Gordon Cutler Dean
1922 ~ 2015
Gordon Cutler Dean was born July 7, 1922 in Shelly, Idaho to Harry Arnold Dean and Gladys Cutler Dean. Died unexpectedly in Magna, Utah August 28, 2015. Married Dora Maxine Strate July 18, 1947.
Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A humble man, he was a well respected, kind, gentle, helpful, quiet hero, loved kids. His influence will be unending. He loved traveling, cars, NASCAR racing, singing, Big Band Era songs, classical music and yard work. He concentrated on positive things and set an example for all. Gordon joined the Army in 1939 and served his country for 23 years stationed in many areas of assignment in the South Pacific entertaining WWII troops with the Army Band. He served in the Korean War in 7 invasions. He taught ROTC at Stanford Univ. As Military Attaché, he and his family served in Iran. After military life he worked 20 years for Kennecott Copper. He served in many church capacities, including 29 years as a Jordan River Temple ordinance worker and 12 years as a service missionary at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. He sang with the Beehive Barbershop Chorus for 15 years.
Survivors: wife, Maxine; 2 sons, Douglas (Rebecca) Dean and Jeffery (LaRayne) Dean; 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also by sisters, Shirley (Robert) Allred, Norma Dupree, Claire (Dean) Lund, Annette Anderson, and brother, Lynn (Dianne) Dean.
Viewing will be Friday, Sept 4th 6-8 PM at the Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S, Magna, UT. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept 5th at 11:00 AM at the Magna Central LDS Stake Center, 8181 W Breeze Dr. (3320 S.), Magna, UT with a viewing prior at 10:00 AM. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Dean

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11 Entries

Randall & Julie Felter

September 4, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 4, 2015

Dear Maxine, Doug, Jeff and families. I was saddened to hear of the death of your sweet husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I hope you have some recollection of our family, as yours has been a long expression of friendship and love when we lived in Boise, ID., in the early 1960's. I have not seen any of you in many years, the most resent in the early 1990's at a music event in SLC. You have been a long treasured memory for me. I was Kathy Horne, David Horne and sons Jimmie, Joel and baby Ben. May God bless all of you and know that your loved one will be awaiting to be together with you again. God Bless all of you.

Linda Strode

September 3, 2015

What a wonderful legacy Gordon has left behind. He led an amazing life and I am a better person for having known him. He was a great example of a kind and loving person. My condolences to Maxine, Doug and Jeff and all of the grandchildren he left behind. Our love and support will always be here for you

September 3, 2015

Dear Maxine and family,
I was saddened to learn of Gordon's death and of the tragic incident that took his life. I am grateful that over the years I got to know Gordon and I appreciated his friendly kind manner. He always supported you in you employment responsibilities at the bank. Whenever we got together as a region for various activities or parties he was a welcome guest, always so helpful and happy. Montez sends her love and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Lord bless you,

Kimball Butterfield

September 3, 2015

I am sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace
Pam and Tony Lewis

Errick Donaldson

September 2, 2015

My deepest sympathies. I wish you and everyone impacted from this tragedy the best with coping with the loss of such a great man. Always remember that he will be there when you least expect it to help you through any and all other difficult times.

Errick Donaldson

Jenifer Barnes-Rather

September 2, 2015

I'm so very sorry and send my deepest sympathies.

Paula Dean

September 2, 2015

There will never be a kinder, sweeter or loving man than our Grandpa Dean. His accomplishments are endless and too many to mention. To know him was to love him, everyone did. I pray that I can live my life out as a better person just by his example. Grandpa Iove you. My sincere heartfelt condolences to Grandma (Maxine) Doug and Family and Jeff and my two boys, Shaun and Amber and Kyle and Tayler and all the great grandkids. Love to you all.
HOW GREAT THOU ART
Love, Paula

September 2, 2015

Brother Gordan was an inspiration to all Temple Workers - never tiring dedication.
Craig & MaryJo Rindlisbach

Dave Spainhower

September 2, 2015

Jeff I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your memories will last you a life time.

September 1, 2015

My memories of Gordon come in the form of family reunions. I always looked forward to his most sincere hugs. He truly radiated with love of his fellowmen. He was kind, gentle and always set a good example. May the Lord's blessings be with you as a family in your time of grief. He truly left a great legacy for all of us. What a blessing he has been to this earth for 93 great years. Not many have that opportunity.
I send my love,
LuDean White

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