Dixie (Lewis) Short, 65, died on Thu, Dec 28, 2006, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
Dixie was born on Sep 7, 1941, in Traverse City, the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Oleson) Lewis.
On Aug 20, 1960, she married Raymond E Short in Kalkaska.
Surviving Dixie is her beloved husband, Ray of 46 years; her daughters, Sandy (Dave) Hoxsie of Williamsburg, Diane (Jamie) Dupuie, Kathy (Tom) Birgy; and son Douglas (Denise) Short all of Kalkaska; grandchildren, Troy (Ann) Jenkins, Morgan and Casey Dupuie, Brittney and Shania Short, Thad and Alyssa Birgy; and great grandson, Matthew Jenkins; her sisters, Betty (Bob) Dunham, Evelyn (Ron) Bishop; brothers, Del (Lucille) Lewis and Sam (Mary Lee) Lewis all of Kalkaska.
Dixie worked many years at Holiday Drugs in Kalkaska and Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, LTC.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandson.
A private family service was held per Dixie's wishes. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home.
