Ron Dickinson

Ron Dickinson was born in Spokane, WA in March 1943. He grew up in the Seattle area with his 2 younger brothers and their parents and graduated from Bothell High School.

While attending the University of Washington where he earned degrees in Business and Law, in January 1964 he played the saxophone in the Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses parade with the Husky marching band.

Ron joined the US Navy Jag Corps and after serving 3 years active duty, he remained in the reserves until retirement. Ron was the City Attorney of Mercer Island, WA for 22 years where he and his wife Victoria also called home. Enjoying many social activities he played slow-pitch softball as team pitcher with life- long friends.

In 1994, Ron became a Federal Judge in the Social Security Hearing Office. He worked in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Charleston, SC, and Phoenix, AZ, until his retirement May 2013. With a sense of curiosity and adventure, he and Victoria enjoyed travels abroad, cross country trips, golf, Wine Club, and barbeques with his amazing friends. A 3 ½ months car trip up the CA coast to Seattle was perfect this summer.

Ron passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2015, 2 days before returning home to Phoenix. Ron is survived by his wife Victoria, his daughter Laura, his son Ashley, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.

Family and friends will gather on Mercer Island, WA in the near future to sprinkle Ron’s ashes and to celebrate his life. You are so loved and missed.

Any donation to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.