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John Randall Dean

South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
March 9, 1932 - September 18, 2021
Mar 9, 1932 - Sep 18, 2021
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Larry and Ginger Dean's weddi…
1996, California, USA
Larry and Ginger Dean's wedding
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A beloved man of curiosity and adventure, compassion and commitment.  We will all miss his passion for life.
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Best home made breakfast in T…
2019, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Best home made breakfast in Tahoe
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2019, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Larry and John walking John's beloved dog
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2018, Dallas, TX, USA
All 4-legged friends love Uncle John including my Ollie!! — with Ollie and Uncle John
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What an amazing person! John was as so many know a stalwart host, full of info about his beloved area. That is not to mention his amazing at least equally beloved dogs.

Seeing him interact with family and friends is a treasured re-experience through the marvelous pictures his dear ones have provided.
His thoughtful, gracious nature comes through beautifully in the comments of others.

To share a meal, a walk around the Lake or cross country with him are wonderful memories. John D.'s devotion to his work is particularly memorable. Few have such devotion to a comparable a degree, for so long. His special deep affection for his daughter provided a warm element of their visits.

To see John D. with the next generation with which he reused whenever possible was to enjoy his truly loving nature. His self-made woodpile was matched only by the size of his heart. The dogs which he taught so well were very evidently a great comfort not only to him, but to us.

In sum, this man in the way of his departure has provided a fine lesson.
Huge thanks to those who have put the story of his life together. It helps us share not only him, but with them as well the gorgeous experience that he generously shared at Lake Tahoe.

In loving tribute to him.

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I am very sorry for your loss.  John was always smiling and happy.  He loved his life in Tahoe and always looked forward to your visits and appreciated your hard work to beautify his yard.  He was a joy to know.
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We enjoyed the most wonderful…
2017, Dallas, TX, USA
We enjoyed the most wonderful visit with Uncle John in Lake Tahoe. So much love for this incredible man who lived life to the fullest and gave so much love and joy to every life he touched. — with Lori Bannon and Uncle John
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Uncle John will be missed eve…
2018, Dallas, TX, USA
Uncle John will be missed everyday. He was a remarkable man. So thankful for the lifetime of wonderful memories. Sending all my love. Julie
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Those dogs are so attentive!
2004, Sierra Tract, South Lake Tahoe
Those dogs are so attentive!
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Never miss a chance to get th…
2014, Pope Beach, California 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Never miss a chance to get the dogs for their run — with Dad
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A hike in the beautiful red p…
2017, Sedona, AZ, USA
A hike in the beautiful red plateaus of Sedona — with Dad and John
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Visit to the George W. Bush P…
2013, Dallas, Texas, USA
Visit to the George W. Bush Presidential Library — with Dad
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2005, Mountain View, CA, USA
Dad with his Wolf Malamute dog Taos — with Dad and Taos
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Dad with his passel of puppies
2008, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Dad with his passel of puppies
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2008, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Dad with his new puppies, Toby and Tanner
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Leslie Dean
Sept. 30, 2021, 9:32 p.m. PDT
2019, Rochester, Michigan
The Dean family reunion was one of the highlights of the past few years. We gathered in Rochester, Michigan where John and his siblings grew up and his brother Bill and his family still live. All three siblings were there along with all their kids. We visited dad's high school, university, his old family homestead which was gone but we saw the old basement, and the town. Spent lots of time together with wonderful memories and stories to tell. It felt so good to hear the tales of them growing up together and be able to see some of the sites where they took place. It was a real highlight for Dad who talked about it for months afterwards. It was such a treat for me to see the three siblings together and listen to them reminisce.
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Skiing with the dogs
South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Skiing with the dogs
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Leslie Dean
Sept. 30, 2021, 9:13 p.m. PDT
South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Some of my favorite memories with dad were taking the dogs out for their daily walks. We went rain or shine 365 days a year. So many fun times going out at the Sierra Tract or other trail with our x-country skis and being followed by several dogs in our tracks. They didn't always care for breaking trail so they let us do the hard work! We also went out with our mountain bikes and let them run as much as they liked. Dad always felt they got more exercise if we went on the bikes than if we walked. Those dogs had it made!
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