Walter Dickinson II's Obituary
SANIBEL, FLORIDA. It is with great sadness the family of Walter Dickinson II announce his passing on May 11, 2018 at the age of 85, after a brief illness. Walt was surrounded by the family he deeply loved. A native of Staten Island NY, and graduate of Staten Island Academy and Duke University, Walter was a Sanibel resident for over 30 years; he was formerly of Hollywood FL.Walter was the son of the late Betsy Slade Frieze Dickinson and Henry R McMurray Dickinson. He was a retired HVAC Engineer/Owner of Associated Air Products, Inc.; ASHRAE member and Miami Chapter Past President 1972-1973; active member of Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis; and Sanibel Wildlife Committee member.Walter, having served as an officer and navigator in the United States Air Force and later in Reserves, will be recognized with military honors. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity to others, and for being considered by most all as “one of the good guys”.Family includes his beloved wife, Lucille Ann Dickinson of Sanibel, FL; son Walter Clifford Dickinson (sp. Janice Dickinson) of Weston FL and daughter Donna Marie DiBiase (sp.Tony DiBiase) of Sanibel FL; sister Mary Furth of Greenville NC; sister Betsy McDaniel (deceased) of Atlanta GA; seven grandchildren- Cpt. Chris DiBiase, US Army (sp.Lauren Pellecchia), Sara DiBiase, Maritime Cdt. Ken DiBiase, Cdt. Matt DiBiase USMA, Dr. Brittany Dickinson, Dr. Lauren Dickinson and Alexander Walter Dickinson. Walter truly cherished being involved in the lives of his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.Mass services for friends and family will be conducted by Rev. Joseph Gates at 11 AM on June 16, 2018 at St Isabel Catholic Church 3559 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel FL with a reception for all immediately following at St Isabel Parish Hall. Burial Services will take place at Belmont Abbey Cemetery in Belmont, NC. Lucille and Walter were married at Belmont Abbey September 24, 1955. Walter loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, golden retrievers, and baseball.Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Award Fund which has been established and named in Walter Dickinson’s honor. Mail support and/or communications to Sanibel Captiva Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 1, Sanibel FL 33957. Online condolences may be left at www.fortmyersmemorial.com by signing Walter’s guestbook.
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