DIX, Betty Ann Born September 30, 1922 passed away in peace on December 3, 2008 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Harry and Bessie Showalter, Betty grew up in Kansas City, MO and St. Paul, IN. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert E. Dix, and her granddaughter, Jill Parker. Betty leaves three daughters: Judy Mayne Parker of Arkansas, Nancy Ron Tinsley of Oregon, and Janice Jim Boyle of Vermont. Grandchildren include: Craig Parker Laurie of Texas, Jazmin Tinsley of Maui, Taj Tinsley of Oregon, and Ryan Dix of Massachusetts. Great grandchildren are Paige and Will Parker of Texas. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Bill Martin, of Indiana. Betty's life is a testament to her loving, caring, and independent spirit. A devoted wife and mother, Betty's other devotions included piano teacher, bridge player, and Master Gardener. She was a member of the Dearborn Garden Club for 40 years. She marveled others with her beautiful singing voice and sang in church choirs for over 70 years. Betty enjoyed traveling and continually gave her love, thoughtfulness, humor, and radiant smile to her family and many friends. Her ability to listen, and to have only positive things to say about others were her most treasured gifts. Betty truly made everyone around her feel special. The family extends loving gratitude to her friends, caregivers, and Odyssey Hospice team who enabled her to remain at home which was her wish. A Service of Celebration of Betty will be held in the spring with the beautiful flowers and green of the season. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Dearborn, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. Arrangments by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 313 561-1500. www.howepeterson.com.