Irene C. Dickinson

      Irene C. Dickinson, 92 (nee Clark) of Mt.. Vernon formerly of Lorain-Amherst died Friday, March 3, 2005 at the Inn at Hillen Vale in Mt. Vernon following a lingering illness.

     Mrs. Dickinson was born on September 3, 1913 in Willard. In 1990, she moved to Elyria Methodist Village and then in 2001 moved to Mt. Vernon.

     She received a teaching certificate from Geneva College in Geneva, PA and began a teaching career that spanned more than 35 years. She moved to Amherst in 1960 and began teaching Junior High School. She taught in both the Firelands and Amherst School systems. She retired in 1978.

     She was a member of the Heritage Presbyterian Church in Lorain. She enjoyed her volunteer work at Community Health Partners, gardening, reading, quilting and her various church activities. She was an avid bridge player and participated in a book club.

     Mrs. Dickinson is survived by a daughter Sue (Rodney) Buchanan of Howard, OH, son Russell Dickinson of Pueblo, CO, 2 granddaughters (Lori King & Lisa Strayer), 5 great granddaughters and one great grandson.

      She was preceded in death by her husband Harry F. Dickinson in 1971, her parents Boyd & Lela (nee Reed) Clark, sisters Kathryn Baxter and Trinna Vogel.

     Friends may call at the Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 N. Leavitt Road, Lorain, Ohio on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 AM. The Rev. James E. Smucker, pastor will officiate.

     Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery, near Willard on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 2:30 PM The Rev. Rodney J. Buchanan, her son-in-law will conduct graveside services.

     Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5^th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052

 

Condolences

From:     Peggy Shupe (Fletcher)
Relation: Friend & student

She was a great person and a great teacher. I was a student of hers at Firelands. She was a great influence in my life, and I was sorry to read about her passing. My condolences to her family.
 

From:     Bonnie Baker Roth
Relation: Student 1950-1952  Camden Elementary School

I have never forgotten your mother. She was one of the best teachers I ever had.  She taught the 5th and 6th grade when I knew her. She made school very interesting, even though I was one of her more challenging students.  She was compassionate and far ahead of her time in teaching skills and relationships. We have another connection.  My father later married Nancy Lambie who was a cleaning woman for your mother in the 1950's.  Perhaps you remember her.  Nancy died in 2000 after a long illness.
You have my sympathy.
 

From:     Martin Manges
Relation: Student-8th Grade 1960 + Classmate of Rusty Class of '65

Rusty,

I am so sorry for your loss, for your mother was my favorite and best English teacher to whom I am forever grateful that she was so patient.

Martin
FHS '65

 

From:     The Sells Family
Relation:

Our Lord give us love ones, for a while to love & be loved. they are forever in our heart. But now in the hand of God peace is for evermore. God Blessd you.
 

From:     Bruce Wasem
Relation: Friend
 

Sue and Rusty,

I was very sorry to hear of the death of your mother.  She was always one of my favorite teachers, and when our class had the 40th reunion in 2004, her name was mentioned as one of the teachers many had hoped to see.

You have my deepest sympathy.

Bruce

From:     Judith Edgar Dixon
Relation: Student

Mrs. Dickinson was an influence on my life I can never thank enough. She taught me the joys of reading.
She was kind and generous and all round wonderful.

The world has lost a really good person and the Angels are fortunate to have her.

Sincerely,

Judy Edgar Dixon
( 5th & 6th Grades 1950/51 Camden School