Dixie Lee Fetrow
July 01, 1956 - December 05, 2015
Obituary
MONONA-Dixie L. Fetrow, age 59, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Dixie was an accomplished scientist who earned her Medical Tech degree from Harrisburg Community College in 1976. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania then her Masters in Forensic Science, Toxicology from George Washington University in 1991. Dixie worked as a toxicologist for American Medical Labs in Fairfax, Va. In 1994, she served as a toxicologist for the International Olympic Committee Lab in Indianapolis. She worked for General Medical Labs as assistant director of toxicology from 2000-2008. Dixie worked as a quality assurance scientist at Promega Corporation from 2008 until October of 2015. She married her partner of 11 years, Jean, on May 3, 2014, in Duluth, Minn. Dixie and Jean made frequent trips to the North Shore (Lake Superior) where they enjoyed backpacking, birding and hiking. Dixie was an award-winning homebrewer and accomplished nature photographer. Dixie is survived by her loving spouse Jean L. Colvin; sister, Donna (Ed) Bechtel of Hummelstown, Pa.; best friend, Judi Dilks (Rex Merrill) of Madison; and her beloved cats, Vita and Nigel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray L. and Erma L. Fetrow. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Superior Hiking Trail Association in Dixie's honor. A special thanks to Agrace HospiceCare and Dr. Ahmed Al Niaimi for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Karen Kobey
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Dixie was one of a kind . Her special sense of humor, wit and enthusiasm will be sorely missed by her friends. Glad the journey is over and you can rest, Dixie. We look at The Lake( Superior) and remember
Dixie stooped and looking for rocks. We look at the mountains and remember Dixie climbing them with pack and boots. We see owls and think of Dixie with her camera taking photos. We raise a glass of good beer at the pub and remember Dixie. Always we remember Dixie because a huge part of her remains up here on the North Shore and will forever.
There are too many reminders to mention.
The Lake remains the same but we will all be changed for knowing Dixie.
Sending lots of LOVE and PEACE from the Shore, dear Jean.
Karen and Ellen
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Jamie Mickelson
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I worked with Dixie at Promega and she was always, always very helpful and kind in her ways. I know she enjoyed all her trips and taking time off. Her accomplishments in the science field are great. Thank you Dixie for the friendship you showed me and many others. - Jamie Mickelson
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Jeanette froehle
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Jean, we are saddened to hear of the loss of your spouse and our friend. I especially liked Dixie's sense of humor; Mike especially appreciated her brewing skills. We both have enjoyed your hospitality. Take care.
Mike & Jeanette
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Joanne Cantor
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Jean, I'm so sad to hear that Dixie has passed away. I'm sorry I never got to meet her, but knowing you, I was sure she would be wonderful. The descriptions I've read confirm what a remarkable and lovable person she was. May she rest in peace, and may your memories of her be a source of strength and joy for years to come. I look forward to seeing you back at Pilates or one-on-one when you're ready. We have missed you. With warm thoughts and prayers, Joanne.
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Lori Souther
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Dixie was my neighbor for over 10 years, she was very kind and friendly person, and when she married Jean you could see just how happy the two were. My condolences to you Jean and Dixie's family, she will be truly missed. Lori
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Mary Sweeney
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Jean, I am so sorry to hear about Dixie passing away, accept my sympathy to you and your families.
I worked with Dixie at Promega and I will never forget the good times we shared in the Formulation
Lab, Dixie was a great person and friend to many. My prayers are with you.
Mary Sweeney