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Joan Etchecopar Dickson
1936 - 2019
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1936 - 2019
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1936
DIED
2019
Joan Dickson Obituary
JOAN (JOANN) ETCHECOPAR DICKSON
December 11, 1936 - December 24, 2019
JoAnn passed from this life to her eternal home with Jesus on December 24, 2019. JoAnn was born in Bakersfield to Albert and Agnes Etchecopar. She was raised on a family farm in the Old River area and was very proud of her Basque heritage. She attended East Bakersfield High School where she met her husband Jack Dickson. They were married for 64 years and had two children. JoAnn worked for the Bakersfield City School District and was the secretary at Franklin School for many years. She loved people and formed many lifelong friendships with parents, teachers and staff. After her retirement, JoAnn enjoyed many ladies bible studies and met her EB girls for their monthly lunch. She was very social and maintained many special lifelong friendships.
JoAnn is survived by her husband Jack Dickson, sister Marilyn Nelson, son Jim Dickson and wife Belinda, daughter Janet Dragt and husband Steve, grandchildren James Dickson (Michaele), Jacqueline Sartiors (Nick), Jordan Dickson, Matthew Dragt and Danielle Dragt. She had four great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday January 10, 2pm, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2500 Fairfax Road.
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Laurie Patrick
January 13, 2020
My Dear Joann
Our time together was too short but we are so grateful for the time we had. We kept meaning to get together and discuss your Basque history and your Uncle Herman, Max's father. So goes the saying "never put off until tomorrow what you can do today" Max so often talks about you two horseback riding as kids.
Our deepest sympathy to your wonderful family. I know they will miss you so very much. I know too that they have so many wonderful memories to sustain them.
Goodbye for now..
Max and laurie Patrick
Bob and Freda Chase
January 6, 2020
JoAnn was a very dear friend. Bob and I have many great memories of our time together.
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