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William Dement

Jul 29, 1928 – Jun 17, 2020 (Age 91)

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BORN
July 29, 1928
DIED
June 17, 2020
AGE
91

Obituary

Dr. William Dement was a scientist who developed the field of sleep research and coined the term "REM," or rapid eye movement, to describe the stage of sleep when dreaming takes place. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Please accept my sincere condolences to the Dement Family. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.

ENJOY , YOUR 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! BROTHER MATTHEW 26:09-26:75 ........... MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!! JOHN 2:07-2:25-3:14-3:24 ?????????????? PROVERBS 4:17 ............ PSALMS 23:01-23:06 ........ HOSEA 3:02 ......... & PETER 22:03:22 .........

Nick, Elizabeth, Catherine, and All Family,
We are saddened to learn that your dear father, Dr. William Dement, has passed away and we send our condolences to you. He will without doubt be missed, and never forgotten. He was an amazing and inspirational person, and his legacy will live on.

Dr. Dement is truly the "father of sleep medicine," and we appreciate his groundbreaking research and decades of diligence and sacrifice as a clinician and teacher helping others understand...

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

A remarkable man, his will forever be remembered. Heartfelt condolences to the Dement family, may God be with you as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.

Sincere condolences are sent to the family for your loss. Dr. Dement made significant Scientific contributions in the field of sleep. At this most difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your warm memories of him sustain you.

Sincere condolences to the Dement Family, May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your lives with peace and strength as you miss him and cherish his memories forever. Thank you for Dr. Dements contribution to his scientific research in the sleep field.