Life Sketch given at his funeral:
Cecil Charley Dickerson was born 10 March 1918 in American Fork, Utah. He was the first of ten children born to John and Rhoda Ann Wilde Dickerson. He grew up in an atmosphere of close family ties. He enjoyed the company of his parents and brothers and sisters, as well as a wider circle of cousins and relatives.
Cec, as he was called, was the smallest of the eight Dickerson boys, but made up in determination, ability, and loyalty what he may have lacked in size. He was adventurous and daring, enjoying life to the fullest measure. His exploits were frequently shared by his brothers and sisters and as their family grew, so did their shared good times and bad during the depression years. working together to meet the challenges of those lean years. His father would return from a week on the railroad and gather up his family for an outing that made up for the separation of his work. There was never a dull moment during Cec's growing up years. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in March 1943 shortly before the youngest brother, Jerry was born.
Cec completed his schooling in American Fork Schools, where he was a good student and well liked by his classmates. He went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1937. His diligence and willingness to work made him a valuable employee. he was a car foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and had served as president of the General Committee of Union Pacific Old Timers National Organization. He was also past president of Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers Club No. 34 and was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 849, Provo. A member of Brotherhood of Railroad Carman of America. He had also worked part time for Dean Levitt Television and Appliance Repair in Provo.
An outdoorsman, Cec enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, and raising and breaking Arabian horses. An active person, he wanted to "Be Involved" and always kept busy at some project or activity. He was able to repair almost anything and had a reputation for sharing his talent with neighbors, friends and family. He was a favorite of the neighborhood children, who knew they could bring Cec their broken toys for repairs. He shared his abilities with family members and was pleased when he could serve them by working as a "handyman" on a special project. Family ties endured and were strengthened through the years and all responded when one of their number needed help.
Another favorite activity was dancing. Cec has said that he would rather dance than eat and this was something he enjoyed throughout his life. He served as dance director for the East Sharon Stake while living in Provo. They moved to Provo in 1945, lived 5 years in Mapleton and returned to Provo again.
Cec married Rhea M Freeman on 1 June 1938 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. They made their home on South Center Street in American Fork. Two sons were born to this marriage. Joh and Dad, who shared their father's love of the outdoors. They accompanied Cec on fishing, camping, and hunting trips. David worked with his father while he raised Arabians as a hobby. The boys also golfed with their father and shared many of his interests. Cec and Rhea were later divorced.
In 1971 Cec renewed acquaintance with a school friend, Madge Okey Wright, widow of a schoolmate, Leland Wright. The two couples had been friends before graduation from high school and Madge and Cec found they still had much in common. They were married 19 November 1971, in American Fork, Utah and both found great joy during the brief 16 months of marriage. Cec introduced Madge to his outdoor world of camping, fishing and hunting and she found she enjoyed these trips very much. They also went dancing and were content with the companionship and happiness each found in their marriage.
Cec enjoyed his children and grandchildren, his step-sons and step-grandchildren and they returned his love and respect.
Cec met death with the same courage in which he met life. He became ill less than 3 days before his death and died of a stroke just before midnight 8 March 1973 at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo.
He is survived by his widow, Madge of American Fork, Utah; His two sons, John C., Pocatello Idaho and David L., Provo, Utah; Step sons Leland Glen Wright, Lemmon Grove, California, Robert Craig Wright, Thatcher, Arizona; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; his mother Rhoda, Pocatello, Idaho; and the following brothers and sisters; Max, Nampa, Idaho. Commander Kenneth A Dickerson, serving with the US Navy. Bob and Jerry both of Pocatello, Idaho. Kay, Sandy, Utah. Mrs Ray (Opal)Jacobs, American Fork, Utah and Mrs Roy (Leah) Matson, Boise, Idaho.
His father, John and brothers John and Leo preceded him in death.
Cec faced the challenges of life with a cheerful outlook and a zest for living which made life better for those who knew him. Chronologically, his life was short, but his accomplishments were many and life was full. He will be remembered......and he will be missed.
Cecil Charley Dickerson was born 10 March 1918 in American Fork, Utah. He was the first of ten children born to John and Rhoda Ann Wilde Dickerson. He grew up in an atmosphere of close family ties. He enjoyed the company of his parents and brothers and sisters, as well as a wider circle of cousins and relatives.
Cec, as he was called, was the smallest of the eight Dickerson boys, but made up in determination, ability, and loyalty what he may have lacked in size. He was adventurous and daring, enjoying life to the fullest measure. His exploits were frequently shared by his brothers and sisters and as their family grew, so did their shared good times and bad during the depression years. working together to meet the challenges of those lean years. His father would return from a week on the railroad and gather up his family for an outing that made up for the separation of his work. There was never a dull moment during Cec's growing up years. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in March 1943 shortly before the youngest brother, Jerry was born.
Cec completed his schooling in American Fork Schools, where he was a good student and well liked by his classmates. He went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1937. His diligence and willingness to work made him a valuable employee. he was a car foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and had served as president of the General Committee of Union Pacific Old Timers National Organization. He was also past president of Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers Club No. 34 and was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 849, Provo. A member of Brotherhood of Railroad Carman of America. He had also worked part time for Dean Levitt Television and Appliance Repair in Provo.
An outdoorsman, Cec enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, and raising and breaking Arabian horses. An active person, he wanted to "Be Involved" and always kept busy at some project or activity. He was able to repair almost anything and had a reputation for sharing his talent with neighbors, friends and family. He was a favorite of the neighborhood children, who knew they could bring Cec their broken toys for repairs. He shared his abilities with family members and was pleased when he could serve them by working as a "handyman" on a special project. Family ties endured and were strengthened through the years and all responded when one of their number needed help.
Another favorite activity was dancing. Cec has said that he would rather dance than eat and this was something he enjoyed throughout his life. He served as dance director for the East Sharon Stake while living in Provo. They moved to Provo in 1945, lived 5 years in Mapleton and returned to Provo again.
Cec married Rhea M Freeman on 1 June 1938 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. They made their home on South Center Street in American Fork. Two sons were born to this marriage. Joh and Dad, who shared their father's love of the outdoors. They accompanied Cec on fishing, camping, and hunting trips. David worked with his father while he raised Arabians as a hobby. The boys also golfed with their father and shared many of his interests. Cec and Rhea were later divorced.
In 1971 Cec renewed acquaintance with a school friend, Madge Okey Wright, widow of a schoolmate, Leland Wright. The two couples had been friends before graduation from high school and Madge and Cec found they still had much in common. They were married 19 November 1971, in American Fork, Utah and both found great joy during the brief 16 months of marriage. Cec introduced Madge to his outdoor world of camping, fishing and hunting and she found she enjoyed these trips very much. They also went dancing and were content with the companionship and happiness each found in their marriage.
Cec enjoyed his children and grandchildren, his step-sons and step-grandchildren and they returned his love and respect.
Cec met death with the same courage in which he met life. He became ill less than 3 days before his death and died of a stroke just before midnight 8 March 1973 at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo.
He is survived by his widow, Madge of American Fork, Utah; His two sons, John C., Pocatello Idaho and David L., Provo, Utah; Step sons Leland Glen Wright, Lemmon Grove, California, Robert Craig Wright, Thatcher, Arizona; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; his mother Rhoda, Pocatello, Idaho; and the following brothers and sisters; Max, Nampa, Idaho. Commander Kenneth A Dickerson, serving with the US Navy. Bob and Jerry both of Pocatello, Idaho. Kay, Sandy, Utah. Mrs Ray (Opal)Jacobs, American Fork, Utah and Mrs Roy (Leah) Matson, Boise, Idaho.
His father, John and brothers John and Leo preceded him in death.
Cec faced the challenges of life with a cheerful outlook and a zest for living which made life better for those who knew him. Chronologically, his life was short, but his accomplishments were many and life was full. He will be remembered......and he will be missed.
Life Sketch given at his funeral:
Cecil Charley Dickerson was born 10 March 1918 in American Fork, Utah. He was the first of ten children born to John and Rhoda Ann Wilde Dickerson. He grew up in an atmosphere of close family ties. He enjoyed the company of his parents and brothers and sisters, as well as a wider circle of cousins and relatives.
Cec, as he was called, was the smallest of the eight Dickerson boys, but made up in determination, ability, and loyalty what he may have lacked in size. He was adventurous and daring, enjoying life to the fullest measure. His exploits were frequently shared by his brothers and sisters and as their family grew, so did their shared good times and bad during the depression years. working together to meet the challenges of those lean years. His father would return from a week on the railroad and gather up his family for an outing that made up for the separation of his work. There was never a dull moment during Cec's growing up years. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in March 1943 shortly before the youngest brother, Jerry was born.
Cec completed his schooling in American Fork Schools, where he was a good student and well liked by his classmates. He went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1937. His diligence and willingness to work made him a valuable employee. he was a car foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and had served as president of the General Committee of Union Pacific Old Timers National Organization. He was also past president of Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers Club No. 34 and was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 849, Provo. A member of Brotherhood of Railroad Carman of America. He had also worked part time for Dean Levitt Television and Appliance Repair in Provo.
An outdoorsman, Cec enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, and raising and breaking Arabian horses. An active person, he wanted to "Be Involved" and always kept busy at some project or activity. He was able to repair almost anything and had a reputation for sharing his talent with neighbors, friends and family. He was a favorite of the neighborhood children, who knew they could bring Cec their broken toys for repairs. He shared his abilities with family members and was pleased when he could serve them by working as a "handyman" on a special project. Family ties endured and were strengthened through the years and all responded when one of their number needed help.
Another favorite activity was dancing. Cec has said that he would rather dance than eat and this was something he enjoyed throughout his life. He served as dance director for the East Sharon Stake while living in Provo. They moved to Provo in 1945, lived 5 years in Mapleton and returned to Provo again.
Cec married Rhea M Freeman on 1 June 1938 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. They made their home on South Center Street in American Fork. Two sons were born to this marriage. Joh and Dad, who shared their father's love of the outdoors. They accompanied Cec on fishing, camping, and hunting trips. David worked with his father while he raised Arabians as a hobby. The boys also golfed with their father and shared many of his interests. Cec and Rhea were later divorced.
In 1971 Cec renewed acquaintance with a school friend, Madge Okey Wright, widow of a schoolmate, Leland Wright. The two couples had been friends before graduation from high school and Madge and Cec found they still had much in common. They were married 19 November 1971, in American Fork, Utah and both found great joy during the brief 16 months of marriage. Cec introduced Madge to his outdoor world of camping, fishing and hunting and she found she enjoyed these trips very much. They also went dancing and were content with the companionship and happiness each found in their marriage.
Cec enjoyed his children and grandchildren, his step-sons and step-grandchildren and they returned his love and respect.
Cec met death with the same courage in which he met life. He became ill less than 3 days before his death and died of a stroke just before midnight 8 March 1973 at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo.
He is survived by his widow, Madge of American Fork, Utah; His two sons, John C., Pocatello Idaho and David L., Provo, Utah; Step sons Leland Glen Wright, Lemmon Grove, California, Robert Craig Wright, Thatcher, Arizona; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; his mother Rhoda, Pocatello, Idaho; and the following brothers and sisters; Max, Nampa, Idaho. Commander Kenneth A Dickerson, serving with the US Navy. Bob and Jerry both of Pocatello, Idaho. Kay, Sandy, Utah. Mrs Ray (Opal)Jacobs, American Fork, Utah and Mrs Roy (Leah) Matson, Boise, Idaho.
His father, John and brothers John and Leo preceded him in death.
Cec faced the challenges of life with a cheerful outlook and a zest for living which made life better for those who knew him. Chronologically, his life was short, but his accomplishments were many and life was full. He will be remembered......and he will be missed.
Cecil Charley Dickerson was born 10 March 1918 in American Fork, Utah. He was the first of ten children born to John and Rhoda Ann Wilde Dickerson. He grew up in an atmosphere of close family ties. He enjoyed the company of his parents and brothers and sisters, as well as a wider circle of cousins and relatives.
Cec, as he was called, was the smallest of the eight Dickerson boys, but made up in determination, ability, and loyalty what he may have lacked in size. He was adventurous and daring, enjoying life to the fullest measure. His exploits were frequently shared by his brothers and sisters and as their family grew, so did their shared good times and bad during the depression years. working together to meet the challenges of those lean years. His father would return from a week on the railroad and gather up his family for an outing that made up for the separation of his work. There was never a dull moment during Cec's growing up years. The family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in March 1943 shortly before the youngest brother, Jerry was born.
Cec completed his schooling in American Fork Schools, where he was a good student and well liked by his classmates. He went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1937. His diligence and willingness to work made him a valuable employee. he was a car foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and had served as president of the General Committee of Union Pacific Old Timers National Organization. He was also past president of Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers Club No. 34 and was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 849, Provo. A member of Brotherhood of Railroad Carman of America. He had also worked part time for Dean Levitt Television and Appliance Repair in Provo.
An outdoorsman, Cec enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, and raising and breaking Arabian horses. An active person, he wanted to "Be Involved" and always kept busy at some project or activity. He was able to repair almost anything and had a reputation for sharing his talent with neighbors, friends and family. He was a favorite of the neighborhood children, who knew they could bring Cec their broken toys for repairs. He shared his abilities with family members and was pleased when he could serve them by working as a "handyman" on a special project. Family ties endured and were strengthened through the years and all responded when one of their number needed help.
Another favorite activity was dancing. Cec has said that he would rather dance than eat and this was something he enjoyed throughout his life. He served as dance director for the East Sharon Stake while living in Provo. They moved to Provo in 1945, lived 5 years in Mapleton and returned to Provo again.
Cec married Rhea M Freeman on 1 June 1938 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. They made their home on South Center Street in American Fork. Two sons were born to this marriage. Joh and Dad, who shared their father's love of the outdoors. They accompanied Cec on fishing, camping, and hunting trips. David worked with his father while he raised Arabians as a hobby. The boys also golfed with their father and shared many of his interests. Cec and Rhea were later divorced.
In 1971 Cec renewed acquaintance with a school friend, Madge Okey Wright, widow of a schoolmate, Leland Wright. The two couples had been friends before graduation from high school and Madge and Cec found they still had much in common. They were married 19 November 1971, in American Fork, Utah and both found great joy during the brief 16 months of marriage. Cec introduced Madge to his outdoor world of camping, fishing and hunting and she found she enjoyed these trips very much. They also went dancing and were content with the companionship and happiness each found in their marriage.
Cec enjoyed his children and grandchildren, his step-sons and step-grandchildren and they returned his love and respect.
Cec met death with the same courage in which he met life. He became ill less than 3 days before his death and died of a stroke just before midnight 8 March 1973 at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo.
He is survived by his widow, Madge of American Fork, Utah; His two sons, John C., Pocatello Idaho and David L., Provo, Utah; Step sons Leland Glen Wright, Lemmon Grove, California, Robert Craig Wright, Thatcher, Arizona; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; his mother Rhoda, Pocatello, Idaho; and the following brothers and sisters; Max, Nampa, Idaho. Commander Kenneth A Dickerson, serving with the US Navy. Bob and Jerry both of Pocatello, Idaho. Kay, Sandy, Utah. Mrs Ray (Opal)Jacobs, American Fork, Utah and Mrs Roy (Leah) Matson, Boise, Idaho.
His father, John and brothers John and Leo preceded him in death.
Cec faced the challenges of life with a cheerful outlook and a zest for living which made life better for those who knew him. Chronologically, his life was short, but his accomplishments were many and life was full. He will be remembered......and he will be missed.
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