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Dean Metcalf Obituary

Dean W. Metcalf Sr. of Mesa, Arizona passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of his wife, Melba for 64 years, and the loving father of his son Dean Jr. and daughters Barbara and Becky along with 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dean was born December 12, 1921 in Holly Springs, Iowa. In 1973 Dean moved his family from Kansas City to Arizona, where he continued his career in management for the Hobart Corporation. Dean enjoyed 20 years of retirement with his family in addition to extensive travel throughout the states. Dean was a master carpenter and avid gardener, loved by all will truly be missed. Visitation will be held Monday, December 3, 2007 at 12 Noon with the services beginning at 1:00 PM in the Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 East Broadway Rd. Mesa, AZ 85206. Mariposa Gardens and Funeral Care, Mesa is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 1, 2007.

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James and Angela Felix

December 9, 2007

We will miss grandpa metcalf.- The Felix Family in Anthem Arizona

Melissa Lopez

December 7, 2007

I worked at Springdale in activities, I spent a lot of time getting to know Dean. He was a wonderful person, he could bring a smile to anyone's face. He will be misses dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Joni Meade

December 3, 2007

I work at Springdale, where Dean resided, he was like a ray of sunshine. My daughter worked there in activities for a while and he made her day with his kindness and gentle smile, my grandkids would visit him, they called him grandpa Dean. I am thankful Dean was a part of our lives. My sympathy goes out to the family, he was an angel.

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