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Robert Edward Dickerson
1921 - 2011
Robert Edward Dickerson
1921 - 2011
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Robert Dickerson Obituary
Born May 10, 1921 in New Jersey to Jay S. Dickerson and Mabel Scott Dickerson, Bob grew up on the east coast, graduated from Georgetown University and received his MA and PhD from UCLA before joining the Humboldt State University faculty in 1959 as professor of economics.
Bob was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps and recently traveled on the Northcoast Honor Flight to visit the WWII Memorial an experience he described as a highlight of recent years. He was an avid reader and writer and in his later years wrote and shared many poems with family and friends. He loved conversation especially at wine events and social gatherings. He will be remembered by many as a runner and founding member and of the Six Rivers Running Club.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ann and his younger brother Dan.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Margaret (Peggy) of Blue Lake, sons Dan (Jennifer), Francis (Lynne), Rich, and Robert Jay; daughters Mary Bullwinkel (Gene Genoar) and Cathy (Mike Matteri); grandchildren Michael (Heather), Joe, Lindsay, Andy (fiancee Janelle), Brian, Robert, Erica and Taylor; great granddaughter Rylie Anne; and east coast nephews and nieces Robert Merston, Douglas Merston, Suzanne, Joyce (Peter) Caruso and their families. He also leaves behind Pam Loveless, surviving partner of his brother Dan, and many he considered extended family.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arcata at 1 pm Saturday, December 17, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider sending donations to: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Northcoast Honor Flight or a charity of your choice .
Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pauls Chapel in Arcata, California.
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B Patrick Joyce
January 6, 2012
To the Dickerson Family,
Very sorry to hear of Bob's death. He was intstrumental along with Ted Ruprecht and others in the Econ department in influencing my choice to go to graduate school in Economics. My dad, John, was also a fan of his.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and loss.
Patrick Joyce
Professor of Economics
Michigan Technological University
Nancy Lengyel
December 17, 2011
Dear Peggy, Dan, Jennifer and the rest of the Dickerson family,
I am sorry for your loss. My Jerome thought so much of Bob. I remember all those good times with the Six Rivers Running Club and the social gatherings after the races and your 50th wedding anniversary party. What an affable fellow.
Sincerely,
Nancy Lengyel
December 17, 2011
Dear Cathy and Family, We are thinking of you at this time and are very sorry for your loss.
Love to you all,
Rana Avery
December 16, 2011
Dear Peggy and Family
Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will miss his humor and friendship and sharing wine and good cheer at Big lagoon. He was a great neighbor and we had many many great discussions about the world, poetry and just life.
Michael Reed and Kathy Werneken
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December 15, 2011
Peggy and Family--Thanks to you and Bob for all that you have done for our community. Your volunteer efforts with Annie and Mary Days in Blue Lake and your dedication to the Six Rivers Running Club are long-lasting and valued. Although my running days are over, I have fond memories of the HSU noon runs with faculty and staff. In addition to the camaraderie, we enjoyed solving all the world's problems. Bob's contributions were always wise and thoughtful. And he always had a ready smile.
As you well know, Bob was a terrific teacher and will be remembered by the legions of students who were fortunate enough to be enrolled in his classes at HSU.
He will be missed by all of us who were blessed to know him and call him "friend".
Buzz and Judy Webb
Annette Parsons
December 14, 2011
I met Bob thru Ride & Tie in the early 1980s and will always remember his welcome smile and friendly, helpful attitude for novices like me. He was a real gentleman.
Chris Amaral
December 14, 2011
A genuine smile and enthusiasm every time we met. The light in the room got brighter when he spoke especially about running or Ride and Tie.
Bob & Peggy at lunch.
Blue Lake Rancheria
December 13, 2011
Bob will be greatly missed at the lunch table here at the Rancheria. Always a warm heart and kind word for his peers and adopted family. He often shared his stories of his life and told them with humor. He always shared his lifelong wisdom and everyone enjoyed his daily contribution to the conversation. We are sure that as he walked through those pearly gates he commented, "This is just wonderful!"
Karen Gimbel-Suiker
December 13, 2011
Dear Peggy, Francis and family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I am grateful to have seen Bob recently at a Blue Lake event (and hugged him). He was admired and respected by many, and will live on in the hearts and minds of so many of us who were enriched for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Whitney Buck
December 13, 2011
My condolences to the Dickerson family for their loss. My loss also. I loved Bob: he helped me and enriched my life for forty years. His love of life and experience made him a treasure and unique among those I know. Farewell, Whitney Buck
Katie Stokes Morehouse
December 13, 2011
Bob was my economics professor in 1966. I was completely in awe of him, his intelligence and his ability to communicate to his students, especially me. I went to high school with Dan, knew Mary through her role at Pacific Lumber and Peggy through the City of Blue Lake. I am so sorry for all of your loss.
Paulette Gilliam
December 12, 2011
CD, My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. I am so happy your dad was able to go on the Honor Flight. What special memories he made. Call me if I can do anything at all. peej
Joe Leeper
December 12, 2011
Bob was one of HSU's best. He was always a class act, a good mentor and set very high standards. I enjoyed our working on union activities with him and was amazed at how he always was on an even keel. I will miss our talks in
the HSU weight room and admire his wheeling weights around on his cart, a smile on his face. RIP Bob.
Joe Leeper
December 12, 2011
Dear Peggy and Family,
Our Family sends it's deepest sympathy's to You and Yours. And I know Toby would, if only she could. Bob had so much to be proud of. We have many happy memories of Bob, yourself and the boys playing L.L. baseball and of the times attending the B.L. Dancing club.
Rod, Toby Cox and Family
December 12, 2011
I usually saw Mr. Dickerson at wine tastings, so it made me feel good it was mentioned in the obit. He sure was a funny guy, maybe that's what makes Mary a hoot. He certainly lives on in her smile. My prayers to all the family.
Stephen Cunha
December 11, 2011
For many years I had the good fortune to chat with Bob during early morning workouts in the HSU weight room. He was truly a gentleman and a scholar, and I always looked forward our visits. My best to his family. He loved all of you, and maintained a great zest for learning and life, right to the end.
Anne Weiss
December 11, 2011
It's been a long time since I shared your company but I have many many good memories.
Anne Weiss
December 11, 2011
It's been a long time since I shared your company but I have many many good memories. Anne Weiss
December 11, 2011
It's been a long time since I shared your company but I have many
Iona Ross
December 10, 2011
Peggy: Mass at Blue Lake won't be the same without Bob's friendly smile. I want to express my sympathy to you. Iona Ross
Larry DeSantis
December 10, 2011
Knowing Bob made me a better person.
Larry DeSantis
Cottonwood CA.
Dorothy Howard
December 10, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss of this very special husband,father,grandfather.....man. My thoughts are with you.
December 10, 2011
Bob was wonderful man and an esteemed colleague.
Jim and Maureen Welsh, Roseville,CA
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