A Celebration of Dean's life and memory will be held at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #291, 7414 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 1pm, followed by a luncheon at the same location. Potluck dishes are welcome for the luncheon.
Honoring her request, Dean has been privately laid to rest in Skyline Memorial Gardens of Portland, Garden of Prayer, beside her husband Ronald. She is survived and will be missed by her children, Ronald Jr, David, Leslie, and Mark (Steven), eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister Anne, and Anne's children and grandchildren.
She was born Murle Dean Stone November 1, 1931, and grew up in Thomasville, NC. Graduating with a BS in Library Science at Appalachian State Teachers College, she worked as a librarian and teacher until becoming a dedicated homemaker for her family in Milwaukie, OR. She carried her love of reading throughout her life.
She was a longtime member and active supporter of the Women of the Moose. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Moose Charities in her name at the following address. Please mark your donation to Moose Charities.
Moose Charities
155 S International Drive
Mooseheart, IL 60539
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Just as I Am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, release;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I Am, Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
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