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Diana Blue
June 19, 2025
Dear precious Dean, We think of you often; and and will love you forever. Grandma Diana
Lauren and Don Blue
July 21, 2015
I'm so sorry Leslie and Adam. There aren't enough words to express my condolences. Dad and I love you so much and we're thinking about you all the time.
Margaret Ann
July 1, 2015
Leslie and Adam - I was so stunned and sorry to see the news and want you to know my prayers are with you. Margaret Ann Samuels
Mary Ann Ward
June 29, 2015
Dear Strader Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Brenda Noe
June 29, 2015
Leslie and Adam, I cannot begin to understand how you feel. Just know that you are both in my prayers.
Neil and Holly Lovitt
June 29, 2015
We are stunned by the sad news and are so sorry for the loss of Dean Curtis. Since we heard we have been and will continue to be praying for you both and your family.
Roberta Allison
June 27, 2015
What an inspiring obituary. Thank God for giving you such a wonderful message. I am sorry for your loss but, Heavens gain.
June 26, 2015
Our hearts are grieving with you for your loss, Leslie, Adam and Harrison. Love, Uncle Bob and Aunt Amy
June 26, 2015
What a moving tribute. So sorry for your loss. Think of you all during this difficult time.
Sharon Kochheiser
June 26, 2015
We have been thinking of you all and praying for your comfort and peace ...God bless you...Ray and Sharon Kochheiser
June 26, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sara Davis
June 26, 2015
"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." Dean will never be forgotten.
Grieving with your family. Love to you- Adam, Leslie, and little Harrison
Jon and Amy Funk
June 26, 2015
What a beautiful tribute! God bless Baby Dean and the whole Strader family. He will forever be cherished and loved. (Hugs)
Laura Blue
June 25, 2015
There are no words, just thoughts and prayers lifted up.
Love, Laura, Don and Madison
June 25, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to a precious boy. Praying that God gives your family what He alone knows you need as you begin this journey no parent should ever have to walk. Mom to Nathanial (8/6/97-8/8/97) & Benjamin (8/6/97-8/21/97) Sadly missed, always remembered, forever loved.
Diana Blue
June 25, 2015
We will miss the life that could have been, and thank God for allowing us to know Dean as an anticipated brother, son, and grandson. Our hearts are heavy. We love you Leslie & Adam.
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