Rebecca "Becky" J. Dickson

Rebecca "Becky" J. Dickson, 69, of Mansfield, passed away early Sunday morning, April 8, 2018, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born March 26, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Paul Richard Strater and Joann M. (Pfahler) Strater McKee.

She was a graduate of Madison High School, Class of 1967 and was on the organizing committee for the 50th Class Reunion. Becky was also employed at Madison Schools as the Head Cook for 20 years. Always smiling, laughing and happy, she was a fighter to the very end of her illness, choosing to be positive in the face of adversity and never allowing her disease to prevent her from living her life. Becky was a great wife and mom and wonderful grandma. She enjoyed attending her children's sporting events when they were younger and then followed the sporting careers of her grandchildren. She had a love of animals and enjoyed their company.

Becky was a wonderful seamstress and made many outfits over the years. She also enjoyed quilting and cross stitch. An avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and OSU Buckeyes, she stood behind them through thick and thin. She was bitten by the traveling bug and enjoyed many camping trips in the family Coachman Caravan CH-20. She visited many places and most enjoyed the Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Florida and Myrtle Beach.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Dickson; daughter, Lori (Rob) Richter of Mansfield; son, Scott (Sheila) Dickson of Mansfield; three grandchildren, Ashley, Anthony and Brooklyn; a half sister, Donna (Jim) Easley of Columbus; a niece, Jodi (Bob) Webber of Sarasota, FL; a nephew, Steve (Michelle) Easley of Columbus; two great-nieces, Heather Easley and Chiana Webber; her lifelong best friends, Pat, Diane, Cheryl and Howard; her friends from the Card Club; and her beloved dog, Brutus. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Michael Strater; step father, Henry McKee; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Raymond I. and Joan P. Dickson; and a brother-in-law, Gary E. Dickson.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Celebrant Mark Dettmer officiating. A private family burial will be held in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Richland County.