Lynn Ann Dean

Lynn Ann Dean, 51, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away on September 23, 2011 at Baptist Medical Center Beaches. Lynn was born on February 25, 1960 in Ridgewood, NJ to Robert Leon Pekaar and Ann Marie (Storms) Pekaar. She received a Bachelors’ Degree in Education from the University of North Florida. Lynn worked as a Special Education Teacher in Duval and St. Johns Counties for 14 years. She then followed her true passion for art by founding the The Artist Workshop and Design Gallery, and became a very well known and respected artist. Lynn is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Dean, and loving children, son, Robby Dean; and daughter, Katie Dean. Additional survivors include: father, Robert Pekaar; mother-in-law Maureen A. Dean; sister, Lisa Joseph (Danny); sister, Kathy Sheppard (Rob); and many nieces and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Marie Pekaar. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 30th at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. As an expression of celebration of Lynn’s life and her talent as an artist, Lynn’s family requests that all who attend the service, wear colorful clothing. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Lynn to the Special Olympics Florida, Duval County PO Box 50819 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-0819. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025