Dean Ove Hardin

Dean Hardin, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024, while visiting family in Arizona. Born on June 15, 1965, in Inglewood, California, Dean lived a life full of love, adventure, and service. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend.

Dean proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and continued his career as a respiratory therapist and oxygen coordinator at the VA, where he worked for nearly 40 years. The VA is where he met the love of his life, his wife Anna. He touched many lives through his dedication to his profession, and his patients and colleagues will remember him fondly for his hard work and compassion.

An avid fisherman, mountain biker, and golfer, Dean’s happy place was the outdoors. Whether he was hitting the trails or casting a line, he found peace and comfort in nature. Dean and his beloved wife Anna have many cherished memories together as well as with Allie, Brian, Andrew, family, and friends. Dean and Anna particularly enjoyed traveling, often to New York and frequent road trips to Padre Island National Seashore, both holding a special place in their hearts.

Dean was preceded in death by his father Richard Hardin, and his mother’s partner Charlie Buchko. He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughter, Allie Hardin and husband Brian Schnettgoecke; stepson, Andrew Flores; mother, Jacqueline Hardin; siblings, Scott Hardin and husband Steve Sperling and Crystal Santic and husband Rodney; as well as numerous extended family members and a lifetime of friends. Dean's passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him, but his memory will forever live on in their hearts.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Porter Loring Mortuary.

PRAYER SERVICETUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 20247:00 P.M.PORTER LORING MORTUARY1101 MCCULLOUGH AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212

FUNERAL PROCESSIONWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 20241:30 P.M.PORTER LORING MORTUARY

Dean will be laid to rest with military honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, where his service and dedication to his country will be honored. His legacy of love, adventure, and service will continue to inspire all who knew him.