Dixie (Hansen) Ferrick Keel |
| Posted 2008-12-11 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Big Bug News, Yavapai County, Arizona Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Dixie Ferrick Keel was born on Aug. 7, 1929 in Phoenix, Ariz. the second daughter of Fredrick and Bessie Eunice (Lovelady) Hansen. She passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at her daughter's home in Cortez at the age of 79. In Dixie's younger years she was a successful equine jockey. When Dixie and her late husband, Keith "Rowdy" Ferrick moved to the area, they were instrumental in the development of the local Search and Rescue Group. Dixie also worked as a clerk in the District and City courts. She loved to fish and travel, and Dixie was a member of the Red Hat Ladies. Community service was highly valued in Dixie's life. For a short time, Dixie was married to Benjamin Keel. The marriage ended in divorce. Surviving Dixie are her daughter, Deene Hinton and husband Steve of Cortez; and her special daughter Becky Willbanks and husband Tad of Lewis. Dixie also leaves behind her grandchildren, Stephanie Braun and husband, Matt of Cortez, Shayla Oliver and husband Brandon of Yellow Jacket, Keenan Willbanks and wife Lori of Dolores, and Travis Willbanks also of Dolores; numerous great grandchildren; her brothers, Fred Hansen, Jim Hansen and Billy Hansen, all of Arizona; and her step-son, Rusty Keel and wife Merrilyn. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Rowdy Ferrick; and her brother Jack Hansen. At this time no services are planned for Dixie. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log onto www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Information provided by survivors. |
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