Bob Rix Brill Street House

16th and Brill. If you had seen this house you would never forget it.

The Infamous Bob Rix Empire State Building! Mike Sanders Shared this photo with me :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkRidtpyoPg&feature=youtu.be

Great Christmas Light Fight December 18th at 7Pm MST 2017 BIRKETT Family Teaser #lightfight The Birkett Family On The Great Christmas Light Fight December 18 at 7Pm Mountain Standard

At this time of year I remember Bob Rix used to stick his head out the window on the side of his house. And say tell your mom and dad you want a cookie. Miss those days. Miss you Bob. Hope your Christmas in heaven is bright from above.

Bob Rix and His Brother Bern Pictures

This is the end of a era.This was Bob Rix Twin Brothers


Obituary
Bernard Charles "Bern" Rix
Rix, Bernard Charles "Bern"
Bern as he was known to all passed away July 1st, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born to Bernard & Margaret (Lutz) Rix in Forest Park, IL. He moved to Arizona at the age of 9. He was married to Roxanne (Lindner) Rix for 27 Years & had 6 Children. He was a loving Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather & Friend. Bern was survived by Roxanne, 1 Son, Chris (Nicole) Rix, 5 Daughters, Becki (Hollis) Brown, Twin of Theresa (Tim) Eads, Vicki (John) Hattabaugh, Patty (James) Porenta-Hansen, Machelle (David) Leverage, his loving 22 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, his sister Jeanne Elliot, many nephews, nieces, & extended family. Bern was known in Arizona, Nationally & Internationally as the Man who made Christmas come to life. He & his twin Brother Bob started decorating Christmas at the young age of 17. He decorated & opened his house as a tour for all to share his joy of Christmas. He proudly participated in yearly interviews with both Newspaper & TV broadcasts. He appeared on national shows like Maury Povich, Caroline Rhea, & Good Morning America. Bern gave of himself 8 months of every year creating his own artwork through his Christmas Displays for over 50 years. Bern, you will forever be Christmas to many! He was preceded in death by his parents & twin brother.
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Bernard Charles "Bern" Rix's Obituary on The Arizona Republic Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Rix, Bernard Charles "Bern" Bern as he was known to all passed away July 1st, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born to Bernard & Margaret (Lutz) Rix in Forest Park, IL. He moved to Arizona at the

Bertram Clifford Legg Jr. bought these from Bob many years ago while attending one of his Christmas displays. He had my picture taken with him and he signed them. He just donated them to the Coronado Neighborhood Association. Bob's house was in their boundaries. Hopefully they will be taken care of and treasured.

Wish this was still there.:(

Bob Rix ,Brill Street 2010

Old Classic Photos of Bob Rix Christmas Displays from Carol Jacobson

1996 does not seem long ago. But it was....