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Dean Boatner Obituary
Dean Boatner, 53, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his Tallahassee residence. The memorial service will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Jefferson County Country Club in Monticello. In lieu or flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Fairchild Funeral Home (386-8686) is handling the arrangements.
A native of Pensacola, he had lived in Tallahassee since 1993. He was a regional manager for Integrated Systems of Florida, and was a Christian. Mr. Boatner was a member of Jefferson County Country Club, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a 1976 graduate of Escambia High School, where he was the quarterback.
Survivors include his son, Cody D. Boatner and daughter, Summer Boatner Howell (and husband, Matthew), all of Tallahassee; mother, Estelle Weston (and husband, Charlie Greene) of Pensacola; brother, Lee A. Boatner of Orlando; sister, Edna Harris (and husband, Ron) of Pensacola; grandchild, Kaine Howell. Mr. Boatner was preceded in death by his father, Felix Dean Boatner.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dean Boatner
Mike Barnes
July 11, 2020
Well hope you're saving me a spot. We were Red Eaiders and Escambia Rebels, and proud to have known you,your family and you know me and Lee still talk about old stories. LYB see you soon.
April 22, 2011
Marie Mott Sorry for your loss
Heather Mott
April 22, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace dean
Keith Hughes
April 18, 2011
Hey Dean, I am so sorry. My dad just called me and told me about you. WE GO BACK A LONG WAY, AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. WE ALL HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. I AM SO GLAD I SAW YOU AT THE LAST REUNION. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. HIT THEM LONG AND STRAIGHT UP THERE!
KEITH HUGHES
PELL CITY,AL.
NT V
April 6, 2011
Dean, Rest in peace my friend. You are not only a great friend but a great teacher. I learned alot from you in the past few years. Smile and play your golf in heaven.
Becky Stephens
April 5, 2011
Thinking of and praying for the Boatner family. Dean was a sweet man with a great personality! He will be missed by many. You can now rest in peace Dean.
Bill Kraft
April 4, 2011
Hey Dean,
When we met at the FD years ago, I knew right away you were a great guy. I'm glad for our good times we had in Pensacola...and then when I moved to Tallahassee I found you there as well and the good times picked up where they left off. I look forward to the next time me, you and Chinch can tee it up at Hilaman "Heaven" Golf Course...I'm sure you're still hitting them long and straight right now. Miss you.
Mark Short
April 3, 2011
Dean was a good friend, quick with a smile and always willing to assist those who were in need. We had some great times at Bellview Middle and EHS......from the pranks we would pull on those "parking" at the end of his street, the tackle basketball games in his backyard to all the fun we had in Coach Harrellson's guys only biology class. Memories that always bring a smile to my face....thanks to Dean. My heart goes out to the Boatner family for your loss. Dean will surely be missed by all, but I have no doubt he is already up in Heaven grinning ear to ear thinking of some prank he can pull and that makes me smile....just like old times my friend.
Pam Buccini
April 3, 2011
He is with the lord in heaven what a beautiful place to be. My deepest sympathy to the family. My prayers are with all of you!
April 3, 2011
Dear Aunt Estelle and Family,
We were very sorry to hear Dean has passed on. He is now in the arms of God our savior. Do not despair for he is at peace in heaven. Rest in peace Dean.
Cousin Anne, Bill and Family
Stacy Williamson
April 3, 2011
So sorry Estelle. You and your family will be in my prayers.
John and Irene Peters
April 3, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Dean. We pray that God will give you comfort during this sad time. Our love to you and the family-John and Irene
Albert Trewren
April 3, 2011
My sympathy to the Boatner family we all sort of ran together in high school and we all know who we are.
Bruce Brenizer
April 3, 2011
Fond memories from Escambia High School. Dean will surely be missed.
Curtis Barkley
April 2, 2011
To the Boatner Family, I know Dean will be missed Dearly. I knew Dean from High School Days and ran into him from time to time like Logan said nickel Beer good ole seville.He always had a smile on his Face and a great Personality. My prayers are with you.
Sheila Engelby Kroll
April 2, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Dean in middle school and high school. Still have a Bellview Middle School yearbook where the boys did a beauty pageant and Dean was wearing a bikini. Too funny.
Toni Swann
April 2, 2011
Dean, I am so happy that we were able to spend time together at the last class reunion catching up on old and new times.I will treasure that memory forever. God Bless you; and one day we will meet again in a heavenly reunion!
Love Toni Boggs Swann
Terri Lee Moore
April 1, 2011
Well Boatner you have gone to your mansion with the streets of gold. We will all look forward to joining you there. I will still have your back down here,looking after the kids. With all my Love.
Gracie Barber
April 1, 2011
Bubba
Your mother and my mother are sisters which alway made me proud that I can call you cousin. We always think that someday we would see each other but time and everyday living happens.
It was so sad that I didn' t get to know you better but alway asked about you when I would see your mom. Your soul is free and perhaps if God is willing we will see each other in haven. I'll know you because you will be the one with the biggest smile and standing with our grandparents and my mom. Love you cousin
April 1, 2011
Dean an i fished, hunted and had lots of good times together. i remember lots of nickel beer nights at Seville. Our fun times go back to high school. He will be greatly missed by the Logan family. Larry Logan, Pensacola, Fl.
Tom McAdAms
April 1, 2011
I’m deeply saddened for your loss. Dean was an outstanding man. My God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
April 1, 2011
To the Boatner family I am sorry for your loss. I have known Dean for quite a few years in Tallahassee and cannot remember one time he was not smiling. From getting to know him I know he loved his children so more than he loved life. They were his greastest accomplishments. I am so sorry to see him gone. May you rest in peace Dean. I will remember the good times we all shared with a smile on my face. May God bless your family and help them get through this difficult time.
your friend, Jennifer Powell
Tom McClain
March 31, 2011
Dean,
I hope you read this Guest Book to see how much you were loved in this life...
You were a good soul, an excellent athlete, you had plenty of friends, and for the time that I knew you - you were always up for a good time.
Rest in Peace bruddah and save a place in Heaven for the rest of us...
Mike Trimble
March 31, 2011
The last time I saw Dean he was visiting someone at Sacred Heart Hospital,he was a good man.R.I.P. my friend.My prayers go to his family,may God bless you.
Jerry Kroll
March 31, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Boatner family...Dean was a good friend of mine, we had a lot of good times in high school and after high school. We enjoyed hunting and fishing, it was always a fun time to be around Dean. Dean will be greatly missed and not forgotten.
Robyn Ryon-Kinsey
March 31, 2011
Summer and Cody along with all of Deans Family and Friends, May you remember all the happy times, and all he memmories made with Dean, I know I have some great memmories as well as my children Terry Lee and Ivy. May you find peace knowing he is in a better place, pain free and smiling down on you, he was always so proud of his children and family, they meant the world to him all that knew him knew this as well. Love and prayers to you all! Robyn
Annette Hackett
March 31, 2011
You knew where you were going and I know you are loving all of the beauty and love in God's kingdom. :)
Bill Opava
March 31, 2011
My sincerest sympathy and condolences to the Boatner family. He was always a friendly and fun person back in high school. I'm so sorry for your loss....
March 31, 2011
"With my deepest feelings toward family and close friends...Dean was a good friend and always with a big smile. I have great fond memories of days in High School at Escambia High. Had not seen Dean a lot through the years but often talked of him with others...he will always be considered a brother and missed" John Steadham (Pensacoal, FL)
Tracy Boatner Zorn
March 31, 2011
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." I will always remember Bubba with a smile on his face and person who loved life and lived life. To Aunt Estelle,Lee,Edna,Summer and Cody...my heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you.
Billy Howard
March 31, 2011
My prayers go out to the Boatner family during this time of grief. May GOD continue to hold each of you in his hands at this time and the time that follows.
MIKE ETHERIDGE
March 31, 2011
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE BOATNER FAMILY, MY BROTHER AND I WERE GROCERY BAGGERS WITH HIM AT PLEE-ZING GROCERY WHEN WE WERE TEENAGERS , WE BECAME FRIENDS AND HAD SOME GREAT TIMES. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. HE WILL BE MISSED... MIKE AND RANDY ETHERIDGE
Melinda Lews
March 31, 2011
I am going to miss the smiling face of Dean Boatner. I have only known him for about 3 years but he was always a good friend and a very compassionate caring person. I had the pleasure to meet Summer his sweet daughter and had lunch with them. You could see the love they had. (Even though they were both laughing at me when I left) Dean had one on those magnetic personalities because he was always so upbeat and wanted to be happy and live life. I am going to miss him. I am happy he is not suffering anymore and that he is a christian so I know he is still with us in spirit as an Angel of the lord. To Summer and the Boatner family your in my thoughts and prayers and know that Dean is close by your side always.
Steve Chinchar
March 31, 2011
Dean.....miss you..Life is so short; to be so long...we had some Good times together as friends..your memories will remain in my heart forever. My condolences to your family,remember he will be with us always........
Dr. Tom & Pam Roberts
March 31, 2011
Dean and I had many wonderful times together throughout the years. I will never forget the days we spent hunting and fishing. Those memories will live with me forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Guman
March 31, 2011
We had some great times with Dean in our high school days he was a fun loving person. I am so sorry to hear of his loss. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Kristine Kollin
March 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Boatner family.
jeff mueller
March 30, 2011
i am sorry to hear about dean he will be miss . lee if u see this would u give me a call 850-777-1831 sorru for your loss bro your friend jeff mueller
JANEL MENDEZ
March 30, 2011
Deareast Uncle Bubba.I will miss you and will remember our Orlando summers. Your are now at ease and peace in the skies above. As you look over me from above...please do me a favor....drop a little heaven nugget on my head when I am fixing to make a bad decision..It would be great to have my own personal angel on my side. I Mailed you some hugs and kisses today..Hope you get them soon. Your niece....janel
Mike & Steph Herring
March 30, 2011
Dean- you were a great guy and an OK golfer! you were special to so many people and touched many lives. We are all lucky to have had a chance to know you. Life is short and you lived well.
Leigh R. McAuley
March 30, 2011
To the Boatner family - I only had the pleasure of knowing Dean for a couple of years. I have many great and funny memories of him. He would speak of his children, brother and Mother often and it was obvious how much he loved each of you. Back a few years ago when we had the floods and the electricity was out for several days, I remember him talking to me on the phone to keep me company and offered to help me if I needed amything. That was the kind of person that Dean was....a total cut up, but would lend a helping hand at the drop of a hat!!! I am sure that losing him is very difficult, but hold his memories close to your hearts and he will always be with you. He will be greatly missed by many!!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Love, Leigh Reams McAuley
Kristin Adams
March 30, 2011
My prayers goes out to your family. I'm terribly sorry for your lost. I worked with Summer at Ocean Springs Hospital for a while... God has called you to a better place.... Your home now.... RIP MR. BOATNER
April Addison
March 30, 2011
Dean we will miss you more than you know. The last time we got to spend time with you was on Halloween at Paradise. I'll never forget you in your old man costume with your sweater & pants pulled up to your chest, your horn & Viagra! We had fun times! The angels are with you now & you can play lots of golf in heaven! Take care buddy & we will see you in Heaven! April Addison, Elizabeth & Sara Rysavy
Patti Horne
March 30, 2011
I will always remember all the fun times we had as friends...Dean you will be truely missed. May you rest easy now
In our hearts.
Michelle Fitzgerald
March 30, 2011
Memories of you mold easily to our hearts. We miss you, each of us in our own personal ways, for all the special intangible ways that your touched our hearts - ways that cannot be defined by words.
Elaine a/k/a Ely Parke
March 30, 2011
GOD TOOK HIM TO HIS LOVING HOME
God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be.
He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered "Come with me."
He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend.
He faced his pain with courage, until the very end.
He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain, God took him to His loving home and freed him from the pain. I love you, Dean. R.I.P.
(Mom) Ely Parke
Rick Young
March 30, 2011
When I hear the name Dean Boatner it takes me back to when I was a kid. Dean and I was in every grade together in elementary school. I was very sorry to hear that he had pasted away. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Gary & Michelle Bryant
March 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Dean. He was a great person! May the memories and love that he expressed get you through these difficult times. RIP my friend!
Edna Harris
March 30, 2011
Bubba
I can not say Goodbye , But I can say I will see you one day, God knew from the beginning when our lives were planned that you would be my brother, I was blessed more than any words can say, you were my comfort and I will miss that more than ever, I know you can hear me and I know you are watching over me, You knew me better than any one in this world, You knew when I needed a talking too and you knew when I needed a arm to cry in. I will celebrate your life with the angels above and I know your journey to peace was a loving one with our love ones to meet you. I know that one day you will be there to welcome me, I will always feel you with me andI know that when I feel uneasy I can talk to you and you will comfort me, I know that you are not suffering any more, and now at peace and smiling down on me. I will always love you , You took a part of me with you when you went home to be with the Lord. I wait for the cool breeze to touch my face to let me know you still are looking after your little sister. You were my Hero and always will be, I was giving the most wonderful gift in life from the angels above the day you were born,, Bubba I Love You and I know in my heart and being that I will be with you again Your sister Edna
Lynn and Bill Uhl
March 30, 2011
Estelle and Family,
We mourn your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Lesleigh Fox
March 30, 2011
Mr. Dean, I have been friends with Summer for 18 years! And is sad to say that I wished that I could have gotten to know you better!!! I will always make sure that I take care of her for you!!! I know that you will always watch over her and help her make the right decisions in life. I know that you are pain free!!! Back when I seen this picture of Summer on Facebook and you and I where disagreeing about who she looks like! I still think she looks like her mother!!! You probably laughing at me right now!! Rest in peace my best friend forever's dad!
Scott Jaburg
March 30, 2011
Dean you will be missed by so many, you were a terrific guy and I was lucky to have known you.
Sincerely,
Scott Jaburg
Joey Moye
March 30, 2011
Dean was a great friend and will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was like a brother to me growing up and I will never forget the life experiences we shared from the sixth grade at Edgewater Elementary School until he left us this weekend to be with our Lord. Linda and I give our condolences and prayers to Summer, Cody, Lee and Estelle.
Joey and Linda Moye
Summer Boatner-Howell
March 30, 2011
Hey Daddy! It's me! The one you always called your baby girl!! I can't even begin to express my feelings and probably never really will, that you are gone!!!!! I know you feel SOOOO, SOOO MUCH BETTER now! Thats what matters! I'm still hanging around the house waiting for you to call out my name, wanting or needing me to do something for you...... Its just not even surreal to me! But, no matter where I am or what I'm doing, YOU will ALWAYS be right there with me and will be the BEST Guardian Angel of mine! I will always remember all the great times we've shared together, there's plenty of them! Just know that I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER MEAN, SPEAK OR SAY! I'm sure I'll be back to write more! R.I.P.-- "SEE ya!!!"
Kathy Adams Gibbs
March 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dean's family. Dean was always kind and sweet, a wonderful neighbor and friend during high school. Sending warm thoughts, Kathy Adams-Gibbs (Kathy Carlson)
March 30, 2011
Tim and I would like to send our condolences and prayers to the entire Boatner family. donation will be made in his honor.Tim and Deni Weston
Jim Warren
March 30, 2011
I did not know Dean personally, I worked with his father years ago at SBT&T back in the 70's/80's.I recall Felix/Deans age at death was his early 50's.....sad to lose them so soon.You are in my prayers today
March 30, 2011
I was sad to see that dean had past away I grew up with him on Frisco Rd in Pensacola. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Debi Jones and family
Barry & Family
Richard B. Lassiter
March 30, 2011
Here's to the friendship we shared, and the times we spent together, you will be remembered always.
Doug Taylor
March 30, 2011
Our condolences to Summer, Cody, Lee and Estelle. Dean was a great guy and we will miss him. Doug Taylor and family.
Cayla Doty-Yerg
March 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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