Lasting Memories

Dixie Lee Johnson
March 24, 1936-Sept. 8, 2024
Rocklin, California

Dixie was born in Ft. Wayne, IN to Robert and Vera Hogg where she attended school and an early career with General Electric. In 1961 she ventured to San Jose, California where she met the love of her life, Bob. They were married in Carmel, California, in 1963 and shortly thereafter began their family with twin boys. They made their home in Fremont, CA, before a work transfer took them to Chicago, IL, for three years. In 1974, they relocated back to California and settled in Pleasanton, where they lived for 40 years, building a life rooted in church, community and friendship. Recently, Dixie and Bob moved to Rocklin, CA, to be closer to their beloved family.

Dixie dedicated 22 years to the Pleasanton Unified School District, retiring in 1996 as Director of Classified Personnel. Before that, she served in school districts in Arlington Heights, IL, and Milpitas, CA, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touched.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Dixie cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was passionate about travel, an avid reader, and found joy in playing bridge and mahjong. Her heart for service was evident in her years as a volunteer at ValleyCare Memorial Hospital and the Assistance League of Amador Valley. As an active member of Centerpointe Presbyterian Church in Pleasanton, she served faithfully as a deacon, elder, and clerk of session. After moving to Rocklin, she became a member of Granite Springs Church and continued her spirit of giving by volunteering with the Assistance League of Greater Placer. Dixie embraced many activities in her Springfield community, where her warmth and kindness shone through. Dixie will be remembered for her unwavering love, generous spirit, and the legacy of compassion she leaves behind.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, her twin sons David and Douglas (Sandy) Johnson, stepson Greg (Michelle) Johnson, and stepdaughter Carolyn (Brian) Wheeler. She was a proud grandmother to Alyson (Ryan) Sandoval, Emily (Mark) Mueller, Brianna Wheeler (Weston Haight), and Ross Wheeler, as well as a loving great-grandmother to two. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Michael Hogg of Ft. Wayne, IN.

A private celebration of life service will be held in the presence of close family and friends.