Trevin David Dickey's Obituary
Trevin David Dickey, son of Lynette and the late David Dickey, died March 24, 2025 of complications from diabetes. We like to think he was met not only by his beloved father and grandparents, but also by his childhood dog Tasha, his crazy cat Batman, his iguana Avogadro, his puppy Orion, and the green convertible Fiat he spent more time fixing than driving.
Trevin was born in Rome, New York on July 28, 1975. His family soon moved to Millville, Utah, where he spent his childhood paddling in irrigation ditches, jumping in rivers, riding bikes, camping, fishing, finding snakes and lizards, getting covered with mud and grass stains, and making just a little bit of mischief wherever he went. He had bright blue eyes and a smile that could melt any heart—which worked out in his favor, because he was often in trouble.
Trevin graduated from Mountain Crest High School, where he was on the diving team with several friends and his sister Laura. He loved gymnastics and could do backflips off tables, roofs, cars, and tree trunks. In addition, he enjoyed skiing, hiking, and being in nature. Trev (and our mom) earned his Eagle Scout award in 1993.
Trevin wasn’t fond of sitting still for long, so he sometimes skipped school… like, a lot. He loved good adventures and moved to Sedona, Arizona and Bend, Oregon after high school. He and his buddies found odd jobs and hitchhiked along the way.
Trev loved Star Wars, drawing, puzzles, playing the piano and guitar, conquering video games, drafting, drinking Mango Loco Monsters, and smoking Marlboro Gold 100s. He did not love rules, and we are not sure if he ever followed one, even once. As a teenager, he frequently snuck out of his home, school, and church, and decades later, he was still sneaking out of the assisted-living facility where he spent the last few years of his life.
Trevin had a special love for animals and made best friends with every dog in every zip code he entered. When he was a little boy, he badly wanted a puppy. He visited a new litter at a local breeder’s house every day for weeks, even though he didn’t have any money. The owner was touched by his love of the dogs and gave him a special deal—90% off—on a black and white puppy. That cocker spaniel, Tasha, became part of the Dickey family and accompanied Trevin on all his adventures. Trev also loved cats, lizards, snakes, frogs, and tortoises, and he frequently brought home animals that became favorite pets.
Trevin could be a bit of a troublemaker, but he had a tender heart and was kind to everybody. No matter how long it had been, he recognized friends, neighbors, and long-lost cousins, and he always went out of his way to say hello. Everybody loved him – including the local law enforcement officers, bailiffs, and judges he came to know over the years. He would do anything to help somebody in need, and often gave friends his last few dollars so they could get some lunch or cigarettes. (He would then ask us to borrow a few dollars so he could get some lunch or cigarettes.) He gave his family members unique Christmas gifts every year, including hand-crocheted hats, fancy sets of Sharpies, hot-pink melodicas, diamond-art pictures, walkie-talkies, and pawn-shop jewelry. One year he gave our 88-year-old grandmother Lucinda a brand-new basketball.
Trevin’s life wasn’t easy. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early twenties and developed several health issues as he got older. He became mostly wheelchair-bound in his thirties due to complications from a spinal tumor and lived with pervasive pain every day. Through his hardships, he never lost his sense of humor, his generosity toward all, or his penchant for mischief.
We would like to thank our family, community, church members, and all the caregivers who helped Trevin and never stopped seeing the blue-eyed boy with a heart of gold. We would especially like to thank our dear Aunt Brenda and Uncle Rob, as well as Shana and her team at Cache Valley Assisted Living. Thank you also to all who have worked around the clock to advocate for Trevin and ensure that he had access to housing, healthcare, and warm meals.
Trevin is preceded in death by his father (David Dickey). He is survived by his mother (Lynette Dickey) and siblings: Darin (Kimberly) Dickey, Michael (Jill Dickey), Laura (Tim Hanley) Dickey, Cami (Peter) Jones, Karen (Zack) Bergeson), and Lance Dickey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
We love Trevin so much and hope he is running, swimming, fishing, and doing triple backflips in heaven. A celebration of life will be held April 12, 2025 at Providence Stake Center (360 E. 450 N. Millville, Utah 84326). We would love to see you! A Zoom option will be available.
Visiting reception: 1:00
Funeral: 2:00
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