Dixie Rasmussen Sperry

Dixie Rasmussen Sperry passed away on July 16, 2026. She was born April 6, 1945 in Ephraim, Utah to Don Etta Simmons and Paul Rasmussen. She married Mike Aaron Sperry on September 1, 1962 in Nephi, UT. They had two sons. Wade Lawrence Sperry and Jefferey Mike Sperry.

Her husband, both sons, one granddaughter and a sister preceded her in death. She has one brother and two sisters. Forris Doneil Blackburn, Toni Blackburn Combs (Walter), Sherie Lynn Blackburn Rutledge (deceased). She has seven grandchildren. Shelby (deceased), Sydney, Gracie, Elijah, Tristen, Tyler, Tanner and three great grandchildren.

She worked as a seamstress in a drapery workroom for many years where she used her great sewing skills. She loved to draw, paint, cook, camp and go for rides to see geese and other wildlife. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Dixie loved her M&M’s and lit up whenever she received some. Elvis was her favorite and listening to him brought her many happy moments.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Vine Bluff Cemetery (1150 North 400 East), Nephi, Utah at 11:00 am, with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 at Anderson Funeral Home (94 West 300 North), Nephi, Utah.