Reid C. Dickerson

Reid C. Dickerson, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020.
Reid was born on June 5, 1924 in Franklin, Nebraska and spent his childhood on a farm in rural Chase County.
After serving in the Navy he completed his degree in Agronomy at the University of Nebraska where he met his wife, Phyllis.  
Reid was an agriculturist for Great Western Sugar in Nebraska, Montana, and Colorado. After raising their family in Hysham, Montana and Loveland, Colorado, Reid and Phyllis retired to Grand Junction in 1988. Reid spent most of his time outdoors gardening, playing golf, bicycling, fishing, hunting, camping, and exploring the desert West.  He was a football enthusiast (go Huskers!) and enjoyed volunteering at the Museum of Western Colorado and Cross Orchards Living History Farm. He cherished spending time with family and his role as a father and grandfather.  The foundation of his life was guided by his strong Christian faith.  He was an active member of the Redlands United Methodist Church.
Reid is preceeded in death by his sisters, Fay and Eloise; son, Rob; and son-in-law, Don.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Phyllis; four children and their spouses, Dave and Vicki, Anne and Bob, Jim and Dot, Wendy, and Kathy; six grandchildren, Russ, Keith, Janna, Emma, Jake, and Sam; and two great-grandchildren, Reid and Jane.
Memorial services will be planned at a later date.