Linda Lou Dean, 66, of Lodi, California went home to the Lord on March 12, 2012. She was born in McClusky, North Dakota to Walter and Esther Dockter on August 14, 1945. Linda moved to Lodi her junior year in high school, meeting the love of her life, Timothy Wayne Dean, her senior year. She graduated from Lodi High School, and married her honey, Tim. Linda spent most of her career working at Wright's Stationers in Lodi, starting out as a clerk and eventually becoming the store manager. She was known as a caring and loving supervisor to everyone she worked with. Next, Linda helped run Dean and Dean Investigations, keeping the books. Her final and most joyous job was that of Bibi to her grandchildren, Lori and Cooper Scheideman. Bibi was known to drop everything to spend time just as the kids wanted, and they were the light of her life. Linda enjoyed spending her time out on the Delta with her husband, filling weekends and trips with fun and laughter as they made numerous lifetime friends. Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Duane Dockter; parents, Esther and Walter Dockter; daughter, Lori Lynne Dean; and nephew, Stephen Versic. She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband, Timothy W. Dean; daughter, Shelby Dean Scheideman (Troy); grandchildren Lori and Cooper Scheideman; and sister, Debi Taylor (Joe); as well as by many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews. Linda was mother to many, especially during the teen years of her own daughters and will be greatly missed. She showed care for all and was never known to say a bad thing of another person. Her gentle, strong spirit was an example of strength and perseverance during the challenges of life. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lodi Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with a brief committal to follow at Lodi Cemetery on Pine Street. There is no visitation. A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Mar. 16 to Mar. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Dean

21 Entries

April 6, 2012

Tim, Shelby, Lori, Cooper, Troy & Debi So very, very sorry to learn of Linda's passing. Linda was a kind, loving, caring, compassionate person. I will always cherish the memories of the Christmas Eves' spent with Linda and all of you. My love and prayers go out to each of you. Sandi Smith, RN

Lois Harris

April 6, 2012

Tim, I am so sorry about your lose, Linda and I lost touch years ago when I moved to Oregon, we both grew up in ND and our dads were cousins, When Linda first moved to Lodi she lived with us for a short time, we graduated together. I have so many wonderful memories of our teen years together, she helped me stay grounded, or at least she tried! I am so sad I missed the chance to see her one more time, God be with you and your family! Love, Lois Harris (Wahl)

April 3, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ardella and Blayne Myhre
Dorothy Kesler
Elaine Kost

March 22, 2012

Tim & Shelby and Debi, I was thinking of you all again today. I am so sorry of the pain you have had to experience. We are praying for strength
to bear the loss you feel. We love you, Aunt Kathy & Uncle Ron Seibel, Wichita, KS

Tana Houser

March 22, 2012

Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I am Jonathan and Verna Dockters youngest daughter, Tana. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Take care, Tana (Dockter) Houser

Linda McEnerney

March 21, 2012

Linda and Tim were on the first cruise I ever took. They were wonderfully kind and fun to vacation with. Linda was, and will always be, remembered with warm thoughts.

Karen Black

March 21, 2012

Debi and Dean Family- We are so very sorry. Thinking of you especially today. Love and Prayers,

Bonnie Fox

March 20, 2012

Words cannot express our deepest sympathy to the entire Dean family in this time of sorrow. You all have been a part of our family for many years and our love and concern for you continues on. Linda was a beautiful person and touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and forever! In behalf of the Fox family. Bonnie

March 20, 2012

I was so saddened to hear of Linda's passing, we were high school friends. We lost touch after high school and would see her occasionally at Wrights when I would go in to buy cards. We would chat and catch up.
This is a hard time for Tim and his family and my prayer is for God to hold you in his hand and give you peace.
Your friend Karen (Carleton) Weegens

March 19, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. What a lovely person she was, always smiling and pleasant. Our sympathies to you, Tim, Shelby, and Linda's precious grandchildren. ~Walt and Dolly Friesen

Donna & Ed Manuszak

March 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of such a lovely lady's passing. The ray of sunshine is diminishing on our dock without such a wonderful and delightful person as Linda was. We will miss her dearly.

Sheryl J Jackson

March 19, 2012

Debi & Dean family, Im very sorry to read of your sister's passing. Know you & the entire Dean family are in our thoughts & prayers. Steve & Sheryl J (Pfeifle) Jackson

Suzanne Matthews

March 18, 2012

For ten years, Linda Dean was the store manager, that I worked under, at Wrights Stationers. I learned so much from her during that period. Simply put, Linda Dean was one of the finest human beings I have ever known. She was kind, intelligent and had such a strong moral compass. Over the years, whenever I was at work and had a difficult ethical decision to make, I would ask myself "how would Linda have handled this?" Linda always knew how to handle people and their problems with kindness and professionalism. She carried that over in her personal life as well. Working with her always felt more like working with family, because of how she treated everyone.

To Tim and Shelby, I send you both so much love. I know nothing can erase the pain of this loss, but know that Linda was truly one of a kind and that everyone whose life she touched, was so much the richer for it.

Thomas Herman Sr

March 18, 2012

Tim & family, so sorry to hear about your loss. No more pain and suffering. May she now rest in pain. My prayers are with you and your family.

Randy Prudhel & Family

March 18, 2012

Shelby & Family: We are all so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your entire family our in our prayers!!

Tom & Marilyn Dawe

March 17, 2012

Tim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Linda. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott & Judi Harrison

March 16, 2012

God bless you, Tim & Shelby, with peace and comfort.

Frank Miller

March 16, 2012

Tim, so sorry to hear about Linda. A lot of memories from the past, like introducing the two of you for the first time and our high school graduation party. We sure had a lot of fun in those days. God Bless!

Ray& Linda Stoops

March 16, 2012

Tim and Shelby,
So sorry to hear about Linda. She was always a light in the dark, always wearing a smile. Your memories will help get you through this difficult time.

Marena & Fred Henne

March 16, 2012

Tim, Shelby & Family: We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was a special lady and we were all lucky to know her.

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