On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Linda Renee Dixon, loving wife and mother of 3 children passed away at the age of 70.
Linda was born on March 30, 1950 in Lafayette, Indiana to Barbara and Kenneth Behnken. Linda and her family moved often throughout her childhood being a military family and settled in Albuquerque, NM in the early 70's. Linda met her husband Joseph Dixon and they married in 1977. Together they moved to Belen where they raised their three children. As a family they attended the Methodist Church. Linda spent her adult life working in the pharmaceuticals industry up until the day she became ill. She loved to work and spent most of her time at work or home with her family. Anyone that knew Linda loved her. She often thought of the community, her customers, and coworkers as family. She looked forward to seeing her customers and coworkers each day. Linda's ultimate pride and joy was her family. She enjoyed dinners and gatherings with her children and grandchildren. Any day that she could get together with her children and grandchildren was a good day.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Behnken and father-in-law Charles Dixon. She is survived by her husband of 43 years and the love of her life, Joseph Dixon, her mother Barbara Behnken, mother-in-law Ada Dixon. Her siblings and their spouses, Rick and Julie Behnken, James and Mary Sue Behnken, Tom and Nancy (Behnken) Lemmond. Her in laws and their spouses, Rick Dixon, Phil and Cindy Dixon, Greg and Sandye Dixon. Her children and their spouses Jed and Sarah Dixon, Carlos and Jessica (Dixon) Montoya, and Maggie Dixon. Her grandchildren Corey, Rebekkah, Kendall, Derick, David, Hunter, Brooke and Braedyn. And numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends whom she loved dearly.
Due to current circumstances, a viewing will be held privately for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local animal shelter, breast cancer research facility or a charity of your choice.
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