Charles Richard 'Dick' Nixon

Charles Richard “Dick” Nixon (93) of Holladay, Utah passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on March 18, 2022. He was born September 6, 1928 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Alta Bell Davis and Charles Stephen Nixon. Dick grew up with his brother Jack in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Dick graduated in 1946 from Blackfoot High School, where he excelled in athletics. He graduated from Idaho State University in 1950 with a degree in pharmacy. As a young boy, and later as a pharmacist, Dick worked with his father at his family’s drugstore, Nixon Drug, in Blackfoot. He later graduated from George Washington Medical School in Washington D.C in 1957. As a medical student, Dick was elected a member of the Smith-Reed-Russell Society by virtue of high scholastic attainments. Dick also received the Outstanding Intern Award

in 1958 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After graduating medical school, Dick returned to Blackfoot to practice medicine at the Blackfoot Medical Clinic. He was also involved in local politics in Blackfoot, and his interest in politics remained for the rest of his life. After deciding to pursue a career in radiology, Dick completed his residency at LDS Hospital in 1966, and soon thereafter started his successful 30+ year career as a radiologist, primarily at LDS Hospital.

Dick married Phyllis Earle in June 1949. Dick and Phyllis enjoyed 22 years of marriage and were blessed with four children, Tom (Cheryl) Nixon, Kevin (Jeanne) Nixon, Sue Nixon, and Rick (Tracy) Nixon.

After Phyllis’ death in 1971, Dick married Jeanne Powell, with whom he welcomed two children, Jen (Ryan) Clegg and Jake (Abby) Nixon.

Dick lived an active and eventful life and remained active into his later years. You could often find him skiing down the slopes (what a beautiful skier!), shooting hoops in the yard, boating at the lake, fishing on the river, swinging a golf club (two holes in one!), or watching a sporting event – how ‘bout them Jazz! He also enjoyed vacations, including numerous trips with family and friends to Island Park, Sun Valley, Mexico, Las Vegas, Lake Powell, and Hawaii.

Beyond his personal and professional accomplishments, Dick will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor, his warm and friendly nature, and his ability to connect with people. Even in his final days, Dick was making friends and making those around him smile and laugh. He was a loving father and grandfather, a devoted husband, and a best friend to many. We will cherish many amazing memories of the time spent with him.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Phyllis, and his brother Jack Nixon. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jeanne, his six children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank April Graves and Valeo Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Dick in his final weeks.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.