Leonard Roy LeRoy Dixon

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Leonard LeRoy Dixon, age 90, better known as “Roy”, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born June 3, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Olive Davis and Leonard Francis Dixon.

Upon graduation from South High School, Roy enlisted in the US Navy and served in WWII as a Radar Technician.

Upon his return he saw a dark haired beauty, Mary Lou Averett at a ward Fundraiser and told his buddy Wayne, “that is the girl I am going to marry”. On June 18, 1947, he fulfilled that pledge in the Salt Lake, LDS Temple. They have been married for over 68 years.

One of Roy’s earliest jobs was working in his Dad’s radiator repair shop. He then spent most of his career as a TV and radio Technician, and as Service Manager for South East Furniture. He resided in the Wilford Ward where he raised his family and as a devoted member of the LDS church, served in many positions including, Scoutmaster, Teacher, member of the Bishopric and many Priesthood Leadership positions. He selflessly shared his talents and time with the neighbors he loved.

Dad enjoyed music and played the piano and the accordion by ear. He loved gospel study, gardening, bowling with Mom and the outdoors. He especially loved riding Mt. Trails, fishing and exploring God’s beautiful world.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Averett Dixon and devoted daughters and son; Sherry Staten, Linda Brewer (Doug), Debbie Olson (Duff), Bonnie Morrill, Lori Kirk (Preston) and Mark Dixon. Twenty-two Grand Children and fifty-three Great Grand Children will miss their playful grandpa.

Also survived by sisters, Leola Fox and Connie Barlow, and brothers Loran and Leland Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Louis Dixon.

Dad exemplified everything that is good and was a true disciple of Jesus Christ on earth.

The family would like to thank the staff of Harmony Home Health Care, with special thanks to Rudy, Corinne and Jennifer for their special assistance in making life comfortable in his final year.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Wilford Ward 3179 S Highland Drive. Viewing Monday evening, March 28, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S Highland Drive, and one hour prior to service at the Wilford Ward building.