Dallas Dillon Obituary

I am so sorry to find an article by my college friend, Susan Richter Dillon, who I last saw at the funeral of one of her parents. I stayed in contact until May 2011, after which calling her about the death of a friend, I no longer heard from her. Perhaps now I understand why. Dallas, must have been diagnosed a year after. I am sorry for this lovely couple. I hope she has her health & mind. Maybe she will finally reach out to me. I found this on Cinco De Mayo, 2024. I send everlasting love & hope to hear from my friend of April 1979, college film class at St. Johns U, to April 2011. From Laurence Lande. My dear Susan who conveyed to me her love of kittens. I always thought his name was right for a movie star !!

Dallas was a mentor of sorts. He helped me through my first year of teaching at Merced College. He even invited me to play in the faculty tournament. He was fair and tough. When I won the tournament, my name was added to the trophy. Dallas chuckled when I insisted that anonymous won that year´s event. RIP.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Always liked Dallas - haven't seen him since High School. My thoughts to the family and other friends. Alzheimer's is such a sad time for the individual and the family and friends.

His name just came into mind randomly just now so I googled him. He was my second English 1a teacher, and I really liked him. My grade came down to 2% a D.

I went back to him 3 years later because all I needed was 2% of my grade to get a general studies and a liberal arts double AA. He pulled my final paper out of his desk. He knew right where it was. It was called AirPower. I was that idiot. He gave me another chance to write one, but I messed that up too.

A few years later he found me near his house when he walked his spaniel. He used to come by weekly while I built a subdivision near his home. I dont know where he lived, but he used to come around. It was very close to MC. He was my favorite. He didnt fail me. I failed myself, and I knew it. I have fond memories.

My condolences to Tom and family.
Barbara Krysztof

My condolences and prayers to all of Dallas' family and friends.
Robin Sawyer Peters

Im so sorry to hear that one of my favorite professors at Merced College has passed away. The books he assigned in class happen to be one of my favorites: Steppenwolf, The Stranger, and The Alchemist. I also admired his ability to speak his mind with no hesitation nor regret. Funny story: He once kicked me out of class, as well as, the rest of the class because I didnt read one of the chapters off his assigned book. I took it as a compliment because he had a tendency of always asking for my perspective on certain passages. Im truly sorry for your loss.

So sorry for his family and friends. He lived a wonderful life for his time here and inspired his students and those around him to live their lives to the fullest. I was one of the golfers who was able to share our little faculty tournaments at Merced College that he planned. May he rest in Peace.
Deanna Hauser

Condolences to Susan and all of Dallas' family and friends. Dallas was one of the best lecturers at Merced College. I never met any other who did more to uphold high standards in the face of the many leveling forces. He refused to offer students anything less than a genuine college education. He challenged me to be a better lecturer and writer, and to this day any time I write anything that winds up being readable I owe that in part to Dallas. When Dallas taught humanities courses he would consult with me when it came to the art sections, which was my background. He took as well as he gave. Dallas was a large and impressive spirit and he lives on in many ways including through his students, among whom I count myself.

My condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of taking Dr. Dillon's British Literature course while attending Merced College. In fact, Dallas was one of the few professors who inspired me to pursue my Masters in American Literature. As a former student of his, truly I feel as though I was standing on the shoulders of a giant. You will be missed, Dr. Dillon.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I truly believe Im a better person for knowing Dallas! He was the most kind and caring man, even in his final years. He was also full of so much spunk and we enjoyed many laughs and dance parties together! I will never forget the memories I made, and will forever cherish my time with him! A huge thank you to his wife, Susan, for being his biggest advocate and always staying by his side through the good and the bad times. You can now Rest In Peace my sweet friend

From kindergarten to Baker University Dallas was one of my best friends. Sorrowful and heart breaking loss for those who knew him. I will miss my fellow philosopher and his arguments. In communion of prayers.

I was a high school friend that Dallas let into his world. He was glib, funny, caring, kind and absolutely one of the lives I treasure. I spent many a night at the Dillon homestead. We laughed, we lamented, we matured, but we never grew up. I regret not keeping I touch with Dallas. He was special and he loved life. RIP good friend.