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Donald B. Dixon, a longtime resident of South King County, passed away on November 12, 2021. He was born to Bert and Ruth Dixon in Bellingham, WA on April 29, 1949.

After high school, he completed flight school training in Fort Wolters, TX and Fort Rucker, AL. He married Candace Gruenewald in 1969 and they adopted a son, Donald Paul Dixon in 1970. Don served in Vietnam from 1970-1971 in the 170th Assault Helicopter Company, the “Bikinis”. His heroism can be seen in the movie, “Angels from Above.”

Don joined the Auburn Fire Department in 1975 where he met Pamela Spencer. They married in 1977 and raised their three children together in Kent, WA.

Don prefers a simple life and enjoys exploring the beautiful outskirts of the Pacific Northwest. She is active in her children’s lives, often running them at every event and volunteering at church. He had the gift for interacting and loving people from all walks of life or “scoundles and rascals like me” as he always said. Above all, Don was committed and humbled by his faith in God. He is no doubt resting with the angels.

He is survived by his children: Jessica (Brandon) Cunningham, Joshua Dixon and Joseph Dixon as well as his friend and ex -wife, Pam Dixon. Don is the proud “Dad” of Tanner Alvarez, Kielee Dixon, Emma Dixon, Lily Dixon, Jacoby Dixon, Tristen Dixon, Lucas Layos and Gabriel Dixon. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her siblings: Carol (Dennis) Erwin, Patti (Dan Mitzel) Burklund, David (Grace) Dixon, Shannon (Lee) Van Scyoc, Dan (Julie) Dixon

and Becky (Tom) Maage as well as many step- siblings, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Dixon, his mother Ruth Steele, his son, Donald Dixon and his son -in -law Bobbi (Joshua) Dixon.

A celebration of life will take place on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Bible Chapel in Auburn, WA at exactly 10:00 AM. Acceptance will follow. He will be buried with military honors at Tahoma National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

In exchange for flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northwest Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America or to the Seattle Union Gospel Mission.

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