of you too. I tell them Hi.
Love you Dillon,

Bami

Carole Chavez

November 10, 2019

Each time I see a hummingbird, I think of you, Dill.
Mrs. Shafer

November 8, 2019

Love you, Dillon. You are always with me.

Bami

Bami C

September 21, 2019

It's Christmas time Dillon. I'll always remember
all our Christmas times. Love you so much.

Bami

Carole Chavez

December 24, 2018

Happy 23rd Birthday Dillon! Think of you all the time. Miss you tons. Love you, Mom

September 24, 2018

Remembering you today Dillon.
A very happy day for all of us.
You are always in my heart.
I love you

Bami

September 22, 2018

I have no words on how much I miss you!! It breaks my heart that you are here!! Miss and Luvs you!!!!

Cendra Shook

November 14, 2017

Big day yesterday, picked up a pig for Ryan,
and the turkeys are in the freezer ready for
Turkey day. Miss you very much, will love
you forever.
Bami

Bami

November 12, 2017

Love you and miss you big boy.
Bami

Bami

September 21, 2017

I think of you every day and am grateful for your life, the joy you brought to ours and your playful sense of humor. -just thinking of your antics......... you continue to make me smile.

Mrs Shafer

December 25, 2016

Missing you this Christmas Dillon You brought
all of us so much happiness.
Think of you every day.

I think of Uncle Allan every day too.
Miss you both

Bami

Bami XXXOOO

December 24, 2016

Dillon you left us way too soon. But all I can hope for is that you are happy and are looking over us. You are in our hearts forever. Love you, Mom

November 11, 2016

HI Mister, Miss you like crazy. Always thinking of you, especially when I make enchilada meat. Wish you were here. Luvs you Buddy!!!

Cendra Shook

November 11, 2016

I love you Dillon, this is a special day. big 21

you are always in my heart


Bami

Carole Chavez

September 23, 2016

Hi Dillon! Happy 21st Birthday! Wish you were here celebrating this special birthday. Miss you all the time. Love, Mom

September 22, 2016

Love you Dillon, just eating tamales and
rolled tacos and missing you.
Bami

December 24, 2015

I love you Dillon.
Bami

November 10, 2015

Happy Birthday Dillon! There is a new angel in heaven. Welcome Frank and show him the ropes. You both were taken way too soon from us. I am sure your both celebrating your birthday today. I love and miss you more than ever. Love, Mom

September 22, 2015

Happy Birthday to my handsome cousin. Miss you dearly. Love you bunches. Think of you Always!!! Luvs ya, Cen

Cendra Shook

September 22, 2015

The day you came to us was one of the happiest days of my life Dillon.
You gave all of us so much.
Bami

September 21, 2015

Hey Dillon,
I miss you. I got married and I tell my husband about you all th time. You made such a huge impact on my family and we are always learning from you. Thanks for watching out for me.
<3

D Johnson

April 11, 2015

Happy Easter Dill, thought about you a lot today and all of our Easter egg hunts at the learning tree . Love you and always thinking about you <3

Kassidy Hill

April 5, 2015

We had your special tree set up this Christmas.
Pretty lights and a fisherman Santa. Thought of you all day and every day. Love you more and more.
Bami

December 27, 2014

Merry Christmas Dillon! We had a beautiful farm animal tree this year. Missed you helping with the lights. What a special time, I miss you so much. I love you always, Mom

December 25, 2014

I'm still learning from you, Dill. Thank you for the affirmations.
-Mrs. Shafer

November 15, 2014

Dillon, miss you everyday.... think of you everyday
Love you, Bami

November 12, 2014

Dillon, Spent a nice Veteran's Day at Chiriaco Summit, your favorite place to stop. Thought of you all day and everyday. Miss you more than ever. Love you lots, Mom

November 11, 2014

Didn't get to write you for your bday Dill but Happy Belated Birthday <3 always thinking about you.

Kassidy Hill

October 16, 2014

Happy 19th Birthday Dillon! Miss you so much. Love you always, Mom

September 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Dill. Miss you like crazy! Luvs ya!!

September 22, 2014

I remember this very happy day!! Love you and miss you so very much.
Bami

September 22, 2014

Tomorrow's your birthday thinking of you today, tomorrow and everyday in between. Missing you so much, we love you. Aunt Dianne xoxo

September 21, 2014

Thinking about you Dillon <3

Kassidy Hill

August 24, 2014

I love you Dill
<3

Kassidy Hill

June 24, 2014

Thinking about you <3 I love you Dillon.

Kassidy Hill

March 27, 2014

Merry Christmas Dillon! Love you lots, Mom

December 25, 2013

Christmas is almost here, I found a really good "Fishing Santa" for you.
Miss you more than ever, love Bami

December 20, 2013

Love you and miss you in everything we do. But you are there. There will never be another Dillon.
Love my guy, Bami

November 12, 2013

Dillon,
Time passes, but our love for you only grows stronger. Seems like yesterday we were taking pictures, fishing, and having fun. We miss you more than ever. Love you, Mom

November 12, 2013

Dillon,
Your spirit lifts mine
each time a hummingbird comes into view
seemingly pausing just to say "Hi"
then flitting on by. -Mrs. Shafer

October 31, 2013

The stars are bright tonight and made me think of you. I don't miss you because it's like your still here in my heart, my memories. Dad and I just had a long talk, sharing memories of you. You'll always remain with me. I can't wait to see you.
Love,
D

D

October 1, 2013

It's your birthday Dillon. I have been thinking of you all day. Think of you everyday. Love you so much. Bami

September 22, 2013

Happy 18th birthday Dillon! Everyone misses you, everyone loves you and wishes you were not taken so soon from us. Your spirit is here though and it will be our guiding light for years to come. Love you with all my heart and soul, Mom

September 22, 2013

Hellow

August 1, 2013

What a precious first love for you to have!!

Dillon's Bami

January 11, 2013

I see your picture every morning, its still in my room. You were my first love at 13 an I miss you. I never had the chance to say goodbye, so good bye, Dillon. Party it up with Jesus for me! love, D

D

January 8, 2013

Missing you every day, Dillon. I finally
got some chickens, they are so much fun. You would be proud of me, they are doing good. Love you so much. Bami

November 18, 2012

Dillon,
Not a minute goes by that I don't think of you. It is so hard to believe four years have gone by, seems like you were here yesterday. I am happy that Skippy is now with you keeping you company. I bet the two of you are having fun together. So glad you and I found him when he was a puppy. He was the best dog ever. Love you so much Dilly, Mom

November 11, 2012

Precious Dillon, thinking of you today and everyday. Love you and miss you so very much.Bami

September 22, 2012

Happy Birthday Dill! Your short life gave so much to ours; we have lots of fun memories of shared times. I love looking through the pictures of you with your 4-H animals. You're still with us in our hearts. love, Mrs. Shafer

September 22, 2012

Happy Birthday Dillon! Going to your garden today to make the rows so the kids can start planting. It is the best thing at the school and everyone loves it. Love and miss you more everyday. Love, Mom

September 22, 2012

Hi, My Dillon, I wanted to wish you a early Happy Birthday!! You are missed bunches and bunches. I know you are watching over everyone, just wish I could see ya!! I luvs ya so much, I know you know that though. Give my Daddy hugs for me and all of our other angels, Loves you all!!

Cendra Shook

September 21, 2012

We got a puppy, Dillon. Her name is Chula because she is pretty! You would love her. Miss you so much think of you every day. Bami

April 29, 2012

Hey dillon
Long time no see huh
I'm not sure if you remember me but I remember you
we used to go to c.s.o.d together Mikayla and I used to call you pickle and 'stache because you were the only 13 year old with a mustache :)
I just want to let you know that i think about you everyday and I miss you a lot sorry I missed your b-day happy belated b-day love you
-Olivia

Olivia Iñiguez

January 21, 2012

Dillon, shine your light on us this Christmas. Each twinkling light on the tree will remind me of you and the sparkle you had in your eyes. You were the best gift of all and your love will always be with us. Merry Christmas Dillon, I love you, Mom

December 23, 2011

Every day I miss you more precious Dillon. You are with me everywhere I go. Love yoiu so much, Bami

November 11, 2011

You are thought of today and everyday!
Love,
Mrs. Summers

Linda Summers

September 23, 2011

Miss you Dillon. We were so happy the day you came to us. thank you for giving me the great G Ma name....Bami

September 23, 2011

Dillon,
Its so hard to believe that you would have your license right now. You were always the little kid, who I built forts with, or gave mohawks to, or read stories to at night. Miss you Dilly, a lot. It's still unbelievable that your gone. Lucky for me I still have your goat in my back yard (that you would have done a much better job showing than me). It's close to the only thing I have that belonged to you and I know you and probably the best best keepsake I could ever have.
Love you forever,
Chey

Chey

September 23, 2011

Happy birthday dillly bar! I miss you! You are forever in my heart and prayers. Love you <3

Chandler Chavez

September 22, 2011

Dill,
Happy 16th Birthday! I am sure you are driving around up there in heaven. You were a good driver at 12! We all miss you and love you very, very much!
Love you, Mom

September 22, 2011

Hey Dillards, Its Cuz Cen!! Happy Birthday, Buddy!! We all wish you were here, but I know you are watching over us (we all need someone to watch over us). I hope that you will do me a favor, Will you and your Uncle Allan give each other a big hug for me? You are missed every minute of everyday. I love you so much!! Cuz Cen

Cendra Shook

September 22, 2011

Dillon,
We're grateful for the time you were with us. We keep you in our hearts.
Love, Mrs. Shafer

September 22, 2011

Dillon, i miss you so much. things would be alot easier with you here. but we have to go with the options we have.All we can do is look back at what you have done. You could have done so much more but thats not what was written. Its so hard sometimes but i know your at peace. Please keep watching over everyone and keep them strong. they need you now more then ever. Your cuz, Jason

June 29, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day Dillon! You will be in my heart forever. Love you always, Mom

February 14, 2011

hi Dillon. i love you,ryan

January 12, 2011

Heyy Dillon!, It's Brooke and all I wanted to say was that I miss you and all the special memories we have had. I was recently looking at 4-H pictures from the Flower Garden we visited in Carlsbad a few years ago and then we went to the beach! That was such an amazing trip with you and the other 4-H members. I love you and miss you Dillon! and I know you're watching over all of us and protecting us through your special ways. Just remember: You will ALWAYS be in each and every one of our hearts! Happy New Year, hope you have a FANTASTIC year!

Brooke Dischler

January 8, 2011

Happy New Year Dilly! I love you forever, Mom

January 1, 2011

November 11, 2010

Dillon,
It just doesn't seem like two years since you left us. Sometimes it feels like more, most of the time it seems like yesterday. I miss your passion for life, and your eagerness to help others. Your fellow students came by to pray with us today. What a compassionate gesture. Your school loves you and misses you just like your family and friends. You are loved so much Dillon!
Love you Dills, Mom

November 11, 2010

A day we won't forget.

Linda Summers

November 11, 2010

You're in our hearts, Dill.

Becky

November 9, 2010

You have a cute little hummie lite now
Dillon. Miss you more than ever. bami

September 29, 2010

September 22 came and went, but a day doesn't pass that I don't think of you.
Love you Dillon,
Mrs. Summers

Linda Summers

September 26, 2010

Your light keeps shining Dillon!

Janell Percy

September 22, 2010

Happy Birthday Dillon,
We worked in your garden today at school. I know you are proud of what the school did in your memory. The students are learning where their food comes from, just like you did. I miss you and love you very much. Happy Birthday Dilly, Mom

September 22, 2010

Uncle Allan left us a few years ago today Dillon. I know you two guys are together. Love to both of you. Bami

July 12, 2010

Thank you Clay for your message to Dillon. We all love him and miss him so much. Dillon's Bami. He came up with that name for me!!!

July 12, 2010

I miss ya buddy it's been almost two years since you've passed away and know that I always loved you like a brother and always will I'll always remember that last Friday that I spent with you

Clay Shafer

July 6, 2010

Love my Dillon.......Bami

June 2, 2010

Great article about the CSOD Dillon Percy Memorial Garden. You have inspired so many and still continue to do so. We miss you so much Dill, Love you too, Mom

February 16, 2010

Here we go with a new year, Dillon.
You will be in my heart every single day. Love love love you. Bami

January 2, 2010

Merry Christmas Dillon! Your presence is missed this holiday season, but we know you are with us in spirit. We love and miss you always. Mom

December 25, 2009

Dillon, I miss seeing you. Yet, your positive energy continues, and it always will.

Becky

November 14, 2009

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