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Nicholas James Dean

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Dean, Nicholas James 32 of Grand Rapids, MI ended his addiction battle on Independence Day, July 4th, 2018. He was born to Ann (Parauka) and Rowdy Dean in Mesa, Arizona. He attended Kellogsville schools and graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 2005. Nick (Nip) will be remembered for...

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Nick was a great friend of mine back in our teenage years. He was a comedian,loved to drive fast in his TSI Eagle Talon and his dad's Lincoln LoL, He used to scare the crap out of us haha. He is in a happy place now pain free God bless him and the Dean family

Miss you so very much son,
I am so sorry you couldn't beat this demon. I know you really wanted something different and were trying so hard too. I miss you so much and wish I could turn back time, you deserved to be happy.
I cherish that we had breakfast together that morning before you left us. That was a gift. Thanks for sending me signs that you are happy.
It brings a smile to my face remembering you singing karaoke to Taylor Swift. You really had the crowd going!...

Love you forever Nip

Dear Ann and family,
Thank you for sharing the richness of Nick's life in his obituary. There were so many aspects of him of which I didn't know. I do know that he was a great uncle to his two nieces and showed patience and care as he rallied them for a walk or an outside activity. He also enjoyed the family dog, Dirk, which he played with and walked. Both Gerard and I are sorry for your loss and think about you often as you go through this difficult time. We miss seeing Nick too. May...

Dear Nephew,
I vividly recall our last conversation that lit up the air waves. You were so happy to be starting over with a chance to grasp the happiness that seemed to always evade you. I know you fought your best in the battle against drugs but it became to much for to overcome..I pray that you have found peace and mostly, happiness.Good bye Nick,I'll see you on the other side. Auntie Katie

Love Peace ☮ And continued prayers for you all!!!!

Man where do I start ..... Nip there is not a day that goes by where I dont think about you.
You were always there for me like no one else. I couldn't have asked for a better best friend but you were so much more than a best friend my brother and no one will ever take that you will always be the brother I never got biologically. I love you miss you always thinking of you. My prayers go out to Ann Dean always been a mom to me and nips siblings Emily and Brandon and his two...

While we do not know each other, you have my thoughts and prayers as you mourn your son. Knowing how insidious and encompassing addiction is, I appreciate that you are willing to share the hold it had on Nick.

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.