A. Richard Dixon
Posted By tatemortuary on May 16, 2010
A. Richard Dixon was born on May 27, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He died on May 16, 2010, at his home in Wendover, Utah, at the age of 70 following a courageous battle with ALS. Dad married the love of his life, Caren Frandsen on December 14, 1958. He called her his sweetheart and his angel. Mom lovingly provided for his progressing needs as his constant caregiver during his last 2 ½ years. Dad attended North Sanpete High School, Snow College, and Utah State University. He was a genuine businessman involved in many enterprising ventures: Dixon’s Dairy Freeze and Motel, S&D Supermarket, Dixon’s Salt Flat Service, Dixon Rentals, and the Bonneville Speedway Museum. He loved living in Wendover, Utah, and calling it “home”. He had a great respect and love for antiques, collectable automobiles, vintage memorabilia, and racing. He loved all sports and was a loyal and avid fan of the Utah Jazz. Dad enjoyed his passion for travel, experiencing many places all over the world, often with his sweetheart. Dad loved music, walking, reading, and had an insatiable appetite for learning. Dad is survived by his wife of 52 years; 3 children: Denise (Randall Brown), Richy Dixon, and Stephanie (Neil Gray); 9 grandchildren: Brandon Brown (Krystalina), Nicole (Camron Jorgensen), Mason Brown (Krystal), Trevor Dixon, Tanner Dixon, Tyler Dixon, Brittany Casey, Dixon James Gray, Peyton Gray; one great-granddaughter: Baylee Brown; Sisters: Judy (Jerry Bartlome), Joan Blanchard; and his pooch: “Precious”. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Darcus Sorensen; father, A. Robert Dixon; mother, June Blanchard; stepfather, George Blanchard, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation services will be performed by Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for all the love and support received from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ALS (Lou Gehrig ’s disease) Foundations or St. Jude’s Hospital.
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