Dean-Frost-Obituary

Dean Frost

St. Paul, Minnesota

1954 - 2025

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DIED
March 6, 2025
LOCATION
St. Paul, Minnesota
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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After nearly two years of "cancering" with courage and grace, Dean Frost passed away peacefully on March 6, with family at home in St. Paul, Minn. With a huge heart and generous spirit, Dean was deeply devoted to his family, his wife Kathryn Engdahl; daughter, Safiya Smith and her partner Sidney...

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My husband, Thomas Kindermann, and I were friends of Dean's when he was faculty here at Portland State University. He was gracious and welcoming to us when we arrived as new faculty in 1989, always looking out for us and chatting with my husband about the latest new developments in Psychology. Dean thought broadly and was interested in research across the discipline. We felt lucky to now him, and send our sympathy to his family. with great respect and affection, Ellen Skinner, Portland Oregon

Kathryn, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Nichole Harville

Dean was my colleague. He contributed a lot to our programs, especially during difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.

Dr. Frost was one of my professors at PSU. I highly respected him and went on to eventually earn my MBA with a concentration in Organizational Behavior due to his influence. My thoughts are with his family. I learned much from him and am a very small part of his legacy.