Judge David B. Dee
1923 ~ 2014
Judge David B. Dee died Tuesday the twenty-ninth of January at home with his family. Born February 13, 1923 to Ernest Leon and Genet Bingham Dee, he attended Uinta and East High School, where he graduated at age 16. He attended the University of Utah for 2 years, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and on the University ski team. During WWII he was in the army, landed in Normandy and earned 2 purple hearts. When the war ended David stayed in France for a year as a liaison and ambassador to the French people. He attended university in France and received an architectural history certificate. He returned to the U of U and graduated with a degree in History and Political Science. There he met Ann Bailey, whom he married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1950. He earned his law degree and joined the FBI, where he was posted to Chicago and then New York City. In 1954 they returned to Salt Lake City where he practiced law for 12 years. Governor Scott Matheson made him his first judicial appointment in 1975 and he retired from the Third District Court in 1986. He loved the law and the people he served and initiated many new court programs that still exist today.
Judge Dee was an avid fisher and sailor and loved the outdoors. He was active in his community all his life, serving the Sugar House Kiwanis Club for over 37 years and leading the Boys and Girls Club for 31 years.
Judge Dee is survived by his wife, Ann Bailey Dee and was a loving father to three children: Alice Lara (Joe, deceased), Susan Diston (John, deceased) and David Reed (Sally), and four beautiful grandchildren: Geoffrey David Lara, Brooke Alyse Diston, Annalee Diston, Sarah Jane Dee.
A service and celebration of life will be held on Monday, Feb. 3rd in the Monument Park 16th Ward at 1320 Wasatch Dr. Services from noon to 1:00 pm and visit with the family (refreshments) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Judge Dee would wish donations to be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Sugarhouse (http://www.bgcgsl.org) or the SADS Foundation (www.StopSADS.org).

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for David Dee

13 Entries

March 2, 2014

David Dee was a very great man, and I was sad to hear of his passing. My sympathy is with you. He will be missed.

Nyla C

February 20, 2014

Dear Mrs. Dee and Family,
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Mr. Dee was a great man, who's efforts changed the lives of many. He will truly be missed by all.

Pinon Cafe

February 5, 2014

Dear Dee Family, We are saddened by your loss. The Judge was an icon here at the Pinon Cafe. He will be greatly missed. Blessings to the Dee family.

---- The Staff at Pinon------

Royal Hansen

February 3, 2014

Sorry to hear of Judge Dee's passing. He was an outstanding judge and colleague within the legal community. We have fond memories of the the rich legacy he established through his outstanding service. We will miss our association and join you as you mourn his passing.

Helen Thomson Mulder

February 2, 2014

Dear Ann and family, My husband William Mulder and I remember Judge Dee as a Friend of the U. of U library, hearty and charming with a strong sense of community responsibility. And to Ann, my longtime neighbor, sincere sympathy.

Paul Van Dam

February 1, 2014

It was always a pleasure to go to Judge Dee's courtroom , whether for a motion or a trial. He was smart, efficient and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Matthew White

February 1, 2014

Dear Dee Family,

It was my privilege to have met Judge Dee many years ago when he shared an office suite with Dwight King and my father, Woodrow White. I was impressed with Judge Dee's kindness and concern for others that have stayed with me my entire life. My condolences to all of Judge Dee's family at this time of separation. May the lord bless and keep you.

Sincerely,

Matthew White

Clark Peterson

February 1, 2014

David was a first class guy. His office was just down he hall from ours, so i saw him regularly, and used him on occasion for a little legal advice. It would be hard not to like David, he was very personable, smart as a whip, and honest o a fault. My condolences go out to the family. He was a distinguished member of 'The Greatest Generation'!

Elissa

January 31, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about your family's loss. Although I have never met the Judge personally, I truly enjoyed reading about his life. Mr. Dee undoubtedly has lives a life full of adventures and I am sure his will be missed by all of his friends and family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Fortunately, God provides a hope for us to see such wonderful men here on the Earth again (John 5:28.

D M

January 31, 2014

May God be with your family during this difficult time

Dana and Lynn Wilson

January 31, 2014

We got acquainted with Judge Dee during his latter years through Osher classes we shared. What a kind, gentle, accomplished man he was. He served our community, our country and mankind with dignity and distinction. It was an honor to have known him.

Dana Dmitrich

January 31, 2014

What a wonderful person!

Kristen Coomans

January 31, 2014

Ann,Alice,Susy and David,
I have such fond memories of your dad and the crazy adventures sailing. I remember your dad as being so jolly and fun. He was a good man who adored his family. May your memories give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love to you all.
Kristen

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