Dixie Lee Harvey, age 65 of Hudsonville, passed to eternal life with the Lord Sunday, November 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Todd (Patty) Harvey and Angela (Alan) Paasche; five beloved grandchildren Zachary, Alexa, Kayla, and Bo Harvey and Baby Girl Paasche, due to arrive in December; brother, Bill Allen; and many dear friends.
Dixie cherished time with her children and grandchildren, teaching them to do the things she loved, including sewing and riding her horse. She also enjoyed knitting and camping in the woods with her adventurous friends. Her sense of humor and laugh that could fill a room brought joy to those around her, even in her last days. Dixie faced death without fear and as a model of love for Jesus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI, with Msgr. William Duncan presiding. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday morning at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. There will be a lunch following the Mass. The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guestbook at www.cookcaresbyron.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church or Faith Hospice.