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Walter Dillon Obituary
Our Beloved Walter "Pinky" Dillon
King of the Snooker Table, Master Outdoorsman, has sadly passed away from Cancer on Friday May 8, 2015.
Pinky joined the California Division of forestry (CDF) and moved his family to Redding in May 1959.
He rose through the ranks at "CDF" to retire as Fire Captain
in May of 1988.
He survived by his wife Marsha, sons Mark, Tracy, Keith and daughter Jennifer. Stepchildren Alvin Shepherd, Debbie Bourgeois, Lavonna Sybesma, Gary Dallman, Brent Dallman, Jeff Dallman, Tiffany Hutchinson and 19 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be held at Goldhill's Country Club 1950 Gold Hills Dr., Redding, Ca 96003, May 22 at 2:00 pm.
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Monica , Dylan & Dan
May 27, 2015
Our condolences . Pinky was a great man ! He will truly be missed .
Brandon Shepherd
May 22, 2015
Your hunting legacy will live on thru your teaching. I have taught my kids to hunt and fish like you taught me. I love you grandpa. I hope I can be half the man you were.
Shirley Harris
May 21, 2015
Well Sweetie, tomorrow is the day all your family and friend's will be meeting to celebrate your life and say their goodbyes. I would LOVE nothing more then to be there with them but as you know i can't make it. So i will say goodbye today and once again tell you how i loved being your baby Sister and how much i love and will miss you. So Rest in Peace Sweetie. Your loving sister Shirley and Jim. Hugs
God Bless You and Hold you softly in his loving arms.
Denise De Mars
May 20, 2015
To the Family of Pinky Dillon. It is with Much Sadness to hear of His passing.. I had the privilege of working with Pinky at CDF on Parkview Ave. In the late 70's & early 80's in Dispatch.. He knew my dad & mom ~ Bill & Elsie Eden, and if I remember correctly, he and Jeff Jones were working when I started labor with my now 36 year young Daughter ;) Great memories and cherished moments then and after.. He Shall Always Be A Shining Star in Heaven with My Dad ~ We will someday go Home and be with them for Eternity ~ My Prayers are with you...
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May 18, 2015
Pinky, you will be missed by so many. What a great guy. Have many great memories of you and your kids. bye for now Claudia Tracy
Tim & Laura Simas
May 15, 2015
We will miss you so much, from our trips to Redding, Yuma and North Idaho. You have a way of bring your happiness for life and making everyone feel so welcome around you. You have been a shining light to us and are looking for that bright star.
Bob Pastega
May 15, 2015
Pinky you were always one of my best friend ever, about 43 years. I have so many great hunting and fishing memories with you up at the Oak Run Ranch. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
mary thompson
May 14, 2015
He was such a sweetheart and so much fun to be around. We have a lot of good memories of him and Aunt Nadine and all the family. We will miss him
May 14, 2015
Dad you were always one of my favorite people, I loved hearing your stories and watching your lust life! I miss you so very much already, I will remember and love you always. Your loving daughter Jennifer
Thanks for the Memories
Shirley Harris
May 14, 2015
What Great Memories i have through your travels with your Sweetie Marsha. Thanks !!
Shirley Harris (Dillon)
May 14, 2015
Boston 2014
Patty Herrick
May 14, 2015
One of the finest men I've ever met. So glad we got to share CT and Boston last Summer. Love, Patty and Mike Herrick
Shirley Harris
May 14, 2015
Rest In Peace "Pinky". I will be FOREVER greatful for having you in my life as not only my Wonderful Brother but also as a Dear Friend. You will be missed every minute of every day. Hugs and love you so much. Sis
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