James Robert Dickson Obituary (2023)

Jim Dickson passed away on May 20, 2023, one day shy of his 83rd birthday. Jim was born on May 21, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in West Bloomfield. He graduated from Western Michigan University, where he met his wife, Joyce. Upon graduation, he joined General Motors Corporation. His 30-year career with GM included three years living and working at a plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Jim and Joyce were blessed with two amazing daughters, Kimberly (Jason) Heath, and Kelly (David) Suko. They in turn blessed Jim and Joyce with four unique and wonderful grandchildren, Harlee, Chuck, Declan, and Ella. Papa Jim blessed them with his humor, kindness, and love. Jim was a wonderful, kind husband and father. He could be found at all the familys athletic events and was always the loudest one cheering from the stands. He was funny, outgoing, and liked to give people a hard time, even up to the end. You always knew where he was from his loud, gregarious laugh and his smile and twinkling eyes. He made himself at home everywhere he went, from the garden to the bar. He and Joyce were "those parents" that our friends wanted to spend time with. Our favorite memories include living in Spain for three years (drinking rioja and eating lamb chops at Tio Faustinos), eating straight out of his massive garden, mowing the lawn with his 1980s headphones on and singing at the top of his lungs, and Dads famous Sunday breakfasts and homemade soup at night. Jim (Dad) dropped everything when you needed him. Last minute road trips, moving across the country, packing our lunch when we were in high school with peanut butter, jelly, and apple slice sandwiches. Our friends loved to see what he would pack next. After retirement, he and Joyce loved to travel, and were able to visit much of Europe and the United States. He graced us with his presence for almost 83 years and has left a hole in our hearts. You have set a grand example for us to live up to. We miss you. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.