Funeral services for Frank M. Dixon, 68, former Ellensburg resident who died at his home in Seattle last night, will be held at the Honeycutt Chapel here Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. W. M. Martin will be in charge and burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery
Born October 2, 1873, in Iowa, Dixon came to Ellensburg with his parents when he was nine years old. He farmed here for many years and operated a livery stable. He moved to Yakima 16 years ago and subsequently went to Seattle. He was married here to Miss Ollie O’Rear in 1903. She died in 1917
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Caroline Dixon; a daughter, Mrs. L. P. O’Hare of Seattle; one grandson; a brother, Joe Dixon of Portland; a half brother, Archie Dixon of Vancouver and a half sister, Mrs. William Eadon of Orting, and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. W. F. Erickson of Ellensburg
Frank was the son of John Wesley Dixon and Sarah E. Smith. My records say he was born in IL not IA. Frank died May 22, 1942
Contributed by: Sheli Steedman