After sharing her life with us for 85 years, Dixie Ralston passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 6, 2002, at her Mapleton home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 25, 1917 in Provo, UT to Fred G. and Winifred Naylor Richmond. She married Arnold M. Marston June 8, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1969. She married George P. Ralston June 9, 1970. He also preceded her in death in 1974. Dixie was a member of the LDS Church. Dixie was raised and educated in Provo. She followed Arnold as he served in the Army as a Colonel in World War II. They lived in Oklahoma, Tennessee, California, Ogden, and Provo. Vibrant, active, caring and always loving unconditionally, she also had a great joy of gardening and travel. Her greatest love was her family and home. Arnold and Dixie were the parents of three children, Lynne (John) Tahbaz, Salt Lake City, Diane Marston, Mapleton, and Rick (Bonnie) Marston, Salt Lake City.
She is survived by one sister, Marilyn (Don) Marston. Preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Dorothy (Lee) Black, Ruth (Joe) Burnham. Dixie is also survived by five grandchildren, Chris (Leah) Tahbaz, New York City, Tony Tahbaz, Aaron (Malece) Marston, Mindi (Matthew) Weber all of Salt Lake City, Tom Marston, presently serving an LDS Mission in Columbus, OH; and two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Nora Tahbaz, New York City.
Graveside services will be Tues. April 9, 2002, Provo City Cemetery, 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Viewing will be 12:30-1:30 p.m., Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St, Provo, UT. Directors, Berg Mortuary.