Dean Mahurin, 75, of Hanna City, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Peoria. He was born November 29, 1944, in Kirksville, MO to Wilfred and Cleta (Roberts) Mahurin. He married Joy Gardner October 5, 1969, she survives.
Also surviving are two children, David Mahurin of Peoria and Brandi (Brian) Mahurin-Wright of Milwaukee, WI; two siblings, Laverne (Sherry) Mahurin of Kirksville, MO, and Judy (Don) Blakely of Georgetown, TX; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Linda Abernathy.
Dean served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Forklift Operator for Caterpillar Inc. for 30 years and was a member of the UAW Local 974. He was a school bus driver for the Elmwood School District. Dean was an avid fisherman, an active member of F.O.C.A.S., participating in fishing tournaments, winning many trophies and awards. He also enjoyed playing cards, listening to classic rock-n-roll from the 50’s and 60’s, watching St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball games and sharing stories about the children who rode his bus.
A funeral service will be Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial will follow the service at Smithville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Words of comfort can be submitted to www.davison-fulton.com.
