Reid Wesley Dixon Obituary (1964 - 2020)

On Monday May 4, 2020, Reid Dixon's family and friends experienced the monumental loss of an exceptional man. Reid was born May 26, 1964 to Loran Davis Dixon and Shirley Merrell Dixon. He was the fourth of five children, and lived his entire life in beautiful Draper, Utah. Reid graduated from Alta High School in 1982 and later from Utah Valley Community College. Reid was an astute second-generation mink rancher. He and his brother Dane Dixon each owned and operated mink ranches and collaborated together to produce some of the finest mink in the world. Reid devoted thirty years of his life to his mink business. He took great pride in his work, had unparalleled work ethic and unmatched attention to detail. Reid loved his employees like family and had great compassion for them. He served the mink ranching community both as a Board Member and President of American Legend Cooperative for 18 years. Reid was passionate about the mink industry and cherished the many friendships he developed. In 2019 Reid started a new venture and founded Dixon Excavation. He took great pride in his work and always did an impeccable job. He had a gifted eye for artistry and precision, and he loved "playing in the dirt with big machines". In 2013, Reid married Michelle Mitton, the love of his life, and acquired an instant family that he adored and cherished. He helped raise Michelle's two youngest children, Kara and Bryce Dobson. He gave himself entirely to his new family and often said "this is the best gift he could ever receive". Reid expressed his deep love and gratitude to his wife Michelle every day, telling her she was the light of his life and that he was the luckiest man alive. Michelle told him that he was the best man she had ever known. Many people share this sentiment. Together Reid and Michelle hosted countless gatherings of friends and family, taking particular care to make all feel welcomed. Reid was a great friend and listener. He was genuinely interested in people, selfless in conversation and always the first to offer help, with or without a request. He was thoughtful and incredibly generous. Reid and his best friend, Brad Stevenson, enjoyed many adventures hunting, fishing, exploring, birding, boating and simply developing a lasting friendship. Brad was one of the most important people in Reid's life. Reid had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed traveling both domestically and abroad. His favorite place in the world was Tortola, British Virgin Islands, where he experienced the most joy and peace. In 2014 Reid took his family with the Stevenson family on the vacation of a lifetime, sailing through the British Virgin Islands, exploring quiet beaches and hidden coves. The memories he created for his family, amidst gentle breezes and exquisite views, are everlasting. Reid is survived by his wife Michelle Mitton, step-children Skyler Kirby, Madelyn (Shigeo) Kawamura, Kara Dobson and Bryce Dobson, grandchildren Ava Kirby, Roy Kawamura, Hugh Kawamura, parents Loran and Shirley Dixon, and siblings Randal Dixon, DeAnn (Glenn) Kenney, Dane (Nadine) Dixon and Bryce Charlie (Candace) Dixon. Reid's life will be celebrated with an intimate gathering of family members. The family graciously appreciates the generous outpouring of phone calls, flowers and support. In Reid's honor, make time to enjoy the beautiful great outdoors, work hard, live with generosity, and keep making memories with those you love. Condolences can be offered at www.legacyfunerals.com