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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss John tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website.

Obituary

On September 18, 2021, John R Dean passed away at the age of 89 years young, at his beloved home in South Lake Tahoe. As a long-time resident, John was known to many in the area and especially appreciated for his “calling card” of home-made cookies and brownies delivered to regular clients and friends.

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1932, John received an Electrical Engineering degree from Lawrence Technological University in 1953 and worked as …

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What were John's favorite artists or styles of art?
Dad enjoyed local artist Kit Night's paintings and poems
Dad enjoyed local artist Kit Night's paintings and poems
Dad enjoyed local artist Kit Night's paintings and poems
What causes did John care about most?
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Best Friends Animal Society, World Wildlife Fund and Ke…
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Best Friends Animal Society, World Wildlife Fund and Keep Tahoe B…
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Best Friends Animal Society, World Wildlife Fund and Keep Tahoe Blue.
What were John's favorite local spots?
Bert's Cafe, Fallen Leaf Lake/Taylor Creek and Sierra Tract with his dogs.
Bert's Cafe, Fallen Leaf Lake/Taylor Creek and Sierra Tract with his dogs.
Bert's Cafe, Fallen Leaf Lake/Taylor Creek and Sierra Tract with his dogs.
What were John's favorite vacation spots?
To visit family in Texas, Michigan, and Mountain View CA
To visit family in Texas, Michigan, and Mountain View CA
To visit family in Texas, Michigan, and Mountain View CA

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Born

March 9th, 1932
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Graduated from high school

1950
Rochester High School, Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
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Graduated from college

1953
Lawrence Technological University, West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI, USA
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

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