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Dean McKinney Obituary
Dean "DINO" McKinney
When Irish eyes are smiling, keep me in your memory,
Hunting, fishing or riding my bike, is where I'll always be.
When Irish eyes are smiling, please don't shed a tear,
If you listen close enough, I am laughing and drinking a beer.
Dean wanted No biography. He felt that if people didn't know him while he was alive then why get to know him after he died. He did life on his own terms. He loved to laugh at himself as well as others.
He leaves behind his Mom, sister Maureen, brothers Gavin, Craig and many nieces and nephews. In addition, he leaves behind the other half of his heart, his best friend, companion and partner in crime Terri Lyons.
Dean and Terri send much love and a special thank you to Roy "Eddie" Campbell and family, to Dave Leonard and family for their constant presence and support. You stood by us through everything, a constant reminder of true friendship and love and we thank you dearly.
No funeral service or life celebration is planned, due to all of those, not seen in years calling the house asking for his personal possessions; it is our contention that all you buzzards can fly lazy circles elsewhere. As for everyone else he'll see you on the other side..
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dean McKinney
Terri Lyons
February 28, 2024
Who knew your arms could feel someone long after they were gone, who knew you could be paralyzed just by hearing their song, not one day easier has gotten since we were torn apart and I will never understand how it's possible to live with half a heart! I miss you forever and a day....
Kala Mckinney
February 27, 2023
I will never forget how things went down! He was MY HUSBAND!! TERI TOOK my whole life! NO! I will NEVER FORGET...any of it... good bye Dino...
Two years you've been gone and it seems like yesterday. And yes my heart still aches so much I want to say. I stand here all alone a space inside my h
Terri Lyons
December 8, 2014
December 7, 2014
It's been 2 years, my heart still breaks when I think of you, which is nearly every day, I'll see you again, until then,know that I never stopped loving you
Terri Lyons
January 2, 2014
RIP LOVE....
Meet me beloved
In the ether
Beyond time
Beyond space
Where souls can dance free
Beyond the ravages of age
Beyond the rages of youth
In this here and now
We remain trapped apart
Our paths diverged
Too strong was the current
The fragile bridge of love
Could not withstand
This here
This now
Meet me beloved
In the ether
Where we can forge a different plan
For next time
Where our bodies can dance together
As well as our souls
Meet me beloved
In the ether
I will be waiting........
November 24, 2013
Always on my mind, always in my heart, i love you, i miss you:(
September 19, 2013
Still think of you every single day, i miss you so much!
Samantha Johns
June 10, 2013
Wish you were still here! It's your Birthday today and I am still thinking of you everyday! :'(
Samantha Kerr/Johns
April 24, 2013
We are all still thinking about you and we love you I was at a loss of words last time I got on here to write something! But I am praying now as I have been that you went peacefully and knowing that you are in a better place gives me peace although you are missed! I love you Dino/ Dad
March 25, 2013
Our hearts are with you. We love you
Dino...you are a good guy, you are loved and missed.....peace, DENNIS&TURTLE
March 15, 2013
Mom & Dad Pointon
March 15, 2013
Ter,We know you lost your best Friend and the Love of your life.the love you two shared is rare. you both glowed. You had so much fun together, but it was to short. we will link that chain together one day. and Dean will be right there with all of us who really Loved him, He was a great guy with a Heart of gold, A beauiful sole.I know he is having a good laugh watching you do everything he asked. our Prayers are with you. Love you Mom and Dad
Shellina Smith
March 15, 2013
Rest In Piece, you will be missed very much.
Eddie and Tina Campbell
March 11, 2013
Well, It's hard to sit here and write these words without tear's (so I'll just let them roll on down my cheeks) because it's hard to lose a best friend, a brother. I've known Dino since our early teen's and I know him like the back of my hand. Me and Tina will miss him very much. I only wish we could have had more time together. Thank you Terri for the kind words. You brought Dino to life. I don't believe I've seen him so happy as with you. I'm glad he got to spend the last of his day's with you. We'll see you soon Dino. Love Eddie and Tina.
samantha Johns
March 9, 2013
Love you
Ranae Smith
March 6, 2013
Your were a wonderful man. We're will be greatly missed! See you on the other side!
Madison
March 6, 2013
I was not blessed to have the opportunity to meet you in person only via the phone but know you loved my bestfriend very much. I would listen to your antics together over the phone and I knew Terri was very happy. You are missed so much by so many. We will ride together one day when we all meet up on that long road in the sky.
"Mrs. Moon" Karin Moen
March 6, 2013
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" Thanks for all the memories. Our family will miss you.
March 6, 2013
RIP Dino.
We had many good times.I'll never forget our last visit together...you called it perfectly...people are so damn predictable....
With love and respect.
Tim, Delia and Family.
Peggy Rowe
March 6, 2013
Dino you will be missed greatly. You were a big man with a bigger heart. To his family I'm very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can explain how I feel. RIP till we meet again.
Terri Lyons
March 5, 2013
I will love and miss you forever. See I told you I would do exactly what you wanted and I look forward to picking up where we left off. Until then "I AM HERE WITHOUT YOU" Forever Yours I Remain....
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