Dr. G. David Dixon

Dr. G. David Dixon, beloved husband, father, and dedicated physician, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was born on March 27, 1936, to George and Isabel Dixon. David was the youngest of three children, growing up alongside his siblings, Jim and Laura, in a loving and supportive home.
On February 28, 1958, David married Carol Marie Vennerstrom, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of love and devotion, just three days shy of their milestone anniversary. Together, they raised two children: their daughter, Barbara Sarah, and their son, George David, Jr.. Carol’s passing left a deep void in his life, but in 2022, God gave David a special gift of love again, at age of 86.
On May 21, 2022, David married Dr. Lydia Woods, and together they enjoyed two and a half years of a joyful and fulfilling marriage. They were still honeymooning, cherishing every moment together and praising and thanking God each day for His gift of their union. David so often expressed his deep gratitude for having Lydia as his wife. Their time together in Sun City, Arizona, where David retired after leaving Leawood, Kansas, brought him immense happiness joy and companionship, but the time was much too short.
David’s lifelong passion for medicine led him to Tulane University in New Orleans, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1961. Following medical school, he practiced privately in Cook, Minnesota, for two years before embarking on his radiology residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. His residency was interrupted when he answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army as a radiologist, spending one of those years in Vietnam. Upon his return, he resumed and completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in April 1970. That same year, he earned certification from the American Board of Radiology, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in interventional radiology.
In April 1970, David joined the Expanded Radiology Department at St. Luke’s Hospital, where he dedicated his expertise to patient care and medical advancement. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail, compassionate approach, and commitment to excellence in the field of interventional radiology.
David was a man of great integrity and kindness, whose wisdom and warmth enriched the lives of all who knew him. He was a loving father, a devoted husband, and a cherished friend. His interests extended beyond medicine; he enjoyed the hobby of genealogy and was a member of the West Valley Genealogy Society. He was also very passionate about recycling. He was a lifelong learner and curious about everything in his world. He was nicknamed “Curious George.”
David was deeply involved with Lydia in the mission of Drum Arizona, Inc. their non-profit organization to expose their community to the healing and connective benefits of African Djembe and Native American drumming. They provided the community with opportunities to make handmade and hand painted drums for children who had experienced trauma. They reached their milestone goal of giving away 1,000 drums to children on December 31, 2024.
Dr. Dixon is preceded in death by his parents, George and Isabel Dixon, his brother James (Jim) Dixon (Virginia) and sister Laura Hinderacker (Theodore) and his beloved first wife, Carol Marie Dixon. He is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Lydia A. Woods and her children; his children, Barbara Sarah Dixon and George David Dixon, Jr.; and by the twins Joseph and Victor Penix (4-years-old) who were like grandchildren to him and held a special place in his heart (Parents Sarah and Jason Penix of Kansas City) and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family and friends who will forever cherish his memory.