Obituary


Retta Brinkerhoff passed away in the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman on Thursday morning,Nov. 3 at the age of 89 years and 2 months; She was born August 12, 1888 to George and Mary Sowers in Table Rock Nebr.

Retta was married to John L. Dixon in 1906, Four children were born in this union. Mr. Dixon passed away in 1928. In 1931 Retta and Charles W. Brinkerhoff were married.

Mrs. Brinkerhoff and her husband Charles operated a grocery store in Parks for several years and she was a correspondent for The Post during her active years. She was a member of the United Methodist church, and had received a 50 year pin as member of United Methodist Women. Mrs. Brinkerhoff was a member of the Extension Club of Parks.

Both husbands preceded her in death along with her parents, three sisters Jessie, Kate, and Hope; two brothers George and Harry Sowers; 2 sons, James and Bobby Dixon; a step daughter Elise Richardson : and a step son, Louis Brinkerhoff.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Lillie White of Haigler, Nebr. and Mrs. Lucille Doucet of Golf, six grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kidwell and family of Fullerton, Calif; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hanson and family of Woodrow, Colo; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Herring and family of Vallejo, Ca!if.;.Mr. and Mrs, Leslie White and family of Haigler; Mr. and Mrs. Rodney White and family of Wray, Colo. Dallas Dixon of Louisiana and 21 great-grandchildren.