Arlene Dixon Obituary

Arlene was born on December 3, 1921 to Julia and Alfred Olson in Groton, SD. She attended school in Groton and following graduation attended nursing school in St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. After graduation she entered the army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served for four years in Colorado Springs. During her tour, she met Charles Dixon, and they were married in August 7, 1948. They purchased a house in East Colorado Springs and on June 16, 1949 they had their first and only child, Robert. She pursued her nursing career in Penrose Hospital for 18 years until she retired in 1977. She led an active church life with Our Saviour Lutheran Church and maintained her professional friendships and interests until she passed away. Grateful for having shared her life is her son, Bob and his wife, Evi; Mark and Sandra Israel; Judy Fain and many relatives and close friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and her brothers: Art and Maurice.