He was born in Castalia, Iowa to Mildred and Oberlin Egeland. After his father’s death, he and his mother moved to Carnation, Wash. She was re-married to Phillip Hawk and the family moved to North Bend. Dean Attended Mount Si High School and graduated in 1959. After High School, he went on to serve four years in the US Navy Air Corps. After completing his time in the Navy, he returned home to North Bend, where he met and married Robin Adair Bonell. He started working for Weyerhauser after his return from the Navy, working for the company until his retirement. He and Robin were proud Arabian horse breeders at Mount Si Arabians Equestrian Center. They moved to Lewis County in 1997, settling in Randle.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife Robin.
A celebration of life is scheduled to begin at 1pm Saturday Jan 27 at United Methodist Church, 116 Kindle Rd., Randle, WA. Light refreshments will be served following the celebration. Arrangements are under the care of Brown Mortuary Service, Morton.
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