Roy Dean Acock, 90 years old, was born on October 20th 1929 to Charles Well Acock & Luella Stamp (Acock). On December 28th, 2019, Dean passed away peacefully at home in Portland surrounded by family and beloved dog Maggie. Dean lost his long courageous battle with Cancer and Heart Disease.
Dean's family moved to Irrigon from Heppner when he was an infant. Dean had to quit school early to take care of family due to his father’s illness. In Deans younger years he worked at McNary Dam and The Dalles Dam as a cement mason and also worked at Umatilla Army Depot. In 1952 He married Marjorie Evans and purchased the family farm where he raised cattle & pigs and various crops. He also took a job at Pendleton Grain Growers delivering feed to local farmers where he retired after 25 years. In 2015 Dean moved to Portland to live with his daughter Bobbie due to his failing health. Dean is survived by his Wife Margie, sons Steve & Scott Acock and daughter Bobbie (Robbin) Martell. Dean was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Luella Acock and siblings, Ralph Acock, Merry Nerove, Grace Obrien, Charles (Chuck) Acock, Betty Shoun, Fred Acock, Bunny Strong and Donald Acock.
As per Dean's wishes there will be no Funeral services. Any condolences can be mailed to Margie Acock, 14315 NE Alton Ct. Portland, Oregon, 97230
Dean was loved and admired by many……now resting in peace.
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