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Dean Wood Obituary
Dean was an honorable man, loyal husband, and a devoted father. He loved his family dearly and spent his life loving and serving them alongside his wife Linda.
Dean is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; his 5 children; Trevor, Shane (Bonni), Deven (Elizabeth), Curtis (Cerrisse), and MaryAnn. He is also survived by his siblings; Bonnie (Johnny), Tina (Richard), his mother, Nina Burtenshaw Wood, and 10 grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by his father, Erman DeWayne Wood.
Dean was a graduate of Granger High School and later pursued his passion for Diesel Mechanics at Salt Lake Community College. He had a successful career, working at Arnold Machinery for 17 years before retiring from Granite School District after 25 years. Dean was known for his talent as a Master Mechanic on diesel and gasoline engines.
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dean actively served in various capacities including Scoutmaster, Counselor in the bishopric, and High Counselman. His dedication to his faith was evident in his service and commitment to his community.
In his free time, Dean enjoyed working on vehicles, particularly his truck, which he kept in impeccable condition. He also cherished moments riding his 4-wheelers with his beloved wife.
Per Dean's wishes, no memorials are planned. His legacy of love, dedication, and hard work will be remembered by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Dean E. Wood.
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Olivia
April 28, 2025
Dean E Wood was my grandpa. I am Curtis Wood's daughter.
I remember the last time I saw him he didn't even recognize, or I don't think he did the whole time he would just stare at me or my family. then when I left a few days later I was at home and my dad came in he looked sad and then I realized my mom was also crying so then it clicked my grandpa passed. my parents told me, but I didn't cry I just ate dinner and went upstairs but then I sobbed. I loved him very much, but I didn't know it until he was gone. I remember great memories that will always stay in my heart I hope to make many more with my grandma. We didn't have a funeral for him he didn't want us to have one instead we went to a big cabin and had fun with the family on the last night there we looked at photos of him and all of my cousins and a lot of memories came back. I miss him so much, but I know that he knows that.
sincerely, Olivia his granddaughter
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Robert Rigby
April 15, 2025
My condolences to Dean's family,
I heard today from some GSD workers that Dean had passed in 2024. I worked with Dean and his co-workers at the Granite School District auto garage during the summers of 1992, 1993, and 1994. He was a kind, professional, and knowledgeable person.
I remembered when Robert Streator and Dean talked about their Jeep CJ7s and the Coachman campers they owned. Their input helped me years later with my fifth-wheel camper purchase. They said, "Don't buy a camper with plumbing on the back end unless you want it torn off when going through a rut or gutter. And a fifth wheel has the best stability compared to other campers." I never doubted their advice and probably saved myself a lot of trouble too.
One time, after completing college, I dropped in to see everyone at the garage. He had since moved to the bus garage and was busy working on the school buses. He and his coworkers were hard at work getting the school buses ready for the next school day.
Again, my condolences. I hope my sharing gives comfort that even decades later Dean wasn't forgotten by someone who had lost touch with him as time marched on.
Sincerely,
Robert Rigby
(Part-time summer help... summer not)
Kay Wood
May 12, 2024
Our condolences, Jarrod & Kay Wood
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