Donald Dean Obituary

Dear Doris & family,
Our love and sympathy to all of you during this time of loss. We rejoice with you knowing that Don is with His Savior. Jeff and Wendy are dear friends and we remember meeting you, Doris, when you visited them in North St. Paul several years ago. May God comfort you and bless you as you seek to make a life for yourself without Don. God is faithful and I'm sure He will lead you as you are faced with new decisions.
Blessings and our love to you and all your family.
Betty & Ron Swanson
Rockpoint Church

Doris and family, I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. Were it not for the strong spiritual influence of Don and your family, my eternal security may have been a question mark.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Doris and Family, Don always called me "shorty"... with me at 6'5" and Don next to me, that was always a sight! Don's stature was that of a gentle and kind giant of a man....we have lost one of the good guys.

To Don's Family:
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one. Don will be greatly missed at the Great Lakes Chapter of ASHI. I am encouraged by Don's testimony, his love for what is good and his service not only to the inspection community but also to your local church. Cling to and cherish the good memories!

Doris and family, we are sorry to hear about Don's passing. I will always remember him as a man that said what he believed. What a great quality to possess! Don, thanks for your service to our country. God Bless.

Don was one of those people who made it an honor to belong to the GLC. He will be missed!

What a good example Don set for the rest of us. I will miss seeing him at Chapter meetings. I will pray for your peace.

Don was not only a friend to us, but to all the members of the Great Lakes Chapter, as well. I met Don many years ago in Michigan during a Peer Review Program. Don would not only point out "defects", but more importantly, he would teach the new inspectors. Don will be missed by all that new him. May God bless him and welcome Don into his flock.

A man's worth may be measured in what he gives freely to others. Most guard their hard earned knowledge to give them an edge on their competition. That wasn't Don. Although I was one of his closest competitors, Don shared inspection techniques with me and other inspectors as easily as he shared a smile. Anytime I had a problem, I could count on Don to take the time to help me find a solution.
A memory I will never forget was joining Don in singing the Marines' Hymn at the Swan Pub in London, England.
I, as well as the rest of the home inspection community, have lost a great comrade.

Doris and Family
Don always brought a smile to my face whenever he attended the Great Lakes Chapter meetings. I remember his kind words and friendly manner. He was loved by all of us in the chapter and will be greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy

Don Randazzo

Don was predominant in my early years with ASHI. His encouragement, enthusiasm and passion were contagious and are my fondest memories of him. His friendship is sorely missed.

Doris and family:
Our deepest sympathy. It has been an honor to know Don all the years that I have been in the Great Lakes Chapter of ASHI. He has challenged me and many, many others to stand tall in our profession. We'll miss his famous smile!

We are sad to hear of Don's passing. We will always remember Don's warm smile and giving ways.

Alan and Pat Bednar

To Don's family ~
I was saddened to see Don had passed would like to offer my sinceriest sympathy at this time. He was truly a man to admire with his strong sense of integrity; which is also why any time we bought a home he was our inspector. He was a man of principals, morals and a great twinkle in his eye when he smiled. May your tears of sorrow soon turn to joy as your memories grow.

Don's presence at the Great Lakes Chapter meetings and at the ASHI conferences have been an inspiration to the many of us who have followed him as home inspectors. We have enjoyed having Don, and you Doris, on our special trips.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.