In Memory of Lewis E. "Babe" Dickens
1923-2007
Shoal Creek Saloon lost one of its closest
friends this week, "Babe" Dickens. He and his wife Margaret were
long-time customers and the pillars of the Shoal Creek Family. Lovers
of life and Pearl Beer, they brought a new youthfulness and fun to the
Creek in their own special way.
Shoal Creek will miss "Babe" immensely, but will always hold him dear in our hearts!
August 29, 2007
From the Austin American Statesman (August 31, 2007)
Lewis E. 'Babe' Dickens, age
83, of Austin, passed away peacefully with his wife holding his hand,
on August 28, 2007. Lewis was born on October 25, 1923, to Samuel
Browne and Josephine Mayer Dickens in Austin, Texas.
He will be greatly missed by his family. His loving wife of 60 years,
Margaret Nauert Dickens, daughters Linda Kay Carr of Austin, Diana Culberson and husband Billy of Dallas, Mary Jackson
and Bobby Naivar of Austin, grandchildren Stephanie Gallegos and
husband Andy of Leander, Garey 'Wayne' Jackson and fiancé Emily Vietti
of Cedar Park, great-grandchildren Mackenzie Culberson of Rio Vista,
Moira and Nathan Gallegos of Leander. He is also survived by his sister
Josephine Newburn of Spicewood and sister-in-law Selma Milligan of
Tulia, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Lewis was
predeceased in death by his father and mother, brothers Charles, Oscar,
Samuel and Eugene 'Hootie' Dickens, son Lewis E. 'Bubba' Dickens, and
grandson William 'Derek' Culberson.
Lewis served the military from 1940 to 1943 in the 36th Division of the
Texas National Guard and from 1943 to 1945 as a Lieutenant (pilot) in
the United States Air Force. He was in business with his brother Hootie
with the Whitey Didy Diaper Service and Dickens Cleaners. Later he
owned and operated the Deep Eddy Cleaners. He was employed with the
United States Postal Service from 1965 until 1993 and retired to his
front porch and back yard at his home of 52 years. Dad's most memorable
times were spent with his family and friends at his home sharing
special moments and celebrations. He was an Austin book of knowledge
and had a photographic memory of people, places, streets and things and
loved sharing this in his countless stories.
The family would like to extend our deepest appreciation and thanks to
all of his doctors and other caregivers for their wonderful and special
treatment of him during his illness. We especially want to thank Dr.
Laura Guerrero and Dr. Robert Emerson and their caring staff, along
with the staff at St. David's North Austin Medical Center 2 North Wing.
There will be a visitation with the family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007, at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2007, at
Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home and interment will follow at Austin
Memorial Park beside his son and grandson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First English Lutheran
Church, 3001 Whitis Ave., Austin, Texas 78705, Dessau Cemetery
Association, c/o Marilyn Almond, 6207 Bull Creek Rd., Austin, Texas
78757, or the charity of your choice. Obituary and guestbook online at
http://wcfish.com Published in the Austin American-Statesman on
8/31/2007.
Note:
The above article was submitted by a dear friend of the family, Ray Canfield, Owner of Shoal Creek Saloon, last year in honor of our beloved Father, "Babe" Lewis E. Dickens.
We just discovered this online article this month, and want to share this, since this is a very thoughtful article in memory of our Father.
Our Mother was moved by this tribute, and our family is very grateful for such a dear friend. We would like to extend our gratitude to Ray, and his staff, for all their thoughtfulness over the years.
Our family pays tribute to a wonderful husband to our Mother, and a "Special Father", "Grandfather", and "Great Grandfather" to his family.
We are so fortunate to have shared a life with such a caring, loving, thoughtful, and wonderful man, for so many years.
He was a proud grandfather, and "great" grandfather to all of his grandchildren which are mentioned: Grandchildren, Stephanie Jackson Gallegos, Derek Culberson, and Wayne Jackson, and "Great" Grandchildren, Mackenzie Culberson, Moira Gallegos, and Nathan Gallegos.
We recently received a "special blessing" in our family, "great-granddaughter", Lillie Eve Jackson, daughter of Wayne and Emily Jackson, who joined this family on July 9th, 2008, and we know Daddy was watching over her when she entered this world.
Tribute to "Babe" Lewis E. Dickens
Composed on August 28, 2008, exactly a year after
we lost the most wonderful husband to our Mother, Margaret Dickens,
and Father to Linda K. Carr, Austin, Texas, Diana Culberson, Dallas,
Texas, Mary Jackson, Austin, Texas, & Lewis "Bubba" Dickens, Jr., whom we lost in 1975.
This is to recognize our Father for being such a great influence in all our lives, and also for being a great husband, and companion to our Mother, Margaret Dickens, for so many wonderful years.
"We all miss you Daddy, very much, and hope you will always know how much we will always love you dearly, and keep you in our hearts and thoughts Forever."
Special thanks go out to his doctor, Laura Guerrero, M.D., and staff, who took such very special care of him, for so many years.
In Loving Memory Always to "Babe" Lewis E. Dickens
October 25, 1923 - August 28, 2007
We would like to close with a poem that is dear to all of our family.
Look to this day!
For it is life.
The very life of life. . .
For yesterday
is already a dream,
and tomorrow is only a vision;
But today, well lived,
makes every yesterday
A dream of happiness,
and every tomorrow
a vision of hope.
From The Sanskrit
NOTE:
If you will open up the Photo Album, the second [2nd] one on the right, at the top of this page, you will see the pictures in the slide show, along with captions under each picture identifying the individuals in the "Dickens Family" pictures.
If you click on the picture itself, the picture will become larger to view.
