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Geraldine Watts Dickerson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister returned to our Heavenly Father on Nov. 5, 2002. Surrounded by her loving family she ended a courageous four-year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born Oct. 24, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Loy Willard and Carmen Glauser Watts. She is the eldest child and will be missed by her family; brothers, David L. (Marilyn) Watts, Logan Utah; Larry (Tonya) Watts, Bountiful, Utah; sisters, Marcia (Bruce) Dickerson, Mapleton Utah; and Marilyn (Alman) Dustin, Providence Utah. She is survived by her loving husband, Brent H. Dickerson, Logan Utah; sons Dr. Jason B. (Kristen) Dickerson, Murray, Utah; Jared W. (Jacquelyn) Dickerson, Anchorage Alaska; daughters Jodi A. (Dr. Nolan) Solomon, Queen Creek, Arizona; Kati J. and Jami F. Dickerson, Logan, Utah and three grandchildren, Tevin J. Dickerson, Trent Dickerson, and Jackson K. Solomon. She was preceded in death by her father.
Gerri was raised in Logan and graduated from Logan High School in 1963. She enjoyed history and English, most of all she enjoyed being outside and playing sports. Physical education was her favorite class. While attending Logan High she was Student Body Officer her senior year. She attended Utah State University and in 1967 graduated from the College of Education, earning her teaching certificate. She was married in the Logan LDS Temple to her high school sweetheart Brent H. Dickerson on Nov. 21, 1967.
After her marriage she taught physical education at South Cache Junior High School where she was able to combine the two things in life that she really loved teaching, and playing sports. Throughout her life she was always a teacher and an example to others. Whether it was teaching physical education, teaching in the writing lab at Logan High, or working with the Special Education students at the High School, Gerri had a special gift of serving others. She was an active member in the local community, serving with her husband in civic and charitable organizations. Recently the Rotary Club of Logan honored her with the Paul Harris FeIIowship, which recognizes the giving of service above self.
Gerri loved being on the golf course. Dan Roskelley, the pro of Logan Golf and Country Club, nicknamed her "The Aerobic Golfer", as a result of her early morning speed rounds. She invited anyone to join her if they could keep up. She was able to share her athletic talents with her family as she taught and encouraged her children in various activities.
Gerri was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many different church callings in which her love for service radiated. Among her favorites was serving in the Young Women's organization. Serving with her husband as a Ward Missionary, she taught the gospel to many who were always touched by her sweet spirit. She was never afraid to share her testimony and love of the scriptures with others.
The viewing will be Friday, November 8, from 6:00-8:00 at the Mt. Logan Stake Center, 565 E. 100 S. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Logan Stake Center, 565 E. 100 S. There will also be a viewing from 9:30-10:45 prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and in accordance with Gerry's wishes, the Dickerson family has established the Geraldine "Gerry" Watts Dickerson Memorial Endowment (writing lab for the High School). Contributions can be sent to: The Geraldine "Gerry" Watts Dickerson Memorial Endowment % Logan City School District Foundation, 101 West Center Street, Logan, Utah 84321.
Funeral arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary, Logan, Utah.