Richard L. Dickinson

Richard L. Dickinson, 84, beloved father, husband and friend, passed away March 28, 2015.

He was a longtime Alaska resident, arriving in 1967 after realizing a lifelong dream of driving the Alaska Highway. While in Alaska, he resided in Anchorage, the Eagle River area, Soldotna, and the Mat-Su Valley.

Richard was born April 23, 1931, in Warren, Penn. He served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, which provided him with many great adventures. On his tour in Japan, he met the love of his life, Yoshiko, and they shared 49 years together going fishing, camping and enjoying life. He retired in 1974 as a Senior Master Sergeant. During his years in the Army, he served two tours in Vietnam. After retiring from the Armed Forces, he worked for Petrolane and Suburban Propane in Anchorage and on the Kenai Peninsula.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Yoshiko.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Barbra Pfeifer, Roger Pfeifer, Arthur Dickinson (Toni), and Sandra Burson (Billy); grandsons, Matt, Richie, Seth (Nina), Ethan, great-grandson, William; and his special friend, Shirley Wittingham.

Services are April 11 at Alaska Heritage Memorial Chapel, 1015 South Check St., Wasilla, with a viewing beginning at 2 p.m., and services to follow at 4 p.m.