Robert Dean

DEAN, Robert Wadsworth Born December 17, 1929 Pittsburgh, PA; Died May 10, 2007 Edmonton, AB. Parents Robert and Edythe Dean (deceased). It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. To mourn his loss, he leaves his wife Shirley, sons Geoffrey, Matthew, Clayton and wife Valerie, brother Wayne Dean, wife Janice and daughter Courtney of Ridgefield, Connecticut, grandchildren Ashley, Ryan and Jayden Dean and his mom Debi, in-laws Sonni Bone, Gayla and Jim Gordey, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Bob had a marvelous life of achievement, love, friendship and compassion for others. Bob attended Baldwin High School and was the first inductee to the Baldwin Athletic Hall of Fame; he received a football scholarship from the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He played in two Gator Bowls with the Maryland Terrapins, and spent two years in the US Army serving in the Korean War. He played one year with the Washington Redskins and three years with the Edmonton Eskimos 1954-56, kicking the winning point for the first of three Grey Cups. He earned a Bachelor of Education Degree and Masters Diploma from the University of Alberta, and began a 34 year career with Edmonton Public Schools where he taught junior high and high school then became a Vice Principal. He was Principal at Victoria Composite High School for six years and at ME Lazerte High School for eight years. During his tenure he coached numerous sports, won many football and volleyball championships and made an incredible number of good friends. In his post retirement career he served for five years as a member and Chairman of the Edmonton Police Commission and the Canadian Association of Police Boards and three as a school trustee. He was a member and Past Master of Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge, a Charter member and Past Potentate of Al Shamal Shriners, and a Charter member and Director of the Edmonton Eskimo Alumni Association. A heartfelt thanks to Drs. Bradstock, Mallowany and Station 54 Staff, RAH. Donations in his memory may be made to: Al Shamal Shriners Patient Transportation Fund 14510 142 Street, Edmonton T6V 1H9, Edmonton Eskimo Alumni for the Bob Dean Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 11481, Edmonton, AB T5J 3K7. A Service in Bob's memory will be held at Robertson Wesley United Church Friday, May 18th at 2:00 p.m. 10209 123 Street, Edmonton. On June 1, 2007 Bob's name will be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame along with his teammates from the 1954-55-56 Edmonton Eskimo Grey Cup Champions. Foster & McGarvey., 10011 - 114th Street; (780) 428-6666, to send condolences: www.fostermcgarvey.com