Dean Lessley Obituary
Dean married Marilyn (Bristol) on November 14, 1964. She precedes him in passing on November 9, 2002.
Dean and Marilyn moved throughout the United States, spending time in Colorado, California, Kansas, and Georgia before settling in Springfield, MO. They owned and operated Lessley Development Company in excess of 20 years.
Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army prior to meeting Marilyn. Upon his discharge, he moved to Colorado to go to college where he met Marilyn who was born in and graduated high school in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
There are no formal services planned.
Dean and Marilyn have both been cremated. Dean lovingly carried Marilyn's cremains with him throughout his travels and when living in Texas, for the past 24 years. They will both be laid to rest together at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
Dean's care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory, Springfield, MO.
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