Dakota

Dakota was a smart boy who loved life. He loved going to school, he loved his friends, and he had the spirit of a WARRIOR, which just so happens to be his school mascot. Playing in muddy puddles with his grandfather who he adored was something Kota loved to do. He loved to be outside, and his favorite hobbies included spending time on the lake, swimming and waterslides, and riding four wheelers or the side by side with daddy. When Kota was not outside, he enjoyed playing Wobbly Life, Minecraft, and Fortnite on his Xbox. He also enjoyed a good back scratch from his Grammy.

On Sept. 13th, 2023, Dakota was taken to the York Hospital Emergency Room due to vomiting and headaches, where they found a tennis ball size mass in his brain. He was immediately transferred to Hershey children’s Hospital where they performed brain surgery and was diagnosed with ATRT. Due to where the tumor is located, this has caused Dakota some behavioral troubles, as well as left sided weakness. 

Surrounded by family, Dakota Dixon, at the age of 7, on May 13th, 2024, left his earthly body to be with Jesus.

Dakota’s favorite song was “Joy” by For King and Country. The song truly exemplifies how Dakota lived his life from start to finish. Dakota constantly chose joy, even during his toughest battle. He was a fighter, and fought hard so that we can make a choice to choose joy as well.

Dakota Dixon

September 26, 2016  -  May 13, 2024

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