Dixie Lee Yeterian, 82, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Heritage Crossing Palliative and Hospice Care in Clovis, California. She was born on August 23, 1940, in Walker Mine, California to Edna Levina (nee Parmenter) and Ivan Burdick James.
Dixie moved to White Sands, New Mexico and met and married her husband Vahan in 1959. They moved to Lompoc, California where he was employed as an Aerospace Engineer at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The couple made their home in Lompoc California and raised four children, during which time Dixie earned a Masters degree from UCSB in Psychology.
After she and Vahan divorced, Dixie lived for a brief time in Bakersfield, California and then moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where she taught at The University of Alaska in Anchorage and led metaphysical study groups until 1986.
In 1988, Dixie relocated to the hills above Fresno, California. There she met Albert Lee Kiser in 1991 and had a long and loving relationship. They were married in August of 2007.
Dixie was a natural psychic, born with highly developed intuition. She was very intuitive as a child and demonstrated an uncanny ability to know things she should not have known - she carried that talent throughout her life. She had a daily hour radio show on KLOM during the 70’s where the radio audience would call in with questions and ask her advice. Dixie also hosted a weekly television program that aired on Cable Channel 4 in Santa Maria, California.
Her abilities were well known nationwide. She appeared on several television shows and had numerous newspaper and tabloid articles written about her as well as several documentaries made about her. Dixie was featured in an episode of “Strange but True”, a BBC production.
Dixie worked as a Psychic Detective with the FBI, the Santa Barbara Sheriff department, the Lompoc Police Department and other law enforcement agencies across the United States to help solve particularly difficult cases.
Dixie was the author of two books (Exploring Psychic Reality in 1976 and Casebook of a PsychiC Detective in 1982) and co-authored a third book with Jacqueline Sparks and Sandra Johnson, The Psychic Bluebook.
Dixie will be remembered for her unconditional love, her unwavering commitment to teaching Spiritual truths as she saw them, and her earthy sense of humor. In addition to being an author, she was a mentor, a teacher of metaphysics, a consultant, a mother, a friend. Her love for her family, friends, clients and students was deeply felt by all those around her. She gave her entire being to everyone she encountered
She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Marcine Fausett, Barbara and Alvin, her beloved husband Albert Kiser; her sons Jeffery Scott Yeterian and Bradley Keith Yeterian, and her grandson Kirk Keith Yeterian.
She is survived by her brother Lewey James, her son Sean Theodore Yeterian and daughter-in-law Siggy Yeterian of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and daughter Shannon Nevart Yeterian Anderson And son-in-law Lex Aaron Anderson of Auckland, New Zealand. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Misty Yeterian of North Fork, California. She was blessed with three granddaughters: Kaitlin Allen, Keely Allen, and Elizabeth Arev Yeterian Oliver of Auckland, New Zealand; and two great grandchildren, Arthur Eaton and Eloise Ballantine of Auckland, New Zealand.
She will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved her well.

Dixie Lee Yeterian

August 23, 1940 – April 10, 2023

HOW I CAME TO THIS

Read Dixie's four-part series, How I Came to This. These poignant vignettes weave a tapestry of childhood intuition, spiritual awakening, and profound personal growth, revealing a woman’s struggle to understand her extraordinary gifts in a world that often misunderstood them. From mysterious childhood insights to life-altering spiritual experiences, each part offers a deeply personal glimpse into Dixie’s evolution as a teacher and seeker of truth. 

A childs unseen gift

In Part One, young Dixie’s uncanny ability to “know” things sparks awe and suspicion in her small town. This poignant tale of a child’s misunderstood intuition sets the stage for her spiritual journey. 
How I Came To This: Part One

unraveling the mystery

Part Two traces Dixie’s quest to comprehend her intuition and how she learned how to embraced her abilities, turning them into a powerful tool for teaching and connection.

How I Came To This: Part Two

a spiritual turning point

In Part Three is a deeply moving account of faith. A crisis with her infant daughter leads Dixie to a profound spiritual encounter, shattering her doubts about God. 

How I Came To This: Part Three

exploring the soul’s journey

Part Four delves into Dixie’s discovery of reincarnation. This thought-provoking narrative explores the soul’s timeless journey, challenging readers to rethink time, existence and purpose.

How I Came To This: Part Four

THE LESSONS

The Lessons bring together three powerful standalone writings by Dixie Yeterian, each offering profound insights into spirituality, intuition, and personal transformation. Together, these pieces illuminate Dixie’s wisdom, inviting readers to explore their own paths to growth and awareness.

MEET SAM: gUIDANCE

 In Meet Sam, a near-death experience reshapes Dixie’s understanding of life’s purpose, revealing the power of compassion and divine guidance. 
Meet Sam: Guidance

MAJOR LIFE TRANSITIONS

Major Life Transitions explores the emotional and spiritual phases of profound change, guiding readers through the rebirth of their life’s purpose.
Major Life Transitions

UNDERSTANDING THE INTUITIVE SELF

Understanding the Intuitive Sense unveils the hidden potential of human intuition, encouraging a deeper connection to self and spirit.  
Understanding the Intuitive Self

ONLINE COURSES

Explore the insights of Dixie Yeterian, a distinguished psychic detective and metaphysical teacher. Unlock exclusive access to lessons from her transformative classes and workshops, designed to deepen your understanding and expand your spiritual awareness. Immerse yourself in her profound teachings and embark on a journey of personal growth and enlightenment. Explore now and tap into the timeless wisdom that has inspired countless seekers worldwide.

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“Let go of what you think God might be,
for there is no possibility of your imagining
such an immense Being”

Dixie Yeterian

SOUL EVOLVEMENT

Soul Evolvement: The Profound Teachings of Dixie Yeterian is a transformative exploration of the soul’s journey through nine distinct stages of spiritual growth.
This book unveils a unique framework for understanding human existence. From Spiritual Newborns (Level One) to Masters of this dimension (Level Nine), each stage offers specific lessons, from survival and socialization to integrity and universal love, framed like grades in a cosmic school.

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