Dr. John Harlan Dix, M.D. passed away Nov. 30, 2009, one year and 30 days after his loving wife Janet. He was an exemplary Husband, Father, and Physician who left a lasting legacy to all that knew him.
Harlan had many gifts. He was an accomplished orator placing third in the nation in High School forensic competition back in the 1930s. He was a gifted healer and was known as one of the finest diagnosticians in the medical field during his tenure as a physician which spanned over 40 years. He was a judicious counselor-a “go to” person when one needed sound advice. He was honest, honorable, and caring.
Harlan was born in Wooster, Ohio, the youngest son of five boys born to Emmett and Edna Dix on Jan. 30, 1921. His grandfather and father, along with his brothers, were publishers of newspaper businesses beginning with The Daily Record, in Wooster. Harlan was the last surviving brother.
Harlan leaves behind seven of his children, Bondie, Clint, Lesley, John, Doug, Amy and Katy and his sons- and daughters-in-law, Reid Hankin, Janet Dix, John Glase, Cathy Dix, Tom Haught, and Gary Brahler, respectively. He also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Although Harlan will be greatly missed by family and all those whom he took care and/or whom got to know him, it is so comforting to know that Harlan and Janet are now together again in the presence of the Lord. We know this because of his genuine Christian faith and practice.
Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 3, in the lounge at Bethany United Church of Christ located at 1235 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. Funeral services will follow calling hours and lunch will be served after the services.
Donations can be made in Harlan’s name to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service at 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Ohio, 44333.