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Dean SANDITEN Obituary

SANDITEN, Dean Gerard Dean Gerard Sanditen, whose warmth and light-heartedness drew in children and adults and all who came to know him, died on Friday surrounded by his family. He was 86. Dean was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and a cherished friend to many. He had a sense of pride for the people with whom he spent time and the places where he spent his life. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Lillian and Samuel Sanditen, with two older siblings, Charlotte and Wilfred. Dean graduated from Tulsa Central High School and the University of Oklahoma. He served in both the Navy and Air Force where he was in charge of the commissary at Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. He began his career working for his father-in-law, Joe Brand, in the retail clothing business. Subsequently, he began working in real estate and development whereby he was involved in a multitude of businesses and properties that included franchises, car dealerships, ranches and farming, subdivisions, and shopping centers. He was a founding member of Doctor's Hospital and The South Texas National Bank in Laredo. Because Dean enjoyed his work and camaraderie with clientele and partners he never considered retirement. He sought to create things that would benefit the city he called home after marriage, Laredo, TX. Dean's passion in life was truly his family which he was able to realize when he met his beautiful bride, Patricia Terri Brand, in Tulsa and they married in 1952 in Laredo, TX. He was a very loving man who took the time to guide his children, understand their wishes, encourage their dreams, and welcome and love the people with whom they shared their lives. He and Patsy had a love for life and shared community that made their home a home to all who passed through it. He was an avid sportsman excelling at tennis, men's league basketball, football and hand ball. He loved spending time in nature whether at a ranch, in the woods, mountains, or near the ocean. Dean is survived by his son Barry Sanditen (Gail Sanditen) of Austin, TX and his daughters: Lauren Sanditen of San Antonio; Dana Sanditen (Raul Vallejo) of Austin, and Lynne Sanditen (David Gorodetzky) of Boulder, CO; Grandchildren, Shelby, Britt and Sarah Sanditen, and Major Joseph; brother, Wilfred (Jean) Sanditen of Tulsa, Ok; and long-time companion, Marianne Morris. Dean was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 46 years, Patricia Brand Sanditen (D: 1998). A special thank you to Dolores Garcia who provided care and became family, Thanks also to Silverado Senior Living and RedBud HomeCare Services. A memorial service for Mr. Sanditen was held at Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The family wishes donations be made in Dean's memory to The Alzheimer's Association. alz.org. For those desiring, you may also access the online guest registry and obituary at www.wcfish.com.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Mar. 4, 2018.
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Barry, thank you for the link to your Dad's obit. Sorry to hear of his passing. Dean was one of the guys who played handball at LJC back in the 70s. A good guy. Many cups of coffee with him in the Hamilton Hotel Coffee Shop. Best Regards to the whole family,
Michael Portman

December 4, 2019

loved the man . I did work for him for a lot of
years he always treated me special with a lot of respect!
I will always remember him as a wise masterbuilder . easy going & smart ..thank u dean . ill miss u. joe Ramirez creative signs, Laredo, texas.

joe ramirez

Friend

October 18, 2018

Our condolences to all the Sanditen children, especially Barry, on the loss of your dad, Dean. Great person. I learned a lot from him during the years. Good person to go to on real estate matters. Un abrazo, my friend.

Rene Solis

Friend

March 12, 2018

Our condolences to the entire Sanditien family

Michael & Phyllis Creamer

Friend

March 6, 2018

Barry, please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family for the passing of your father. I knew Dean well, and will always remember him for his humorous ways and persistence in everything he was involved with.

Robert Tatum

Family Friend

March 2, 2018

My condolences. Dean was a pleasure to know. He will be missed.

Jeff Greenblum

Friend

March 2, 2018

I will never forget the good times we had together, will miss hearing his visiting with him and our conversations.. To barry and the rest of the family may God give you the fortitude to bear this loss

Lucky Dania

Friend

February 28, 2018

Barry, my most sincere prayers to you and your family at this time. Bill

William Betts

Friend

February 27, 2018

Our thoughts are with you. Love and strength to you all.

Tami Summers

Friend

February 27, 2018

Lauren,

Our deepest condolences to you and yours. May the many found memories of your father comfort you during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Christina and Russell Williams

Family Friend

February 27, 2018

Barry, You and your family are in our prayers for the eternal rest of Mr. Sanditen. Sincerely, Letty Ramos

Letty Ramos

February 26, 2018

Dear Barry,
Our deepest condolences on your father's passing. The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, but it is also a time to rejoice and celebrate as your father is now in the presence of his creator. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones in this time of bereavement.

J.J. Garcia

Acquaintance

February 26, 2018

I remember Mr. Sanditen well from my childhood. He and Mrs. Sanditen welcomed me practically every other weekend for sleepovers with their loving, loyal daughter Dana and her sweet little sister Lynn. They could'nt have been kinder to me, a little girl from a broken home. They treated me like family. They treated my older brother Symon the same way. I remember the way Mr. Sanditen used to get down on the floor to play with his us, he loved his children so much. I remember him always coming to tuck us in at night with a kiss on the forehead, even one for me. I've never known a better Dad. My condolences to you his children, and thanks to Dana for having shared him with me. My brothers, Symon and Adrian also send their heartfelt condolences to their friend Barry Sanditen.

Roxana Olesijuk

Family Friend

February 26, 2018

Dear Barry,
We are very sorry for the loss of your father!
Our sincerest condolences!
Our prayers will be with your family!
Best,
Ramon and Jessica Diez-Barroso

Ramon Diez-Barroso

Friend

February 25, 2018

What an incredible love of life . Dino will missed but never forgotten . Dino has a passion for many things but spending time with his family was his favorite. Ruth Chris dinners were always his favorites I'm so lucky I was able to share that experience with him .

Rest well Dino you deserve it

John Gorman

Friend

February 25, 2018

Our prayers our with you, Dean was an example to us all.

George and Elvita Hachar

Friend

February 25, 2018

Sending condolences. The family is very special, indeed, and his children adored him.

Janie Sanditen Kolman

Family

February 25, 2018

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