Dean Spaulding Potter

Never knew you. But feel like a spirit brother to me.

Rest peacefully Dean. Always in my thoughts. Dee

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

I remember the first time I saw Dean Potter in Yosemite. I was sitting next to Chongo, a big wall climber and a renowned author, when Dean Potter walked into the food court like a lion with a pride of lions right behind him. Right away his presence impressed me because he conveyed upon me a silent reverence of command. Immediately I asked Chongo, "Who is this guy?" He said to me with awe, "Man, that's Dean Potter, the baddest climber in Yosemite." Cedar, an affable as well as a capable...

My condolences to the Potter family. I can still remember teaching Dean at GHS. He'd slouch at his desk, giving me a sly grin when I asked him a question about his homework or something. Intelligent, well-liked, I am truly saddened to learn of his passing. He is a great kid who became an even greater man. I had no idea just how influential and well known he became as a climber and base jumper. Time helps the grieving but the void will forever remain. Dean lived his life fully and on...

Thank you Dean for everything, your influence has changed lives for the better.

Fletcher Aabram
Thank you for expanding the bounds of possibility in the world of climbing, you have given the Yosemite climbers a fresh direction. You will linger through the valley as a legend, forever.