Craig Dickinson
1969 - 2020
Obituary
Craig Glen Dickinson, 50, of Newton, died unexpectedly
Sunday (Feb. 2, 2020) at Wesley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was
born on Nov. 17, 1969, to Glen and Esther (Heidebrecht) Dickinson in
Hutchinson. Craig was the youngest of eight children and shared his birthdate
with his oldest brother, Roger, and oldest sister, Karen. He graduated from
Nickerson High School in 1988, Hutchinson Community College in 1990 and Tabor
College in 1992.
Craig married Noelle Dick on April 23, 1994, in Newton. They
began their married life in Hillsboro, moving to Newton in 1998. Craig and
Noelle have two sons, Wyatt and Nash.
Craig's life is a story of faith that began when, at age 4,
he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Through youth group, FCA and Kansas
Bible Camp, he grew deeper in his faith and became a lifelong student of the
Word. After years teaching at the elementary level, he earned his Master of
Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kansas City, Missouri.)
in 2011. He has been a teacher, coach, counselor and friend to many throughout
the years.
Craig is survived by his wife, Noelle; sons, Wyatt and
fiancee Emily Kemling, and Nash; brothers, Roger (Connie) Dickinson of
Hutchinson and Jerry (Kathryn) Dickinson of Ottawa; sisters: Karen (Ken) Pitzer
of Russell, Bonnie Swenson of Hutchinson, and Judy Dickinson and Jane
Dickinson, both of Wichita; sisters-in-law, Irene (James) Dickinson of
Hutchinson and Hilary Dick of Bel Aire; brother-in-law, Aaron (Katie) Dick;
mother-in-law, Violet Dick of Hesston; as well as many favorite nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James
Dickinson.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Monday (Feb. 10, 2020) at Koerner Heights Church, 320 N. Meridian Rd., Newton,
with a time of sharing to follow. A private burial will be held at Greenwood
Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Kansas Bible Camp or a college
education fund for Nash at Midland Bank of Newton. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
