Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dickinson, Frederick W. September 27, 2003
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Lakewood News, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003

LAKE ODESSA- Frederick W. Dickinson, age 76, of Lake Odessa, was called Home to his

Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2003.

Fred was born in Lyons, on March 13, 1927 to Ray and Mildred (Barnes) Dickinson.

He graduated from Lyons High School and then served in the U.S. Army during World 
War II and the occupation of Japan. Following his discharge, Fred graduated from 
Moody Bible Institute, Wheaton College, and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 
(Cornerstone University). He later attended the University of Michigan and Michigan

State University.

Fred taught in the English Department of Lakewood High School for 28 years before 
retiring in 1986. He had been a Regional President of the MEA.

For many years, Fred also operated a dairy farm in the Woodland area. His flower and

vegetable gardens were his pride and joy throughout his retirement years.

Above all, Fred will be remembered for his devotion to God, his wife, and his 
family.

He is survived by Lois, his loving wife of 49 years; his children and grandchildren,

Jonathon Dickinson (Luke, Derek, Michelle, and Melody) of Charlotte, Timothy (Mary)

Dickinson (Kate and Kristi) of Woodland, Suzanne (Joe) Dahms (Corey and Jamie) of 
Lake Odessa, Ryne (Julie) Dickinson (Tyler and Damon) of Appleton, WI, and Rhonda 
(Jack) Barrett (Christopher, Stacy and Ashley) of Muskegon; sister and brothers, 
Ruth Ann (Rev. Charles) Alber of Iowa, Arthur (Iva) Dickinson of Grand Rapids, and 
David (Karen) Dickinson of Charlevoix; sisters and brothers-in-law, Genny Dickinson,

Donna and Rev. Wayne Kiel, Max and Karen Veldman, and Marcia and James Poll.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Floyd Dickinson and Duane 
Dickinson.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. 
Burial will take place in West Sebewa Cemetery.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Children's 
Bible Hour, Mel Trotter Mission in Grand Rapids, or the Moody Bible Institute. 

Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 

Additional Comments:
Age: 76
West Sebewa Cemetery 

WWII Veteran

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