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Janette Dean Obituary

Janette (Long) DEAN November 6, 1946 ~ May 2, 2011 Beloved wife of Bill, cherished mother to Sherri and Shauna (Brennan), adored grandmother to Megan and Finn O'Reilly, treasured daughter of Elvin and Mabel Long, and much loved sister to Gene (Debbie) Long and Pat (Peter) Papadopulos. Janette graduated from Bellevue High School in 1965, attended Central Washington University and married the love of her life, Bill Dean, in August of 1966. Everyone who loved her are welcome to attend a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 14, at 2pm at the Queen City Yacht Club, 2608 Boyer Ave E. in Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Swedish Medical Center Foundation in tribute and gratitude to Dr. Kristine Rinn for the extraordinary care she provided Janette and her family. Please include directions that the donation be set for the Women's Cancer Center Fund. You may send those remembrances to the foundation at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 or online at www.swedishfoundation.org.

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Published by The Seattle Times on May 8, 2011.

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May 16, 2011

I was shocked and very saddened to learn the news about Janette. I would like to offer my condolences to all of her loved ones during this difficult time, especially to her two daughters Sherri and Shauna. Anyone who knew Janette knew what a wonderful mother she was to her girls. She will be greatly missed.

Dianne Jones

May 13, 2011

I was so sorry to hear this sad news. I knew Jan from High School and she was a wonderful person, very vivacious and just full of life. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
Dianne Jones BHS 1964

Kathy Mills Rozzini

May 13, 2011

This is such a shock since I saw her only a few weeks ago at Starbucks. I had not seen her since high school and I'm soooo grateful I got the chance to hug her and chat for a short time. I was saddened when she told me of her cancer and although we didn't talk much about it, I could tell the prognosis was not good but never did I think it would happen so soon. My heart goes out to her parents who much be crushed to have her die so young. Also to Bill, Gene, (and Pat who I've never met). And to her daughters, grandchildren and all of Jan's family and friends that are feeling this horrible loss. I never knew her as Janette so I hope you'll forgive the use of her old name. The world has lost a beautiful lady....inside and out! May God bless you all as you grieve.

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