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for Dean Francis
Holly
February 13, 2024
Always missing you Dad. Honoring your memory and commitment to family by making sure we connect regularly. We love you.
Holly
February 13, 2022
Dates seared in memory,
better or worse
Each time it's remembered,
no easier than the first
Time passes, pain lessens
Naively one may think
365 days again
Nope. Still stinks.
Memories are key
Less darkness swallow up
Good thoughts, don't dwell
Lean on family, chin up
Miss you every day Dad
Jenny Handy
February 15, 2021
Dad I think about you every day. I love you.
Jenny
Holly Howard
February 14, 2021
Another year passed and we all still miss you just as much. Always thinking of you remembering the fun we had.
-Holly
Duane Oswald
March 14, 2017
My sincere sympathy to all family members and in particular Don. I grew up in the neighborhood, and was involved in Silver Spurs with both Dean and Don....just looked at some old dance video with both of them in it tonight from the late 1960's. The Francis boys were always so looked up to by the rest of us....Dean more-so of course as he was a bit taller! He's gone far too soon....but appears to have left a fine family legacy.
February 25, 2017
Thank you for being the best dad ever. I will always miss your funny stories.
Jenny
February 25, 2017
Dad I love you and will miss you every day. You were the best dad and grandfather anyone could want.
Jenny
Holly
February 24, 2017
Dad, you helped give us the best childhood anyone could ask for. You were taken far too early. I miss you every moment. Thank you for being you.
Marco
February 21, 2017
I couldn't have asked for a better father in law. Your humor, guidance and friendship will be missed.
Rest peacefully,
Harry Henkel
February 20, 2017
Rest in peace my brother. You are dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
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