In Memory of
Mr. Jamie "Jim"
Dixon
Dixon
1961 - 2018
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Everest Funeral Chapel Limited o/a Everest of Thunder Bay
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
View full message >>>
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Kathy Berardi and Bob Cerutti
"Remembering Jim for his great sense of humour and welcoming smile. All our love"
View full message >>>
Obituary for Mr. Jamie "Jim" Dixon
Dixon, Jim (Jamie)
1961 – 2018
After 25 years, 6 months, 19 days of blissful marriage preceded by 3 years, 7 months, 28 days of courtship, Jim sadly and reluctantly departed this place we call earth on May 18, 2018.
Born in March 1961 to parents Frank & Rita Dixon, he was the youngest of three boys. He always put family first, caring for his parents as they aged. He balanced this with raising his family, working and even running his own business for several years. He was there for them for everything, spending many hours at the RC track on Cumberland St, playing in the park, going for drives and road trips with his parents and family.
Jim’s second love in life was riding motorcycles, obtaining this license before his vehicle license and he had many bikes throughout the years. His love of motorcycles wore off on his wife Julie and son Jamie, both of whom he enjoyed riding with in and around the city. There were also road trips, with Julie on the back, deep into the States.
Throughout his illness, Jim’s concern was always what would happen to us. His mom who had just been placed in long term care, how would she would react to his illness? His son and daughter-in-law who he would not see continue to grow and achieve things they worked for. His grandson, the little character, would he remember Papa? He was deeply saddened that he could not live out the rest of his working years and retirement with Julie. The question of why was asked many times, as well as the statement “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” He fought with every gram of his body and mind.
Left to live here on this earth is his wife Julie; son Jamie (Reann) and grandson Brody; mom Rita and brother Jerry. Many nephews and nieces also survive. He was predeceased by his father Frank and brother Jack.
Jim spoke frequently of the care, love and concern he received from his Thunder Bay Cancer Team and their support staff, the staff of 1A. You also are a part of this journey, and became a home away from home for many weeks…. thank you. Julie would also like to thank Susie in the Supportive Care Department and Debra of Hospice Northwest. Dr. Gehman, your quick action bought Jim some more time. Drs. Ramchandar and Sicheri, your kindness and expertise were calming. Dr. Simpson, without you Jim would have been in so much pain and he would not have been able to get any enjoyment from his last chapter in this life. Your care and compassion are unsurpassed…. thank you. To anyone else in the Cancer Centre that helped… thank you. A special thank you to St Joe’s Hospice/Palliative. Your attention to us made the last leg a bit more bearable. All of you made this horrible nightmare roller coaster a bit more bearable.
To our friends and family near and far, that were here for us during this journey…. thank you.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:00pm in Epiphany Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow immediately at the Current River Rec Centre. Donations to the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Clinic or St Joe’s Hospice/Palliative are greatly appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Westfort Chapel, 420 West Gore Street at James.
1961 – 2018
After 25 years, 6 months, 19 days of blissful marriage preceded by 3 years, 7 months, 28 days of courtship, Jim sadly and reluctantly departed this place we call earth on May 18, 2018.
Born in March 1961 to parents Frank & Rita Dixon, he was the youngest of three boys. He always put family first, caring for his parents as they aged. He balanced this with raising his family, working and even running his own business for several years. He was there for them for everything, spending many hours at the RC track on Cumberland St, playing in the park, going for drives and road trips with his parents and family.
Jim’s second love in life was riding motorcycles, obtaining this license before his vehicle license and he had many bikes throughout the years. His love of motorcycles wore off on his wife Julie and son Jamie, both of whom he enjoyed riding with in and around the city. There were also road trips, with Julie on the back, deep into the States.
Throughout his illness, Jim’s concern was always what would happen to us. His mom who had just been placed in long term care, how would she would react to his illness? His son and daughter-in-law who he would not see continue to grow and achieve things they worked for. His grandson, the little character, would he remember Papa? He was deeply saddened that he could not live out the rest of his working years and retirement with Julie. The question of why was asked many times, as well as the statement “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” He fought with every gram of his body and mind.
Left to live here on this earth is his wife Julie; son Jamie (Reann) and grandson Brody; mom Rita and brother Jerry. Many nephews and nieces also survive. He was predeceased by his father Frank and brother Jack.
Jim spoke frequently of the care, love and concern he received from his Thunder Bay Cancer Team and their support staff, the staff of 1A. You also are a part of this journey, and became a home away from home for many weeks…. thank you. Julie would also like to thank Susie in the Supportive Care Department and Debra of Hospice Northwest. Dr. Gehman, your quick action bought Jim some more time. Drs. Ramchandar and Sicheri, your kindness and expertise were calming. Dr. Simpson, without you Jim would have been in so much pain and he would not have been able to get any enjoyment from his last chapter in this life. Your care and compassion are unsurpassed…. thank you. To anyone else in the Cancer Centre that helped… thank you. A special thank you to St Joe’s Hospice/Palliative. Your attention to us made the last leg a bit more bearable. All of you made this horrible nightmare roller coaster a bit more bearable.
To our friends and family near and far, that were here for us during this journey…. thank you.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:00pm in Epiphany Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow immediately at the Current River Rec Centre. Donations to the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Clinic or St Joe’s Hospice/Palliative are greatly appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Westfort Chapel, 420 West Gore Street at James.