Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi , It was so sad to read about June. She will be missed so much. I know when I was so sick with all the stomach things, she was so supportive. She will be missed by all. -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> As you may have read in a message from her son June Dixon died on March 26, 2008. June was a long-time member here. In fact, I knew her when RA-Support was comprised of only a few dozen people. Despite her long struggle with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis, June rarely complained. She was highly-intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and showed a lot of compassion toward others battling RA. Her work with a group called Patient Partners will survive her, for part of her involvement in the effort was to educate young physicians about how to better conduct a clinical examination and understand RA patients. June loved her husband and family so. In the past, she told us about many family achievements and get-togethers. I'm sure they are hurting now. So am I. Rest in peace, dear June. I'll miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 When I first joined the group, June welcomed me. We became friends offline. She encouraged me, was there for me. When I was well enough to travel again, June said she traveled with me vicarously through my photos. She chuckled over the photos of my grandkids with me. She sent me hugs and funny cards on facebook. No matter how bad things were, she was always positive, and willing to help others. I will miss her so, but I am glad she will never have to deal with pain again, she is whole again. And still with us, looking down on us and continuing to encourage us. God bless your family and comfort them, June. RIP. On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 6:31 AM, <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > > > > > > As you may have read in a message from her son June Dixon died on > March 26, 2008. > > June was a long-time member here. In fact, I knew her when RA-Support was > comprised of only a few dozen people. > > Despite her long struggle with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis, June rarely > complained. She was highly-intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and > showed a lot of compassion toward others battling RA. > > Her work with a group called Patient Partners will survive her, for part of > her involvement in the effort was to educate young physicians about how to > better conduct a clinical examination and understand RA patients. > > June loved her husband and family so. In the past, she told us about many > family achievements and get-togethers. I'm sure they are hurting now. So am > I. > > Rest in peace, dear June. I'll miss you. > > > -- South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986 M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 May i ask what they all died from ne In a message dated 3/28/2008 1:49:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Matsumura_Clan@... writes: Lynn, These are some of the people who were members of RA-Support who have died whom you may have known: Joan Arnold " Anjillah " Colletti June Dixon-Reid Annette Hamlin Elaine " Vegas Elaine/Runny Fingers " Holder Tery " tpeppergirl " Lori Varela Not an MD > -----Original Message----- > From: _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) [mailto:_ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) ] On > Behalf Of _lindacaimi@..._ (mailto:lindacaimi@...) > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27 AM > _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) > Subject: RE: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > You know , this is the second time that I know of someone on the list died. It is > hard and sad when this happens. June was just very special. This just makes me feel > bad that she is gone. > Lynn **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15 & ncid=aolhom00030\ 000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 It is really sad, Lynn. June was so sweet. > Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > Hi , > It was so sad to read about June. She will be missed so much. I know when I was > so sick with all the stomach things, she was so supportive. > She will be missed by all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks for sharing your story about your relationship with June, . I'm glad you both had the chance to get to know each other. > Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > When I first joined the group, June welcomed me. We became friends > offline. She encouraged me, was there for me. > When I was well enough to travel again, June said she traveled with me > vicarously through my photos. She chuckled over the photos of my > grandkids with me. > She sent me hugs and funny cards on facebook. > No matter how bad things were, she was always positive, and willing to > help others. > I will miss her so, but I am glad she will never have to deal with > pain again, she is whole again. And still with us, looking down on us > and continuing to encourage us. > > God bless your family and comfort them, June. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 hi everyone: I am so sorry to hear about June. I do not post often but try to read most of the postings. I have been a member for several years and met the best friends on here. June was always there for me when I would post about problems I was having and she will be missed by all. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you June for all you did for all of us. Bureau Alvarez Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP Hi , It was so sad to read about June. She will be missed so much. I know when I was so sick with all the stomach things, she was so supportive. She will be missed by all. ------------ -- Original message ------------ -- From: " " <Matsumura_Clan@ msn.com> As you may have read in a message from her son June Dixon died on March 26, 2008. June was a long-time member here. In fact, I knew her when RA-Support was comprised of only a few dozen people. Despite her long struggle with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis, June rarely complained. She was highly-intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and showed a lot of compassion toward others battling RA. Her work with a group called Patient Partners will survive her, for part of her involvement in the effort was to educate young physicians about how to better conduct a clinical examination and understand RA patients. June loved her husband and family so. In the past, she told us about many family achievements and get-togethers. I'm sure they are hurting now. So am I. Rest in peace, dear June. I'll miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 You know , this is the second time that I know of someone on the list died. It is hard and sad when this happens. June was just very special. This just makes me feel bad that she is gone. Lynn --------- Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > Hi , > It was so sad to read about June. She will be missed so much. I know when I was > so sick with all the stomach things, she was so supportive. > She will be missed by all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 -Hello.. I have never responded on here, I joined but always found the best information for RA.. I was wondering how long she had RA? -- In RA- SUPPORT , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > Thanks for sharing your story about your relationship with June, . > I'm glad you both had the chance to get to know each other. > > > > > > > Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > > > When I first joined the group, June welcomed me. We became friends > > offline. She encouraged me, was there for me. > > When I was well enough to travel again, June said she traveled with me > > vicarously through my photos. She chuckled over the photos of my > > grandkids with me. > > She sent me hugs and funny cards on facebook. > > No matter how bad things were, she was always positive, and willing to > > help others. > > I will miss her so, but I am glad she will never have to deal with > > pain again, she is whole again. And still with us, looking down on us > > and continuing to encourage us. > > > > God bless your family and comfort them, June. RIP. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 JC, June had RA for over 20 years. Not an MD > [ ] Re: June Dixon, RIP > > -Hello.. > > I have never responded on here, I joined but always found the best > information for RA.. I was wondering how long she had RA? -- In RA- > SUPPORT , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > > > Thanks for sharing your story about your relationship with June, > . > > I'm glad you both had the chance to get to know each other. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Lynn, These are some of the people who were members of RA-Support who have died whom you may have known: Joan Arnold " Anjillah " Colletti June Dixon-Reid Annette Hamlin Elaine " Vegas Elaine/Runny Fingers " Holder Tery " tpeppergirl " Lori Varela Not an MD > RE: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > You know , this is the second time that I know of someone on the list died. It is > hard and sad when this happens. June was just very special. This just makes me feel > bad that she is gone. > Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Jo, Joan had lupus. , June, Annette, Elaine, Tery, and Lori had rheumatoid arthritis. They ranged in age from their 30s to their 70s. I don't know in every case what the final event was. There were at least two infections and one heart attack. Not an MD > Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > May i ask what they all died from > ne > > > In a message dated 3/28/2008 1:49:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > Matsumura_Clan@... writes: > > > > > Lynn, > > These are some of the people who were members of RA-Support who have died > whom you may have known: > > Joan Arnold > > " Anjillah " Colletti > > June Dixon-Reid > > Annette Hamlin > > Elaine " Vegas Elaine/Runny Fingers " Holder > > Tery " tpeppergirl " > > Lori Varela > > > Not an MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 it has been so long since i have posted. i am so sorry to see the passing of june. she was a wonderful person. i also remember angela and tery. i have been holding my own. still working part time (20 hrs) got to use my vacation time as vacation time last summer for the first time in 8 yrs. i followed the band chicago for 3 days on their 40th anninversary tour. (saw 6 chicago shows total last yr, plus reo speedwagon. the buckinghams, ides of march, new colony 6) my son got married and had a daughter feb 18th. just moved into a rental house today where i stood and washed and put away dishes for about 3 1/2 hrs today (15 mgs prednisone!!) i'm sure i will be really sore once i stop and let myself. anyway i just wanted to stop in and pay my respects to june. you all gave me much hope when i had none. trying to enjoy my 2nd chance on life while i can. i still have bad days. but for the most part i am doing fairly well.?? take care all kathy in il Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > May i ask what they all died from > ne > > > In a message dated 3/28/2008 1:49:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > Matsumura_Clan@... writes: > > > > > Lynn, > > These are some of the people who were members of RA-Support who have died > whom you may have known: > > Joan Arnold > > " Anjillah " Colletti > > June Dixon-Reid > > Annette Hamlin > > Elaine " Vegas Elaine/Runny Fingers " Holder > > Tery " tpeppergirl " > > Lori Varela > > > Not an MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 So nice to hear from you, Kathy! Glad to hear that you are able to work and still having fun following Chicago and other bands. A big congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter! > Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > it has been so long since i have posted. i am so sorry to see the passing of june. she > was a wonderful person. i also remember angela and tery. i have been holding my > own. still working part time (20 hrs) got to use my vacation time as vacation time last > summer for the first time in 8 yrs. i followed the band chicago for 3 days on their 40th > anninversary tour. (saw 6 chicago shows total last yr, plus reo speedwagon. the > buckinghams, ides of march, new colony 6) my son got married and had a daughter > feb 18th. just moved into a rental house today where i stood and washed and put > away dishes for about 3 1/2 hrs today (15 mgs prednisone!!) i'm sure i will be really > sore once i stop and let myself. anyway i just wanted to stop in and pay my respects > to june. you all gave me much hope when i had none. trying to enjoy my 2nd chance > on life while i can. i still have bad days. but for the most part i am doing fairly well.?? > take care all > > kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 yes and i do remember the times when i could not function and thought my life as i knew it was over. you guys were there for me with help and support during a time when i lost most of my friends and felt family members did not believe me.? thaks again to all on the list and i hope some day you all find the right answers or cocktail. granted i still get grief. people wonder why i don't work full time. i know i can't i kinow this is all i have and can't give anymore and even somedays i can't even handle that. but i am thankful for what i have. kathy in il Re: [ ] June Dixon, RIP > > it has been so long since i have posted. i am so sorry to see the passing of june. she > was a wonderful person. i also remember angela and tery. i have been holding my > own. still working part time (20 hrs) got to use my vacation time as vacation time last > summer for the first time in 8 yrs. i followed the band chicago for 3 days on their 40th > anninversary tour. (saw 6 chicago shows total last yr, plus reo speedwagon. the > buckinghams, ides of march, new colony 6) my son got married and had a daughter > feb 18th. just moved into a rental house today where i stood and washed and put > away dishes for about 3 1/2 hrs today (15 mgs prednisone!!) i'm sure i will be really > sore once i stop and let myself. anyway i just wanted to stop in and pay my respects > to june. you all gave me much hope when i had none. trying to enjoy my 2nd chance > on life while i can. i still have bad days. but for the most part i am doing fairly well.?? > take care all > > kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 It was a shock and sad to read that June recently died. We exchanged Christmas cards in 2006 and now wished I saved hers. Had to scroll back several pages to find this note but not Chris's. Will keep looking for it when I get the chance. Debbie L --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > As you may have read in a message from her son June Dixon died on > March 26, 2008. > > June was a long-time member here. In fact, I knew her when RA- Support was > comprised of only a few dozen people. > > Despite her long struggle with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis, June rarely > complained. She was highly-intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and > showed a lot of compassion toward others battling RA. > > Her work with a group called Patient Partners will survive her, for part of > her involvement in the effort was to educate young physicians about how to > better conduct a clinical examination and understand RA patients. > > June loved her husband and family so. In the past, she told us about many > family achievements and get-togethers. I'm sure they are hurting now. So am > I. > > Rest in peace, dear June. I'll miss you. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 June's attitude was so wonderful. I read most of the post for several months probably 2 years ago and then stopped for a long while. I do remember June and I admired her positive attitude. Instead of complaining about the care recieved from Doctors and nurses she used her illness as a reason and opportunity the educate those who provide our care and hopefully to improve our care. She was always encouraging in her response to other e-mailers who were having a rough time. I've just recently started reading posts again as I have time and wondered where some of the regular posters from several years ago are today-a, Ken, Tess, Marina, a nd many others. Some names I recognize today and it is like hearing from old friends that I haven't kept in touch with. It's good to know that your still hanging in there. deebs87 <dlohf@... wrote: It was a shock and sad to read that June recently died. We exchanged Christmas cards in 2006 and now wished I saved hers. Had to scroll back several pages to find this note but not Chris's. Will keep looking for it when I get the chance. Debbie L --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > As you may have read in a message from her son June Dixon died on > March 26, 2008. > > June was a long-time member here. In fact, I knew her when RA- Support was > comprised of only a few dozen people. > > Despite her long struggle with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis, June rarely > complained. She was highly-intelligent, had a great sense of humor, and > showed a lot of compassion toward others battling RA. > > Her work with a group called Patient Partners will survive her, for part of > her involvement in the effort was to educate young physicians about how to > better conduct a clinical examination and understand RA patients. > > June loved her husband and family so. In the past, she told us about many > family achievements and get-togethers. I'm sure they are hurting now. So am > I. > > Rest in peace, dear June. I'll miss you. > > > > --------------------------------- Like movies? Here's a limited-time offer: Blockbuster Total Access for one month at no cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Debbie, Here is Chris' message: /message/111136 Not an MD > [ ] Re: June Dixon, RIP > > It was a shock and sad to read that June recently died. We exchanged > Christmas cards in 2006 and now wished I saved hers. Had to scroll > back several pages to find this note but not Chris's. Will keep > looking for it when I get the chance. > Debbie L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks ! --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote: > > Debbie, > > Here is Chris' message: > > /message/111136 > > > > Not an MD > > > > [ ] Re: June Dixon, RIP > > > > It was a shock and sad to read that June recently died. We exchanged > > Christmas cards in 2006 and now wished I saved hers. Had to scroll > > back several pages to find this note but not Chris's. Will keep > > looking for it when I get the chance. > > Debbie L > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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