John Clanton Dickerson

26,1946 in Gunnison, Colorado to C.L. “Dick” and Evelyn Slane Dickerson and was raised in

South Park, Colorado. He was married to Bonnie (Bradshaw) Dickerson for 53 years where they

lived in the Colorado City/Rye area for 42 years before moving into Pueblo. He is survived by

his wife, Bonnie and children, Sara Dickerson Brewer, Slane (Lesha) Dickerson of Pueblo; one

sister, Ruth (Robert) Fury; one brother, David (Angela) Dickerson; sister-in-law, Linda (Jerry)

Glass; brother-in-law, Craig (Carol) Bradshaw; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 11 nieces

and nephews and 21 great-nieces and nephews. John was a lifetime farmer/rancher, graduating

from Lamar Jr. College, moved to Pueblo County to operate Mountain View Feeds, a family

business. He also worked for District 70 in maintenance and as a bus driver in Rye, worked for

Big R 20 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He believed our future was in our children

and coached and supported 4-H and FFA youth and was inducted in the Pueblo County 4-H/FFA

Hall of Fame in 2009. John was a tough old cowboy known for his many stories and always in

his boots and hat. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 27, at Brush

Canyon Ranch in Rye, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pueblo

County Stockmen’s Association, Dickerson Scholarship Fund.