GRESHAM, OREGON – Beverly Jane Dixon, born October 16, 1939, in Torrington to Otis and Genevieve Havely, transitioned on December 2, 2024. She was a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and Portland State University.
She was a speech pathologist for over 35 years working for both the Veterans Hospital and Parkrose School District. After her retirement, she also continuously worked for or volunteered in schools well into her 70s.
Bev was active in her school as a member of the bowling league and a leader in many schools she worked in. She was also a constant companion, statistician and fan at numerous sporting events.
As a young woman, she was a majorette and an active member of the Job’s Daughters chapter in her hometown. She was raised in the Methodist faith which she continued throughout her life. She graduated from Torrington High School in 1957.
After her marriage to Jim in 1963, she became his constant companion through their life together. She spent many hours volunteering at Parkrose United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son John, grandchildren Teagan and Nathaniel; sister-in-law Heidi, nephews David, Michael, niece Anja and their families; cousins Rita, Doug, Greg and their families.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Shrine Children’s Hospital of Portland (3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, Oregon 97239) or Snow Cap (PO Box 160, Fairview, Oregon 97024).
