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06/19/1959
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02/27/2012
Dean Dwyer Obituary
Passed away February 27th from complications of MS at age 52. Born in Spokane June 19, 1959 to Patrick and Alice Dwyer. Dean had two brothers: Tom (Lynn) and Paul. Dean graduated from Ferris H.S. in 1977 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Dean married JuanJuan Li on January 1, 1998 while working in China at one of his high tech electronic jobs. Returning to Spokane in 1999 Dean and JuanJuan had two beautiful daughters: Deanna (11) and Tian Mei (4). Dean was a loving husband and father who was totally dedicated to his family. his courage and toughness in battling MS will be an inspiration to family and friends forever.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Inland Empire MS Society. A service will be held Saturday, March 10th at 11am at Southside Christian Church, 2934 E. 27th Ave. Spokane. WA.
SPOKANE CREMATION and FUNERAL SERVICE, Spokane, WA
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Memories and Condolences
for Dean Dwyer
April 1, 2012
Dean, We all miss you very much. The girls, JuanJuan and your brothers and dad are doing okay. Keep your eye on us all. Me.
d collier
March 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Entel
March 9, 2012
Dean, Where did the forty years go ? I remember meeting you and your classmates in 1972... when St Peters joined Fatima, and became All Saints ...We shared a lot of laughs and good times... In home room all thru High School, woodshop, electronics , frisbee! Intro to Vw s, later in life, the summer as roommates, working on the Volvo and hanging at the Viking...
and when you came back from over seas, getting back in touch, I am grateful to have known you and meet your family these past years , and the times we shared. Farewell my friend, your in our hearts and prayers, your care and thought fullness will live on Always, Till we meet again !
michael dziak
March 8, 2012
I have thousands of memories. I grew up with Dean...He was one of my all time best friends. I feel extremely saddened over the loss of such a wonderful, friendly, helpful loving man...He was a mechanic, musician, wiz with electronics...I remember sneaking into his attic to check out all his Christmas presents in advance...we must have been 12 or 13.....I remember walking to school and home everyday...we'd meet at the corner of Arthur and 32nd...I remember.. parties, keg gars, going to the Viking, playing pick up sports games in our neighborhood...I remember the day he lost the tip of his finger...trying to extricate a stuck bowling ball from the bowling ball return at Silver Lanes in Lincoln Heights. and I remember him joining the military to serve our country. That was Dean...always honorable, always helpful...
I recently connected with him a few years ago...and promised I would come see him...please....don't wait to visit your friends...you may not get a chance to see them again...I missed mine...
Sandy and Grant Hubrich
March 4, 2012
To a great cousin. You fought M.S. with such dignity and stength. Your family meant everything to you, and you showed your love for them each day. I will miss him, and will always have the picture of us completing our First Communion together in my head. I also wish we all had more time to spend with him.
Cindi & Kevin Henning
March 4, 2012
To my cousin and great friend who will be remembered as a hero, fighter of MS, kind at heart, devoted and loved his family and friends. You will be missed but never forgotten.
I know that Dean was well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart. I only wish we had more time with him.
Jeff Bucknam
March 4, 2012
Dean had a warm heart and a was lot of fun to be around. He battled for many years with MS but always had something positive to say about his family and life in general each time we spoke. From the Navy, rebuilding old VW's.. to biking around Beijing together my prayers are with you and your family my old friend..as you used to say "Dragon fly" ...Jeff B.
March 4, 2012
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Dean P. Patrick for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
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