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Dean L. Burch

Portland, Oregon

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Burch, L. Dean 80 Aug. 22, 1932 Aug. 08, 2013 L. Dean Burch of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Aug. 8, 2013. Born in the midst of the Dust Bowl in Beaver County, Okla., to Francis and Lela Burch. As a small boy, his parents moved him and his brother, Leroy (deceased), and sister, Lorene...

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Dean was a special friend to many of us through the years since high school. Enjoyed playing golf with Dean. One did not stand behind him when he was putting. We had great times.

I was hoping to see you before Christmas 2013. Not
sure if Mary rmembers me working on your cars or not. Do you still have the Benz?
Peace Be with your Family.
Somebody call be at 503-587-8918.

Dean and I were ATO's. I went to Grant. Some of us fondly called him Grandma. He was a great competitor and I enjoyed playing golf with him. He will be missed by many.

If we needed a 1st down, or key play, even in life we could always rely on you. You will be missed as a great friend and teammate...Roger Williams

We both loved you... and Keith still wants "Strokes"!!
Karole Lucas Allen....and Ron.

Dean was a great uncle and I truly enjoyed my stays at the family home in Vancouver. His cool old car with the rumble seat and nights playing golf after the course was clear at Royal Oaks. I will miss you uncle Dean.

I remember those high school days well over 60 years ago, watching that blue and gold Jefferson football team from the sidelines. Anderson, Atherton, Coulson, Wells, Goodell, Gilbert, Malget, Hammerlie, and Dean Burch trying to master Waldorf's single wing. They weren't the champions, but they sure played like they were...tough and proud. These men exhibited that Jeff spirit throughout their lives.
Dean was no exception, but his personal caring and loyalty to his friends will mark his...

GREAT GUY. YOU'LL BE MISSED. MANY HOLES IN ONE AND EAGLES AT THE GREAT GOLF COURSE ABOVE. DICK BAILEY-JEFF '51

My kindest thoughts to Mary, and all of the children from both families. Dean brought so many of us together, and was a close friend through High School and our later years. Golf and football remained a strong presence with Dean, and I will miss our passion for sports and life from Mazatlan to San Diego, and Portland. An 80 year run is pretty strong, and he played it well. Cheers, Mack Wiebe