Obituaries
OBIT: Diana Dixon-Davis, Local Activist
She was an active supporter of PTA, the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, the Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council, and many other groups and association
From the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association:
The family of Diana, husband Phillip, and three sons, Kevin, Scott and Ben (Kristy), lost their wife and mother on July 13. The community of Chatsworth lost a woman who dedicated her life to being an activist, advocate, and compassionate spokesperson for many worthy causes: women, children, the health and well-being of all human beings, and the environment.
Dixon-Davis suffered complications from a July 4 stroke, her family said.
"Diana was an active supporter of PTA, the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, the Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council, and many other groups and associations," said her husband Phil. "She had a passion for helping children and women. She especially enjoyed sharing her love of crafts with children."
"We miss her, but her spirit will live on in our hearts and minds."
The family of Diana, husband Phillip, and three sons, Kevin, Scott and Ben (Kristy), lost their wife and mother on July 13. The community of Chatsworth lost a woman who dedicated her life to being an activist, advocate, and compassionate spokesperson for many worthy causes: women, children, the health and well-being of all human beings, and the environment.
Dixon-Davis suffered complications from a July 4 stroke, her family said.
"Diana was an active supporter of PTA, the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, the Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council, and many other groups and associations," said her husband Phil. "She had a passion for helping children and women. She especially enjoyed sharing her love of crafts with children."
"We miss her, but her spirit will live on in our hearts and minds."
Education and Community Service:
- Masters Degree in demography/epidemiology at UC Berkeley
- Worked for five years at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois researching health effects of pollution on populations
- Worked on CALPAW (bond) initiative, fund raising, Interim Management plan for Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Park dedication ceremony, and Park Management Plan
- Attended LA City hearings and meetings that led to the formation of the Chatsworth Nature Preserve
- North West Valley Council and 31st District PTA: Served as VP of health and community concerns
- Elected Member of Chatsworth Neighborhood Council: Founding Member serving 14 years; Committees served: Outreach, Public Safety & Transportation, Legislation and Land Use
- Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council: Treasurer
- Chatsworth Fine Arts Council
- Chatsworth Historical Society
- Member of Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
- Santa Susana Mountain Park Association: 32 years: 16 years as Board Member, 11 years as Treasurer
- Rim of the Valley Wildlife Corridor Study participant
- Citizen's Advisory Group (CAG) for Santa Susana Field Laboratory: strong advocate for a safe, risk-based, and responsible cleanup
After moving to Chatsworth 34 years ago, Diana and Phil barely had the boxes unpacked when she laced her shoes and jumped into community projects. Diana attended meetings with her rolling crate filled with binders, notes, and reports piled high. At community presentations and meetings her scientific mind was in high gear whether asking important questions or challenging a statement she felt wasn't based on facts. She coupled her astute mind with her compassionate feelings for women, children, and the environment. Diana's spirit touched many and we are all fortunate for Diana's giving us so much of herself to make our world a better place to live.
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