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Dean Zimmerman Obituary
Dean Zimmerman was born on February 16, 1977 in Long Beach, California. He earned his Bachelor's degree cum laude in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach and his law degree from prestigious Loyola Law School. He opened his own practice in 2007 and worked as a lawyer and licensed California Real Estate Broker for about ten years. He was an avid reader and prolific writer. He loved music. He sang and played the guitar and could pick up just about any instrument and create a melody. He was also very adept at computers. Dean passed in Everett, Washington on August 11, 2017 at age 40 as the result of a car accident. Dean's circle of love included his father Kenneth Zimmerman, the love of his life and closest friend Michelle Zimmerman, their children Sebastian and Edith, and his girlfriend and beloved partner Shannon Stewart and their son, Jack. Above all else, he loved and was devoted to his family. His strength and loving energy will surround them always. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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September 17, 2017
We love you Dean and have fun up there in Heaven with your mom. Love Aunt Vicky.
christina shurts
August 26, 2017
Dean was one of my first friend when I moved to Los Alamitos in 3rd grade. What I first noticed about him was, WEL, his name, of course, yet quickly after, his wit and quick thinking. It was always enjoyable chatting with him. His birthday was the first birthday I went to for a boy. His mom didn't quite what to do with me, she was so sweet and hung out with me while the boys romped around.
In high school we went to different schools, yet, he was very good friends with my best friend's brother, Jon. Often she relented to torture of Dean since he. like many guys, crushed on her. She was a beauty. Always in good fun they would banter. Jon and Dean would play music and impress us with their antics. Sometimes we would all just watch cartoons after school. It was always innocent and good fun. Really, so memorable in its simplicity. Always chatty, ready to push buttons and yet respectful end earnest in his approach to friendship.
While in grad school I bumped into him at CSULB. He said he was taking a course. He visited my art studio, we caught up. He had become so handsome. He probably always was. He told me about his sweet children, his ex who was his dear friend. I told him about my family too. We relived a few old memories. This was in 2009 or so. We enjoyed time spent catching up, but made no future plans, myself an artist and he a lawyer, we were both working hard in our crafts. We lost touch.
What a terrible heartbreak to hear of his passing. Im so sorry to his loved ones. May you find peace in your love for him.
August 25, 2017
Dear Ken and Family;
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Vivian Hausauer
August 23, 2017
Ken and Family,
I am so sorry to read about you loss, I remember us discussing our children while we were working for the City of Long Beach.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Monte Beard, Sr.
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