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James McLean Obituary
A Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Alliance City Cemetery with Pastor Doug Griger of the United Methodist Church officiating. The Nebraska National Guard will be offering Military Rites.
Abiding by family wishes, all services are to be at the interment, and no public visitation is scheduled.
Friends wishing to sign the register book for James are invited to do so at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff anytime during business hours prior to the service.
Jim was born Feb. 2, 1936, in rural Box Butte County to Charles G. and Elizabeth (Mabin) McLean. He was a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army from January of 1954 until his honorable discharge in April of 1956. Jim was a Chinchilla Farmer in California for a number of years, and had enjoyed an over-the-road driving career prior to his retirement. He lived at the Mesa Vista of Boulder, a retirement community in Boulder, Colorado for a number of years prior to his death.
Survivors include his sister, Lucile Gilbert of Scottsbluff; brothers, Charles McLean and his wife Mavis of Alliance and Kenneth McLean of Red Cloud; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded James in death.
This obituary was originally published in The Star-Herald.
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Thomas G Shanks
November 1, 2021
I have no idea how this message found my email. But I read enough of the bio to confirm that this is MY James Dixon McLean. We were friend at U of Chicago, in the same graduate program (Human Development). I would say I was probably his best friend, since he was a loner. I remember his room way up in a tower. Also did visit him once or twice in Knoxville, where I had relatives. At one time, driving from NYC to San Diego, JDM helped us pick out a new car, when our old Volvo developed a critical engine problem. Mostly remember he lived on a lot with overgrown bushes and had cats. For the record, I later got a PhD in Epidemiology from UC San Diego, but am Lon since retired now.
Thomas G Shanks
Thomas G. Shanks
February 6, 2012
I was a friend of Dickson at University of Chicago, 1970-1973, where we were fellow students. I even visited him in Knoxville one spring vacation. I did a search on his name today because I will be in the Knoxville area this spring and thought we might get together to reminisce. I regret that that will not be possible. My love to Dickson and his family.
Samuel (Ted) Thornton
September 13, 2008
I am not sure how to start, since I do not know Sandy, Dickson's wife, and I have not seen any of his family for well over 40 years. Sadly, I read of Dickson's passing in the Fulton High alumni news. Then I went to the News Sentinel to search, and found the obituary. I am so glad I did.
Dickson and I were in High School Together, graduated together and started UT together. After he was back from his Army service and had gotten his degree from Chicago, we met a few times and resumed our enjoyment of hiking in the Smokies together. I have many great memories.
I tried several times to find Dickson in recent years, but failed to do so. Now I am so sorry that I did not try harder. I am so happy to learn that Dickson had a wife to be with, and I so much enjoyed reading how much he meant to others. All true.
The one thing that I remember but I did not see mentioned is that Dickson had a great, carefully crafted, sense of humor. I will never forget him.
I will remember you in my prayers.
Ted Thornton
Mary Miller
December 3, 2007
A thinker dies, but his thoughts are beyond the reach of destruction. Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal. It sounds as if Dickson has made his mark on the world many times over. Most importantly he has made a mark on your world. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Love you,
Mary Miller
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Phyllis Corbett
November 30, 2007
Sandy, always thought of you, my precious sister..Dickson was amazing man that I read obituary..
I always love you, your baby sister!
Douglas Stickle
November 24, 2007
Dear Sandra: I am so sorry to hear of Dickson's passing. He had a profound effect on my life, through classes and through friendship. I still recommend many of the books (from 30 years ago) to others. I have many fond memories of him and of time spent together. My condolences, love, and best wishes to you.
Skip Allen
November 16, 2007
The Greatness of a life is measured by the Impact the person has lefted on the lives they have touched. You were a Great Man. Thank You, for loving my Sister and sharing your life with us ALL.
I LOVE YOU, SANDRA
BABY BROTHER
Patricia Tinsley
November 9, 2007
My Heart, Tears and Love are with you, Sister.
Jane McLean
November 9, 2007
This is a message for my friend Emily Jones.
Emily, it encouraged me a great deal to see you at Dickson's memorial service. I am so glad that someone I grew up with since grammar school was there to console me. Having you there made me feel much better.
It was very thoughtful of you to come all the way from where you live to show how much you respected and admired Dickson.
Sincerely,
Dan Lundy
November 8, 2007
Best wishes to you as you grieve the loss of a great man and a dear friend. I was a student of Dickson's in the early 90's. For a few years, we spent a good amount of time with each other. Time well spent for me.
billy stokes
November 8, 2007
I was very saddened to learn of Dr. McLean's passing. I was a student in one of his first classes at UT, either in '74 or '75. We explored a lot in that class. He allowed us great leeway in choosing what to talk about without allowing us to simply "BS". My paper was on the effects of strip mining on the people of Southern Appalachia. I still have a copy of it somewhere, I hope.
Dr. McLean's time on earth meant something.
ANGELA ALFORD
November 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jane McLean
November 7, 2007
I want to especially thank Terry Raines and my cousin, John McLean, for their comments about my brother, Dickson, in this Guest Book.
Jan Duncan
November 7, 2007
I knew Dickson as a student of his in the 70's. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good, kind man. My sympathy and love to the family.
Cathy Hendricks
November 7, 2007
Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about Dickson. But, I know you guys had a wonderful life together. You have a lot of memories. He was a very, very nice man!!!! You were lucky to have each other.
David Willett
November 6, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Mcleans' passing. I was a student of his in the early 1980's. I remember his love of motorcycles, so much so he would ride in the snow to tell the class to go home because the snow. He was a great person and I learned much from him.
Monna Albright
November 6, 2007
Sandy- I am so glad that Dickson was able to be home with you until for his passing. I know how grateful my brothers and sisters and I were to take our Mamma home. I miss you. Hope to give and get the hug of a lifetime when I see you again girlfriend. Take care of yourself. Love you, Monna
November 6, 2007
Sandra, I wish I could say some wonderfully eloquent thing to give you solice. Actually, Cousin was a dear friend before we were teens and except for his ocassional visits back here, we didn't see each other. Tom S. and the twins became the "contacts". I am pleased to know he married you and of course we saw what a wonderful, devoted partner you were to him. Love from us in Cape Carteret. John McLean
Susie Davis
November 6, 2007
Sandy,
I'm so sorry. He sounds like a very special, caring man and you were blessed to have one another. I hope you can make a trip home soon. Love and Prayers.
SANDRA (POSTMASTER) MUNSEY
November 6, 2007
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. MCLEAN'S PASSING. HE WAS A MOST INTELEGENT MAN.
Rita Herrington-Beavans
November 6, 2007
Dixon had a very special place in my heart. This place has not been left empty with his passing but has been filled with the blessing of knowing him.
Kathy Perry
November 6, 2007
You were so lucky to have loved him, and he was so lucky to have loved you. God bless you.
Terry Raines
November 6, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Grayling F. Brown, UTK Alumni 1984 Human Services/Business Administration
November 6, 2007
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. May God's comfort touch the family during this time of grief.
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