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Gary Dixon Obituary
Gary grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska and moved to Anchorage in the early 70's. He worked as a Business Agent for the Alaska Teamsters Local 959 from the late 60's to mid-80's, moving to the Western Conference of Teamsters in Seattle as Director of Construction and in 1994 moving to Southern California as Director of Labor Relations for Parsons Construction.
In addition to his dedication to work, Gary enjoyed fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska, playing golf around the country and spending time with family and friends. He had a quick wit and a great sense of humor that was contagious. He was well respected by his peers and admired by many.
The family will be celebrating his life on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 1pm-4pm at the Bear Creek Golf Club at 22640 Bear Creek Drive North in Murrieta, California.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Dixon
Frank Hellum
December 23, 2011
Gary, along with Bob Dixon and Don Hellum, was my cousin. I only recently heard of Gary's passing and want to extend my condolences to the family.
Wiley Bland
December 9, 2011
Thank you Mr. Dixon for being a positive influence in our community. You're gone, but not forgotten. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family.
Kurt and Donna Laiti
December 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Gary Jr. and your family.
L. Jackson
December 8, 2011
May the "peace of God "(Philipians 4:6,7) be yours as you cope with such a loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bobby Johnson
December 7, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I too grew up with Gary in Fairbanks. I remember his infectious smile he always seemed to be wearing. He had a passion for life that I really admired.
Bob and Debbie Farrior
December 6, 2011
Words are such a poor substitute when talking about the loss of Gary to the Dixon family. I knew Gary from the early to middle 1960's. We played baseball against and with each other. That was at a time when he and another great pitcher, Phil Blackwell, dominated the pitching mound in the Fairbanks youth baseball leagues. Gary was just not good in baseball though, he was also very good in several other sports. Gary had that infectious smile and great sense of humor that helped set him apart. The last time that I actually saw and talked to Gary was in August of 1965, but I can still remember it like yesterday. I can see why he did so well in working with and helping other people with the Teamsters. He helped improve a lot of people's lives. I can also tell that he made many friends down the path of life and that he will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for his family.
Ray Atwood
December 6, 2011
Gary worked with my father at the Teamsters and I came to know him over the years as a man with a great sense of humor, ferocious work ethic and a sense of humility that was refreshing. He was the kind of man that our country needs more of , the kind of man that we are not producing as many of as we once did. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace my friend, I hope to see you somewhere down the road. Sincerely, Ray Atwood
December 6, 2011
The Sampson family wishes to extend our most sincerest condolences to Gary Dixon Jr. and the Dixon family. Gary and I became good friends during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and years thereafter. I watched him over the years work hard representing workers in Alaska and around the country. He did alot to improve working conditions for everyone and he will be missed and remembered for his many contributions. Our prayers are with his family during this most difficult time.
Jim and Beth Sampson
Fairbanks, Alaska
Clarence Nazuruk
December 5, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to the Dixon family, we know he is double clutching in heaven.... Sincerely,
Tom Harris
December 5, 2011
I'm truly lost for words..I can remember the old days in Fairbanks, Gary, his dad, his Brother, and son...our old ball days to our days as Teamsters..he will Truly be missed...He is Golfing..in Heaven...as I write...
Miles Stout
December 4, 2011
I have fond memories of playing baseball
with Gary and Don for the old Fairbanks 49ers team in the mid sixties. My last contact with him was
playing tennis with him at Teamster's Sports Facility in Achorage. Gary was a good friend.
My sincere condolences to his family
Miles Stout
December 4, 2011
I remember the fun times playing baseball with Gary and Don on the Fairbanks 49ers team in the mid 60's. My last recollection with Gary was hitting tennis balls with him
in the Anchorage Teamster's Sports Facility.
I always considered him a friend wish to express my sincere condolences to his family.
Sukie SelmanMurphy (Ruhle)
December 4, 2011
Your loss is heart felt. Indeed, Gary was a friendly pleasent person to know. He and I go back to the early seventies, when he was working for Teamsters Local 959. He and my father were business agents together. Although our encounters were long ago and occasional, he was always a joy and an interesting person. I admired your loved one and send blessings.
December 4, 2011
Sorry about your father's passing. As a kid in Fairbanks I remember spending many weekends at his home. Later on as members of Local 959 I respected all he did on behalf of the union. A good friend, Jim Swenson (Coeur d'Alene ID)
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