HARVEY MERRIL (MEL) DIXON

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HARVEY MERRIL (MEL) DIXON

Harvey Merril (Mel) Dixon was born in Maryfield SK. May 17, 1930, to Oscar and Jessie Dixon. He was the oldest of four children, sister Shirley and brothers Barry and Walter.

In 1958 Mel met Joan Randell, they were married that May; February 1963 they adopted Randy. Later adding two biological children, Roger and Karen.

December 1965 Mel started working on the Richardson family Farm, where he helped with the race horses and other farm related work. With Mels failing health they decided to move to Winnipeg in 1974. He worked days caretaking for Winnipeg Housing and nights at the Concert Hall. He continued to work for Winnipeg Housing until his retirement in the late 80's. He was a Scout leader for many years while the boys were young.

He finally found his soulmate Jean Gizowski July 2007. Jean's family welcomed Mel into their lives with open arms and were by his side until the end.

Mel is predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Jessie, brothers Barry and Walter, Sister Shirly, sons Roger and Randy, stepson Larry, daughter-in-law Wendy and step granddaughter Jackie.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jean; daughter Karen (Steven); daughters-in-law, Ruth and Leann; Grandsons, Garrett, Riley, Austin; granddaughters, Charlene, Jessie (Kole), Tyra; Great-Grandsons Kooper and Waylon; step daughters, Nancy, Debbie (Pete), Kathy (Ken); step son Donny; Step grandchildren, Kyle, Kendra, Ashley, Justin, Stacy, Wade, Kayla; step great-grandchildren, Riley, Lillie, Hanalei, Mia, Corbin; step great great-grandchildren, Levi, Avery; many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 5 at 12:00 p.m at the Salvation Army, 324 Logan Ave, Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2025