Obituary of George Alvah Dickson

George Alvah Dickson Sr., 82, of Hoodsport, Washington passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. A celebration of his life service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, March 20th at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, Washington. Pastor Darren Dickson will be officiating. Following the ceremony his remains will be laid to rest next to his mother’s and father’s graves. Memorials may be made to the Hood Canal food bank, 331 North Finch Creek Road, Hoodsport, Washington. A reception will follow at his sister Doris Sipila’s home 21418 276th Ave SE, Maple Valley from 4 pm to 7 pm. George was born October 22, 1932 to Clyde and Luella Dickson. He is survived by his wife Karla, children Debra, Dan, George, Luella, Dorothy, Mathew, Thomas, and 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He also has 4 step-children Rick, Lori, Jeff, and Larry and 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with his wife Karla. George was a loving husband, father, and friend to all. George served his country as a Marine in the Marine Corps. Years later, he worked for and retired from the Mohawk Company. Since George was not one to stay idle, he later worked as a security guard for the Lake Cushman area. He always enjoyed working as well as spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his time at his cabin in Hoodsport working in his yard and sitting on the porch visiting with family. He will be remembered most for the times he spent with his children and other family members visiting his parents in their Maple Valley home.