Peter K. Hixson

Peter Hixson Obituary

HIXSON-Peter K., Ph.D, Rochester, NY. December 2, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Lois Benedict; daughters, Julia (Eric) Murtha, and Elizabeth (fiance', Andrew Cooper) Hixson; brother, Douglas (Mary Lynne) Hixson; granddaughter, Gabrielle Murtha; nieces, nephews; uncle, Robert (June) Carter; and cousin, Chris Carter. Peter was a graduate of Northwestern and Purdue Universities. He was a former special education administrator for the Omaha, NE public schools. Most recently, he was President of the Rochester Hearing & Speech Center where he served for 17 years.
Friends may call Friday, December 7th, 3-5, 7-9 pm at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 8th, 11 am at the Durand United Church of Christ, 4225 Culver Road, Rochester. Interment will be private in Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Rochester Hearing & Speech Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 400, Rochester, 14620. To light a candle in Peter's memory, visit www.anthonychapels.com . Arrgs. by Anthony Funeral and Cremation Chapels, 585-244-0770.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Hixson

7 Entries

Linda Pratt

December 19, 2007

Dear Lois:

I just found out today from Noreen about Peter. I know he had been ill for a while but it is still a shock to me. I know this must be a sad and difficult time for you. Please know that you are in many thoughts and prayers on behalf of your RHSC family.

Linda P

Mike and Lynne Fitzpatrick

December 7, 2007

Lois,
Peter is now at rest. May God grant you peace in the days to come.
Mike and Lynne Fitzpatrick

Terry Cartagena

December 6, 2007

My deepest sympathies go out to Peter's family. Please know that I am keeping you close in thought and prayer.

Gene Schwarting

December 6, 2007

Peter--I hope you are dancing for God, now.

Gary & Nancy Korneliusen

December 6, 2007

Peter, You have touched many lives and we feel priviliged to have known you. The work and support you and Lois have shown to Durand United Church of Christ was an inspiration to many. We will truely miss you. Please watch over your Durand family and know we will be here for Lois.

Sharon Rivais

December 6, 2007

It was a pleasure to serve on the board of Alternatives for Battered Women with Peter. He always had good insight and his caring and compassion shown through everything he did.

SERITA MEDLEY

December 6, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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