Buz (Ernest W.) Dickson
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Buz Dickson
MISSOULA — Buz (Ernest W.) Dickson, 62, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Community Health Center in Missoula, following complications of a stroke. Buz was born June 28,1951, to Willard and Shirley (Pierce) Dickson in Missoula. He had two older sisters who called him “Buzzer” which became Buz and stuck throughout his life.
The family moved from Missoula to Ronan when Buz was 2. They moved to Superior for 6 years and came to settle in Polson when Buz was in sixth grade. Buz graduated from Polson High in 1969 and attended Montana State University for one year before coming back to work at Skyline Supply, the family business, with his dad Willie and brother-in-law Allen Rogers.
On May 20, 1972, he married Leslee Trosper. He built their home at the age of 23 and had it done in a year and the family has called it home ever since. They had three children. He worked at Skyline Supply until 1985. He went to work at Woody’s until 2000 when it became WBC Lumber and stayed there until his retirement in Aug. 2013.
He enjoyed all sports. He played baseball when he was younger and participated in track and basketball in high school. He played men’s league softball and enjoyed bowling. His bowling team won the State Bowling Title in 1981. Buz was an avid hunter and could tell a great “hunting camp” story. He was also a rock hound with an extensive collection of rocks from around the world.
Buz is survived by his wife, Leslee; daughters Lynda (Zane) Montgomery of Rosebud and Lori Dickson of Polson; son Erik (Jessica) Dickson of Missoula; sisters Joyce Rogers of Columbia Falls and Milanna (Alan) Shear of Bethel, Alaska; sister-in-laws Danna (Rich) Hurtt of Billings and Eldeana Davis of Billings; brother- in-laws Brad (Marilyn) Trosper and Bart Davis; grandkids Layne, Ailee, Colton, Jade, Madeline and Keaghan; 11 nephews; three nieces; and 16 great-nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law Alice Trosper.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Shirley Dickson; sister Susan Dickson; father-in-law Lester Trosper; and brother-in-law, Randy Trosper.
Buz lived his life on his own terms and he passed on his own terms. At his request there will be no services or funeral planned. Cremation has taken place. The family will have a celebration of his life to scatter his ashes on June 28, 2014, at “The Cabin.” All his friends and family are welcome to attend. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
