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DEAN, Sr., John Gibson
John Gibson Dean Sr., age 57, passed away April 5, 2011 after a long battle with COPD at his companion's home in Spokane. He was born November 17, 1953 in Spokane, WA. to John (Tom) Dean Sr. and Marylou (Fagan) Dean. John's hobbies were working on cars and all automobiles, he also loved woodworking and antiques. He was always looking for a good deal or looking to "make you a great deal." He worked for the garbage route in Spokane in his earlier years, before the COPD & Emphysema set in and he became disabled. John married Dorene (Martin) Dean and had one son, John Gibson Dean Jr., John was a father and friend to two stepchildren Jerry and Lylynn. John and Dorene were later divorced in 1997. He then met Debbie Devito, who has been his companion until his recent passing. John was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his one and only son, John Jr. (Booter), his two stepchildren, three grandchildren all of Spokane, his sister Lillian (Bunnie) Gustin of Santa, Idaho and his niece Serenity Gustin of Fernwood, Idaho.
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Sandra Wikum
April 10, 2011
Dear John, thank you again for the laughter and the smiles. Love you!!!
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