Dixie Keck passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2013. She was born Dec. 10, 1933 in Wayland, Ky., where she lived until age 10. In 1943, she moved to Morton, Wash., and later to Mossyrock, Wash. She graduated from Mossyrock High School in 1951 and shortly after, married the love of her life, Zack Keck. They were married 62 years. Zack and Dixie settled in Mossyrock, later moving to Arcata, Calif., where they raised three children. They moved to Tenino, Wash., in 1988 and then Ocean Shores in 1999. Dixie enjoyed many years traveling, collecting antiques, going to garage sales, cooking favorite meals and walking on the beach. She loved sewing and playing games with her loved ones. Dixie cherished time with her six grandchildren. Dixie was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Blankenship; daughter, Gwen Tucker; son, Tim Keck; and granddaughter, Nikole Putman. Survivors include her husband, Zack Keck; daughter, Cynde (Albert) Ulrich; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Keck; and grandchildren, Jayme Putman, TJ Tucker, Angela Tulley, Jeff (Dania) Cochran, Kate Cochran; and five great-grandchildren. A reception and celebration of life will be held Oct. 19, 2013. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, www.alz/join_the _cause_donate.asp.