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George Dickie Obituary

DICKIE George Allan Dickie, DMD, age 79, born December 17, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. A native of Cleveland, OH and resident of Thibodaux, LA. Son of the late Allan Dickie and Nancy Hambright Dickie. Survived by: Rita H. Dickie (spouse); children: Nancy A. Dickie, Scott A. Dickie (wife - Allyson), Georgia D. Elfert (husband, Philip) and stepson, Harry J. Boyer, Jr.; grandchildren: Joshua B. Dickie, Hannah K. Dickie, Adia E. Elfert and Olivia A. Elfert; step grandchildren: Nicole M. Boyer and Brittney E. Boyer; sister, Janet D. Fincher; also former wife, Lucille W. Henry and stepmother, Henrietta S. Glaus. Graduated from Kent State University, BS June 1954, University of Illinois, 1955, Master of Science in Geology and Case Western Reserve University, 1965, Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Dickie practiced dentistry in Vacherie, Louisiana from 1965 unti his retirement in 1992. He held memberships in the Bayou District Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association and American Dental Association. He loved snow skiing and mountain climbing in Colorado. He was an avid runner and participated in many 10K races. George was a good husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. The family would like to thank Journey Hospice and the Lafourche Home for the Aged for their kind and considerate care during his stay there. Special Thanks to everyone. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until funeral time on Friday, May 18, 2012 at St. John's Episcoapl Church, 718 Jackson St., Thibodaux, LA. Religious Service 11:00 a.m. on Friday in the Church. Interment will follow cremation at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's, P.O. Box 355, Metairie, LA 70006. LANDRY'S FUNERAL HOME, INC. in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 16 to May 17, 2012.

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Janis Barrios

May 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Rita, remember all the wonderful memories of the time spent together for they will never die. Knowing that he is in a heavenly palce where there is no pain is comfort. George,R.I.P.

May 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All of my family remember Dr. Dickie. My mom, Vivian Zeringue, worked for Dr. Dickie for many, many years. Although she was unable to attend the services, you are in our thoughts. Scott and Nancy, I used to babysit with you when you were just little ones. Patricia Zeringue Rochford and Vivian Zeringue

Clair Ford Lee

May 18, 2012

Scott, Nancy, Georgia, Miss Rita and family- sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that y'all are in my prayers.

Craig Gauthier

May 18, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to you all. My prayers are for each of you to have strength in faith, and for Doc to be in a wonderful place with lots of fresh snow, a few small moguls, and an awareness of all of your love.

Brother Ray Hebert

May 18, 2012

I join my prayers to those offered for consolation and peace for the family ... and may Dr. Dickie rest in peace.

Candice Nelson-Hayes

May 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you from your Las Vegas Family.

Julie Green

May 17, 2012

Nancy, Mr. George was a true Southern gentleman even though he was born a Yankee! He overcame that and was always sweet to me. I'm glad that I got the opportunity to be friends with him. He was a gracious and kind Christian man. My love and prayers go out to you and yours.

Julie Dornier

May 17, 2012

Scott, so sorry to hear about the loss of you father.

May 17, 2012

To the Dickie family. My prayers are with you all at this time. Sr. Barbara Nell Laperouse, O.Carm

May 17, 2012

Dickie Family,
You are in our prayers. I remember going to Dr. Dickie as a child growing up in Vacherie.
Carlatta Cole & Danny A Jones
Gonzales, LA.

Dinah Aubert

May 17, 2012

Rita and Family, So sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a great boss and friend. I really enjoyed working for him and he would have done anytime for his employees. I loved his vacation stories and we had lots of laughs. May you find comfort in knowing what a wonderful man he is. He will be missed by all.

Cherie Voisin

May 17, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the family of this sweet man! He was very kind to me when I was the Secretary over at St. John's Episcopal. We enjoyed many wonderful conversations over the years that I was there. I also had the privelege of meeting his daughter Georgia through her job. May God Bless you all and give you comfort in your memories at this difficult time!

Vanessa Loupe

May 17, 2012

Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about you dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you my love and a big hug.
Love,
V

Cindy Hymel

May 17, 2012

Dear Rita and Family, Dr. Dickie will always have a place in my heart. I enjoyed working with him and learned so much from him about life and the field of dentistry. He always said you can learn something new every day. What a good person and great boss he was. He touched my life and for that I am thankful. I had much respect for him and will always remember him. Sincerely, Cindy

May 17, 2012

Dear Rita and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of George's passing. I have good memories of socializing with you two at your home. Many prayers to you and all of the family,
Christine Russo Lorensen (Chris)

Tommy Naquin

May 17, 2012

Rita and Family--Sorry for your Loss----R I P-George

May 17, 2012

when he retired, we lost our neighbor and our dentist.
now his memory and friendship will have to sustain us until we meet again.
our deepest condolences to the family.
we share your pain of loss; he was like our family.
george and julia roussel s.bank vacherie

Nancy DellaValle-Kashi

May 17, 2012

Dear Nancy and Family, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father. Please know we hold you all close in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. God Bless. Love, Nancy, Dennis, Denny and Sugar Kashi xoxox

Lorie Crye Vital

May 17, 2012

Nancy, I was sorry to see your Father passed away this week. I have very fond memories o being there with your family so long ago and how kind he treated me. We sure ate good!
God bless you and your family.
Lorie Crye Vital

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