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Farewell Funeral Service - Palm Bluffs

660 W. Locust Ave. #101

Fresno, California

Scott Dean Obituary

Scott Dean, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend passed away earlier this week. Scott was born to the late Elbert and Eleanor Dean in Fresno, California. He grew up with his two brothers always exploring or tinkering with whatever they could find. Scott grew up in the radio business. His mother and father owned a Muzak franchise and later built their own radio station KXQR, giving him a love for music at an early age. After high school, Scott attended college and later met his future wife, Linda. He adored her from the day they met, and their love continued each and every day. Scott served his country during the Vietnam War. Only recently engaged, he joined the Air Force, and became a Sergeant with the Strategic Air Command. He assisted with maintenance of missiles and aircraft in Vandenberg and Northern Thailand. After an honorable discharge, he married Linda in Fresno where they started their own family. They bought their first house where they began to raise their two children. Scott started his own business, working as a broadcasting engineer for local radio stations, even building some that exist today, such as Univision and KVPR. Known to his grandchildren as "Papa," Scott loved his family more than anything in the world and never hesitated to do anything for them. His patience knew no bounds, and all who knew him remember how kind he was no matter the situation. Scott lived his life with integrity, always doing right by others. He was an avid reader. When not reading he was often found listening to vinyl records. Scott was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be in our hearts and thoughts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Scott's name to the Poverello House or Marjaree Mason Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.farewell.com.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Feb. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Dean

19 Entries

Henry Dean and William Dean

March 27, 2024

It has been 5 years since you died Papa I will always miss you and will never forget you. Thank you Papa.

Brittany Martin

February 18, 2023

Uncle Scott, you are always in my heart. You will forever be one of the kindest, warmest, and loving people in my life.

Tim

February 18, 2023

Missing my brother Scott,I will always remember your warm friendship and your smile. Forever in my heart. Love Tim

Susan Martin

February 18, 2023

Another year has gone by. You are not forgotten.

Susan Martin

February 18, 2022

You are in my thoughts and my heart.

Susan Martin

February 18, 2022

I still miss you very much. You are in my thoughts and my

Susan Martin

February 18, 2021

What a kind person you always were to me, no matter what. I miss you so much

Susan Martin

February 18, 2020

My "Brother" Scott
One year has passed and loving you and missing you has not faded. My heart still is broken when I think of you.

One of our favorite photos of Scott & Linda, their love for each other shines

Allan & Karen Dean

February 23, 2019

Scott will always be in our hearts, he was a wonderful brother and friend. He always had a cheerful and positive outlook in life, and was truly devoted to his family.

MJB

February 25, 2019

My condolences to all of the Dean family for the loss of Scott from a Bullard classmate who fondly remembers his camaraderie from our bizarre trek through the inaugural year of "new physics".

Elizabeth Morgan

February 25, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen Musselman

February 24, 2019

My husband Ron Musselman, used to work with Scott when Ron was a radio announcer at KKNU many years ago. He enjoyed Scott. I know Scott kept the station going when they would have a technical problem. He was good to at what he did. I guess he wasn't afraid of heights because he would have to climb the tower at Meadow Lakes to get the station back on the air. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Linda, and your family in this great loss. May God bless you and your family and comfort you with His love in this terrible loss.

Stephanie Martin

February 24, 2019

Uncle Scott,
I love you so much. I miss you so much. You were the greatest husband, father, papa, uncle, brother, everything. You always had a ginormous smile on your face and a big hug for me anytime you saw me. You always asked how I was doing and cared to listen. I remember being with Linda at the hospital a few years ago when your surgery went well. She hugged the doctor and thanked him, and she told him you were her best friend. That brought me to tears because I saw the love you two shared, the love you had for kristi and Ryan and your grandchildren. You were a gentle man and a gentleman always. I remember how hard you worked, even when I was young and would spend the night and play micro machines with Ryan and we would swim at your house. I would see you in your office working away.
As I grew older, we started texting because I wanted to check on you, and you would always tell me you loved me. I've never had an uncle like you. I loved our conversations and your positive demeanor always. I still have our texts and will cherish them forever. You were the kindest man to everyone. My heart hurts so much knowing you're not here. There is a hole that will never be filled from the void of you being gone. Aunt Linda, kristi, Ryan... your dad loved you more than life itself. He was always so proud of all of you. I cannot imagine how hard this is. I will always be here for you.
Uncle Scott, I love you so much. So very much. I will miss our texts and having you tell me you love me. There is no one like you. You are always in my heart, and not one day will go by that I won't think of you. All my love uncle Scott. All my love.

Keri Martin

February 24, 2019

Uncle Scott- I will always remember your smile, kindness and love for reading and music. You always seemed so happy and easy-going. It was always easy to talk to you about school, work, traveling, news, or music. I know you worked very hard and loved your family. We will miss you dearly.

To your family- Scott was a wonderful man and always will be remembered this way. I know he loved each of you more than anything. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tim Martin

February 23, 2019

Scott was a Gentleman. So thoughtful, kind, generous, caring, warm and friendly. I thought of Scott as a Big Brother, I loved him like a Brother. I will always remember the Thanksgivings and Christmas' at Scott and Linda's house. Scott was always the perfect host. He would always meet you with a warm & friendly handshake & big smile.
He was always so positive about everything, even through his long battle, he remained positive. Whenever I would talk to him, he would always say I'm fine, I'm doing better.
I remember when my Mother passed away, he called me and we had a great conversation. He talked to me just like a Big Brother. He knew I was troubled about some things & talked to me about them. He put my mind at ease & made me feel so much better.
I also remember Easter 2016. He was at our home. I had just retired. Scott & I sat together at one of our big round tables on our patio. It was a nice day. The weather was gorgeous. I remember Scott saying "man what a gorgeous day it is". We had the best time. We talked about life, family, working, weather and even politics. I can't remember having a better time.
He was such a great friend. I miss him dearly. He was such a nice person. I've known Scott for over 40 years. He was always the same, no matter what was going on. He was a true gentleman. I will forever have a hole in my heart.

Jennifer Madden

February 23, 2019

Uncle Scott,
The most gentle, and kind man you will always be. The biggest heart and soul I have come to know. A man of integrity and implacable strength. As a Husband and Father, you are the perfect example of what that means. I will always remember your smile that lit up your face, and how warm and loved you made me feel. I could feel how much you were loved in conversations I would have with Kristi. I know you hold a special place in her heart, as her hero and strength. I know by how Aunt Linda and Ryan would speak of you with big smiles and admiration that you are a very special man, and their love for you had no boundaries. Their hearts ate full with the blessing of you. You are truly missed. Many of us will have a void in our lives, but you will live on because you live on in the hearts of the ones who love you.
Linda, Kristi, and Ryan, I offer my love and support. If there is anything I can do, you need only to let me know what you need.
♥Jennifer

Susan Martin

February 23, 2019

My "Brother" Scott
When I was 5 yrs old, I rem you coming in your Ford Falcon from Vandenburg Air Force Base to my parents house, to see Linda. I was the little sister that would ask you many questions. You would answer all of them patiently or silly.
I rem you so much, in fact more than some of my siblings. You were a constant person in my life.
When I was 10 yrs old, you married Linda. When I was a young teenager, many times a girlfriend and I would stay at the house on Orchard while my mom and dad worked. You always welcomed me. When I married, had kids and grandkids, I was still at your next 2 homes. And you always welcomed all of my family. My family kept growing, yet Thanksgiving Day was forever at your home, with "all" of us.
Last Monday I asked Linda, why do I rem being around you both so much? She answered me, "because we loved you".
I rem you being so much in my life and that will never diminish.
You installed the house alarm when we were having our home built. You maintained that alarm for years. You have always been there.
I am so glad I did tell you a few years ago, you are the nicest man I know. I told everyone I knew this. My coworkers, family, and friends. It has been over 30 yrs for some of these people knowing who I was talking about. It started when you had the kidney transplant, all those years ago. They would say, "your nice brother in law"?
When I see a radio tower in this Valley and in Meadow Lakes, you come to mind and always will. You would be at home or a family occasion, no matter time of day, kind of weather, how far away, you get the call a radio station was "off the air". You would immediately leave and get it back on the "air". You climbed so many towers. I was always amazed how you could, because of the height.
You are the husband with so many manners, from opening Linda's car door to leaving her notes every day as long as I can rem. That is because of your love for her. I also remember your reactions to Linda teasing you!
You never complained, even when you weren't feeling well and always so positive. You did always overcome the situation. Because of your very strong, positive attitude, I believed you would get better. I truely never thought otherwise, even almost a week ago.
I do miss telling you I love you, seeing you smile and giving you hugs in person. But I will continue to tell you, "I love you."
I Love you forever and more,
Your "Little Sister"

Brittany Martin

February 22, 2019

Uncle Scott,
I love you so much and am so upset that I won't see that big beautiful smile of yours, receive one of your wonderful hugs, or hear you tell me you love me. You are such an amazing person. One of the nicest, kindest, and loving kind of people I know I will ever have in my life. Not many men are so expressive of their love for others, but that was never the case with you. There's a big hole in my heart. But an even bigger hole in Aunt Linda and cousin Ryan and Kristi's heart and life.
You were an amazing father, husband, brother, friend, uncle, son, grandfather, etc. I miss you so much. Our family won't be the same without you. Everytime I listen to music I will always be thinking of you. I love you and I miss you so very much.
Aunt Linda and cousins, I love you very much and am always here and thinking of you.

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