JAMES (ART) DEAN

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JAMES (ART) DEAN July 6, 1913 - July 22, 2006 Peacefully on July 22, 2006 Art passed away at home, with his loving wife by his side. James Arthur Dean was born in Killarney MB, the first of four boys to John and Maude Dean. The family later moved to Estavan, SK, where Art grew up and completed his education. Art was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Everette, Melbourne and Richard. He leaves behind his loving wife Elsie; his son Doug; and grandchildren, Deborah and David; great-grandchildren, Cadi and Arianna; as well as many nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Art served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1940 to 1945. He was a lifetime member of the Wartime Pilots and Observers. He was also an active member and eventually president of the Kiwanis Club of Manitoba. When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not here to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me. Please don't cry, Just speak of me The way you used to do. Make our memories Happy ones, That hug and comfort you. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you. And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too. So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think that we re apart. For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2006