Gregory Scott Dean

Gregory Scott Dean of Coppell, Texas died Sunday after being struck by a motorist. Greg was doing his favorite pastime, riding his bicycle. Greg's passion was cycling. He had participated in the Paris-Brest-Paris ride in France, as well as Bike Across Missouri, Bike Across Texas and numerous other long distance rides. He attended public school in Irving, Texas and received a BBA degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Greg's professional career was in the insurance industry where he served as a litigation specialist with several companies. He was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Parish in Coppell, coached youth soccer, and was active in the community. Greg was a founding member of the Coppell Community Garden and served as the last chief of the Seminole Indian Princess Tribe. He is survived by his wife, Patti, and daughter Betsy of Coppell, parents Dick and Marcy Dean of Irving, brother and sister-in-law Cliff and Lynda Dean of Argyle, sister and brother-in-law Alison and Frank Durkee of Coppell and several nieces and nephews who will always remember their funny "Uncle Greg", who they flocked to at all family gatherings. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rosary to be said at 7 p.m. at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2007 at St. Ann’s Catholic Parish in Coppell. Rev. Msgr. Leon Duesman, celebrant. Interment will be at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family requests donations be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation in memory of Greg.