DICKSON, William Robert (Bill)

Gold Country Media Newspapers, Auburn, California Sunday, April 17, 2011 Long time Auburn resident, William Robert Dickson "Bill" passed away on March 5, 2011 at the age of 98. He was born December 8, 1912 in Kingman Arizona and lived in Southern California for 50 years. Bill worked in Encino California as a landscape gardener and nurseryman until he and his wife Molly moved to Auburn in 1971, where Bill worked at Eisley's nursery until his retirement in 1991. Bill loved gardening, walking, playing guitar and harmonica. He especially loved metal detecting in and around the Foothills. Survivors include his daughter, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three nieces and two nephews. Private family services will be held at a later date.