Dean Litson Barrett

Dean Litson Barrett 2/15/1925 ~ 12/15/2008 BOUNTIFUL- Dean L. Barrett, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born February 15, 1925 in Almo, Idaho, the son of William and Nina Litson Barrett. Married Evelyn Kempton on November 5, 1945 and sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, January 27, 1947. Dean was a farmer early in his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Italy. Later became an Interior decorator and installer of draperies for South East Furniture Company. In 1968 he and his wife, Evelyn purchased the Trade Winds Mobile Home Park. They worked together side by side to make improvements and establish a community where the residents felt cared for and enjoyed living in the park. He was an active member of LDS Church and held many positions throughout his life, including various positions in Scouting and served as Scout Master for many years. He was an exemplary father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his family. Survived by his wife, Evelyn; and their three sons, Curtis and Shirley, Craig and Rochelle, and Cary and Mona; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also his brother, Joseph Barrett, Malta, ID. Thank you to Lana Barrett for her unselfish sacrifice in caring for Dean and Evelyn. Thank you also to Hospice of Utah and all who cared for dad during his illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Bountiful 31st Ward Chapel, 585 East Center Street. Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning 11:45 - 12:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com