Shirley Ann Dixon

Shirley Ann (Killeen) Dixon was born January 25, 1940 in Dodge, Nebraska to Patrick and Floretta (Muller) Killeen. Shirley’s family moved around when she was young, but stayed near the Dodge, Clyde, and North Bend, Nebraska areas. She attended country school, and graduated from Bergan Mercy High School in Fremont, Nebraska. After high school, Shirley attended the College of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas for one year. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the College of St. Mary in Omaha, and went on to achieve her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Shirley married John Dixon on September 25, 1975 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha, and to this union, one daughter was born: Margaret Ann. The family made their home in Omaha, and have lived at Riverside Lake outside of Waterloo, Nebraska for the past 30 years. Shirley was proud to have been an Elementary school teacher for 37 years. She first taught at Christ the King Catholic School when it first opened in Omaha, and then spent the next 34 years teaching at Washington Elementary in Omaha with the Omaha Public School system. In addition to her job educating school students, she was active at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn, teaching the CCD students. Shirley was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing the piano, and was fond of an evening out at Farmer Brown’s in Waterloo. She was a very Holy woman, who adored and doted over her daughter and her grandchildren. Shirley’s family would like her to be remembered as someone who cared for others. Shirley passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 4 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Floretta. Shirley is survived by her husband John, of Waterloo, daughter & son-in-law Margaret Ann & Matthew Broxterman of Topeka, KS, grandchildren: Christian, Brendan, and Missy, and her brother & sister-in-law Don & Laurie Killeen of Lincoln, NE, nephews, grand niece and grand nephews. Shirley A. Dixon, age 72, of Waterloo, NE, died 10/29/12. Shirley was a teacher for 37 years, 34 with OPS. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband John, of Waterloo, daughter & son-in-law Margaret Ann & Matthew Broxterman of Topeka, KS, grandchildren: Christian, Brendan, and Missy, brother & sister-in-law Don & Laurie Killeen of Lincoln, NE. Funeral Mass Monday, 11/5/12, 10:30 AM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 PM with a Wake service at 4 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Shirley Ann Dixon

January 25, 1940 - October 29, 2012