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June 16, 1935 - July 21, 2024

In Loving Memory ~

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother Dixie Marilyn Sydia, who left us on July 21st, 2024 after a beautiful life lived. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her.

Dixie was survived by her sons; Dyke (Denise) Anderson, Dusty Anderson, Dana (Lynn) Anderson.

She is also survived by three step-sons; Kevin (Brenda) Sydia, Wayde (Arlee Ann) Sydia and Tom (Monica) Sydia. Grandchildren; Dan, Chris, Brooke, Tiffany, Brittany, Brandon, Katlen, Kyle, Amanda. Great Grandchildren; Caiden, Amelia, Max, Merrik, Lucas and Kaylee.

She had countless friends and family who felt her warmth and generosity.

She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Sydia; mother Rosalie Johnson; father Lester Coomes; sister Sally Lenss.

Dixie was born in Hoquiam, Washington and was raised in Aberdeen, Washington. She graduated from Weatherwax High school and attended Western Washington University. In 1957 she moved to Ashcroft BC with Dyke Sr where she was an active member of the Zion United Church and sang in the church choir for many decades. It was one of her greatest joys.

Mom raised her 3 boys in Ashcroft and Cache Creek before attending Simon Fraser University and receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Anthropology. Mom married Bill Sydia in 1990. They attended many AA meetings and roundups together and sang in the United Church choir together for many years. After Bills passing she decided to move to Kamloops, BC where some of her old friends from Ashcroft and Cache Creek also lived.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference

The family would like to thank the staff at Overlander Care for the care of Dixie for the past year.

We are doing a small graveside service with family.

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