Beverly A. Dixon

Bev grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from Southwest High School, where she was active in band and athletics. She lived the bulk of her life in Leawood, Kansas, having also lived in Norfolk, Virginia, and London, England. She met her husband, Donald D. Dixon, while they were both attending the University of Kansas. They were married after graduation on April 26, 1958. They were blessed with three children and 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Bev always said that her husband, children, and grandchildren came first in her life.

At KU, Bev graduated with a BA degree in Physical Education. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Kappa Phi Women’s Christian organization, serving as president. She was a talented musician and a KU varsity athlete in field hockey and softball.

Bev taught at Rosedale High School in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a travel agent in Kansas City for 17 years until the birth of her grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Broadway United Methodist Church, active as Chairperson of the church administrative board and participant on all committees for years. She was the church interior decorator for 25 years. Bev was active in the Kansas City, Missouri Museum of Natural Science and gave children’s theater performances in local elementary schools for 8 years. She served on the board of Della C Lamb charity, succeeding her mother in that position. Bev was the area director of cheerleading for eight years for the Meadowbrook/Mission Valley area, grades 5 through 9, through the YMCA. She was a member of PEO and a past member of Mission Hills Country Club.

Because of her husband’s career in international work, living in London, and her work as a travel agent, the family became more involved in travel. Bev was always ready to grab a bag and her camera at a moment’s notice to see a new country or revisit a favorite. She was able to visit 87 countries and was always anxious to get back to her kids, grandchildren, and garden. Bev loved gardening, skiing, golf, tennis, and taking photographs. Some of her favorite times were the many years that the family spent together in their home in Breckenridge, Colorado.

She was predeceased by her mother, father, and husband of 68 years. She is survived by their three children, Kirby Dixon Brown (Kerwin), Drue Ann Dixon Hickey (David), Bradley Warner Dixon, and her sister, Chloe Childers. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Madeline Lee Brown Bellinger (Ricky), Reid Dixon Brown, Kyle Warner Hickey, Natalie Elizabeth Hickey, and Jessica Riley Hickey, and one great-grandchild, Richie Bellinger.

Private graveside services will be held for the family.

In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be sent to Keystone United Methodist Church at 406 West 74th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, or a charity of your choice.