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Dr. Dean Gordon Laurin

West Sacramento, CA
October 18, 1938 - September 7, 2023
Oct 18, 1938 - Sep 7, 2023
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2007 Nov. Dale and Dean havin…
2007 Nov. Dale and Dean having a snack at the boat
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2007 Nov. Dean, James, Dale …
2007 Nov. Dean, James, Dale & Sacha
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2006 Mala & Dean in Hawaii
2006 Mala & Dean in Hawaii
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2004 Oct Dean and Mala on Dea…
2004 Oct Dean and Mala on Dean's b-day
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2019
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2019, Dale & Sandy's home
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2014, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Vow Renewal — with Nichole Laurin & Dean & Mala
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2002, Boat morring
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1988, Dean's 50th Birthday
Do not know where — with Laurin Family
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1999, Nortons
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A beautiful tribute here to an extraordinary man.  I know he will be missed by the many, many people he inspired.  His spirit will live on through them all.   
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There is so much I could say about my uncle Dean. When I think of him in my childhood, I think of him at Christmas- dressed up & playing Santa for all of us- & as an excited teacher, giving me fun yet educational presents (a kite that we then flew atop a hill, or a giant bubble maker) & using science to help me (spraying some chemical on the kitchen floor so that I could "breakdance"!). His dedication to science & sailing were steadfast & consistent, and shaped the gifts he offered those around him. I remember his quiet chuckle, and how he was so happy to have the house full of people but was content to be in the corner, observing everyone. I think of his kind eyes, and how what he always ultimately wanted was for systems and science to work to make life better & easier for everyone he loved so dearly. I'm so glad I was able to know him for as long as I did, and to keep the memories of him alive. 
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Mala & Dean, 6.9.23
Mala & Dean, 6.9.23
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Dean enjoying margarita time at home, 2023
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Alix & Dean at Zoe & Brad's wedding in Phoenix, 2022
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Alix & Dean (after Dean t…
Alix & Dean (after Dean took me on a ride in his new Tesla!), 2018
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Dean, Alix & Erik in Daytona Beach, 1988
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Maria, Pushpa, Erik (& the top of Nicole's head!), Dean, Sridhar, Swarna in Bangalore, around 1973
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Happy birthday to one of the great inspirations in my life. I remember interviewing you for grad school, and instead of talking about the joy of swing sets, you talked about their centripetal force!! Classic. I will always love you, and will have some ice cream for you tonight! Xx Margo
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One of Dean’s many notes found in his books!
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Although I only had the privilege of spending limited time with Dean, it was obvious what kind of man he was. He was a lover, not a fighter. Under his intellectual demeanor, I could tell he cared deeply about the world and the people around him. I wish I could have spent more time with him, but I am grateful for the time we got together. I promise to Dean that I will take good care of his granddaughter, knowing he will be with us always. 
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2023
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2023, Cal
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