Dixie Forsyth

DIXIE JEAN FORSYTH 1940 - 2013 DIXIE JEAN FORSYTH passed away peacefully at home with her family around her. She was born in Cardston, Alberta on July 27, 1940. She was the second child of 4, born to John Donald Forsyth and Ruth Wilson Forsyth. She enjoyed her life on the Ranch and loved her horses. She is survived by 2 sons and 4 daughters: Dr. Don (Jane) Gibb, Robyn (Michael) Holt, Dana (Michael) Smith, Tami (Blair) Johnson, Cyndi (Michael) Bartsoff, and Dr. Alan (Tonya) Gibb. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; as well as a brother, Dr. Don Forsyth, sisters Myrna Kearl and Brenda Wright. Dixie was always a member of the L.D.S. church, serving in many positions. She loved family, horses, and the outdoors. She was proud to become Rodeo Queen of Canada in 1956. She studied and became an R.N. at the Galt School of Nursing. She loved her job and became the Director of Nursing at the Raymond Hospital. Dixie enjoyed nursing and continued working until her passing. She was kind, loving, very compassionate and always smiling. She was a strong leader and a hard worker. She will be greatly missed by so many family and friends. Mom, Keep your boots on tight. Keep your Lasso loose. Keep your hat on straight. Don't let your saddle slip. And always keep a smile on your face! We love you mom. Friends may meet the family on Friday evening, October 25 at the Raymond Stake Center from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. or from 2:00 to 2:40 p.m. on Saturday prior to the funeral service at the church. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, RAYMOND STAKE CENTRE, 2 North, 200 West, Raymond, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery.

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