Stephen G. Dickerson

Stephen G. Dickerson, 68, of Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2016.

Steve was born October 2, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Gene and Cara Lee Dickerson. He grew up in Shawnee, KS where he was active in scouting and achieved the Eagle Scout Award. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas in 1971 and his Juris Doctorate from UMKC in 1974. He was Past President of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 2008 and the Arthur C. Hodgson Award in 2013, among others. He was a sustaining member and currently served on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. "Steve was a good man and a good attorney who cared about his clients…" Steve's character was defined by his endless devotion for the care of others.

Steve married Linda Chase on August 22, 1987 in Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Caleb, of Olathe, KS, Colin, of Denver, CO, and daughter, Callee, of Olathe, KS; his parents, Gene and Cara Lee, of Olathe, KS; sisters Shara (Kent) Runyan, of Columbia, MO and Julee (Robert) Oppici, of Woodbury, CT and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Steve was a member of the Peace Christian Church UCC. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who loved his family, and dogs Mollee and Benji. He was an avid Kansas Jayhawk fan. ROCK CHALK!!!!!

A visitation will be held from 1 - 3 p.m., Friday, December 30 at Southminster Presbyterian Church 6306 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.