Charlene Anne Dean

Charlene Anne (Rarick) Dean Coldwater Charlene Anne (Rarick) Dean, 61, of Coldwater died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, as a result of a traffic accident. She was born July 21, 1948 in Tekonsha to Clair and Dorothy (Neblo) Rarick. She had lived in the Coldwater and Tekonsha area for most of her life. Char graduated from Tekonsha High School in 1966. She continued her education at Olivet College and graduated in 1970. She taught 3rd grade at Lakeland Elementary School for many years. She is survived by three sons; Mark (Dee) of Clawson, MI, Brian (Aubrey) of Janesville, WI, David of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Jack, Tate, Trevor; and a sister, Yvonne Lewis of Tekonsha. She was preceded in death by her parents. Char participated in mission trips, presented plays using puppets, and enjoyed making arts and crafts. She was a giving person and loved to make and give away food. Visitation will be Friday, August 21, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at Pine Ridge Bible Church, 280 S. Ray Quincy Road, Quincy, MI with Pastor Rick Nohr officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Ridge Bible Church. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, MI