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Ralph Chauncey Dix

Ralph Dix Obituary

RALPH CHAUNCEY DIX Ralph Chauncey Dix, beloved father and husband, passed away at his home in Palm Springs on Thursday, June 16th, 2005 at the age of 79. Ralph was born August 9th, 1925 in Provo, Utah to parents William and Hazel Dix. Ralph joined the submarine service in WWII and served on the USS Chivo. He was Vice President for the Northrop Corp. until his retirement. Ralph was known for his poetry and was a member of the International Poets Society. Ralph gained the love and respect of everyone who knew him. All will miss him. He is survived by his loving wife Ann Dix and his five children, daughter Sherrie Atkinson; sons Gary, Russell, Brent and Mark Dix; step-daughter Linda Daniels; step-son Bryan Hintz; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren . A memorial service will be held August 6, 1 pm at the Desert Chapel, 630 Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, Ca. (760-327-2772) In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorial contributions be made to Odyssey Hospice of Rancho Mirage (760-346-2816)

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Published by Orange County Register on Jun. 26, 2005.

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Sherrie Atkinson (Dix)

July 1, 2005

Thank you all for your entries in the guest book. I know how wonderful my father was but it is so comforting to hear others express it. The affirmation of his life from the eyes of others, memories of others are all treasures I will be able to keep. I pray I will be able to live up to the example my dad set as a human of greatness, compassion, fairness, charity, honesty, with sense of humor......(the list could go on and on) Thanks and in memory of Ralph Dix from his loving daughter Sherrie

Donna & John O'Brien

June 29, 2005

Dear Ann, Sherrie, Gary, Russell, Brent, Mark, Linda and Bryan,



Our deepest feelings can't always find their way from hearts to words. It's hard to know just what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great and because your dear Ralph will be missed in so many ways. But even though no words can truly comfort you, perhaps they can, in some small way, express the depth of care and concern that's felt for you now. A father's love transcends death and the beautiful qualities he possessed will live on through you, his wonderful children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Dick Mosher

June 29, 2005

Ralph was one of the Good Guy "executives at Northrop during the time when we had the family attitude there. Played golf with him many times always enjoyed it. My condolences to the family

Tom Opferman

June 28, 2005

Ralph Dix... A man one will remember always. One who inspired a great many people who knew him personally or worked for him at one time or another. I was one who only knew him as my manager while working at Nortronics in Anaheim during the 60's. He, and also his close buddy, Don Loomer remain in my memory as two great contributors to this countries greatness. May God welcome Ralph to join Don once again in his kingdom in Heaven

Donald Decker

June 28, 2005

To the family.

Ralph is going to be greatly missed. He was my Manager, as well as one of my mentors at Northrop and I know I will miss him! I will always remember both Don Loomer, and Ralph and what I learned from both of them. My sympathy goes out to everyone in the family.



Don & Lena Decker

julie dix

June 27, 2005

Ralph was my father-in-law and the greatest friend to me since I met him 35 years ago. I have never known a more open and friendly, honest and honorable man and I will miss him with all of my heart. His wife, Ann, all of his children and grandchildren, friends and associates mourn the loss of Ralph. A warmth and light has gone from the world with his passing, but I will always remember his smile and that will console me in the days to come. Thank you for your love, Ralph, Love, Juls

Vickie Armstrong-Rice

June 26, 2005

HI Dix Family~

I grew up on Evergreen (237)

Street, Anaheim, Ca. Always

wondered what happened to all of you. Sherry gave me a girl figurine when I was 7 & I still have it.

Mom, Millie, is 78 & doing fine.

Blessing to you all at this time in

the loss of your father, Ralph.

Vickie Armstrong Rice

[email protected]

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