Donald Ernest Dean
Donald Ernest Dean passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 surrounded by his family. Don was born May 26th, 1947 to Howard (Jock) and Gertrude (Winter) Dean, living his early years and attending school in Tugaske, SK. He married Donna Marks in 1968 and they farmed and ranched in the Central Butte/Grainland area from 1972 to present.
He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Gertrude; in-laws, Sandy and Louise Marks; brothers, Vern and Gary; sister, Betty; and nephew, Christopher Erickson. Don is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Michelle (Andy) Hauberg and Shannon (Dave) Schmitz; son, Mark (Bobie) Dean; grandchildren: Matt (Michelle Hauberg, Beth (Jared) Manz, Jordyn (Garrett) Brownlee, Karly, Kelsy and Skyler Schmitz, Lance, Bristol, Lennox and Brand Dean; great-grandchildren: Cheyanne, Colter and Bowden Hauberg, JC Manz, Britt, Gage and Jaytin Brownlee; sisters: Catherine (Steve) Chimko, Della Erickson (Scott), Heather Dean, and Marie Ann Dean; brother, Jim (Velda) Dean; sisters-in-law, Jean (Barrie) England and Iris Dean; brothers-in-law, Jim Marks (Sharon) and Lorne Erickson; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Don was a life-long rancher and farmer, and took great pride in his Summit Creek Angus Ranch, passing his love for agriculture onto his children and grandchildren.
A Service and Interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Donna and family.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Thinking of you
To Donna and family
So sorry to learn about Don’s passing. When I last spoke with Don (at Mom’s (Lorena) memorial service almost 9 years ago), Don’s deserved pride in his family shone through. My sincere condolences to all. Dad (Jack) held Don in high regard and appreciated Don’s ambition and fondness of livestock and farming, in general. So it is no surprise to me that Don, Donna and family operated a successful farm/ranch business. It is our hope that your happy memories will provide you comfort at this difficult time and always.
With sincere sympathy,
Greg and Janet (Medcalf) Donnelly St Albert , AB
Condolences from Raymond and Kathy Enns of Shellbrook Sask. He was one of the good guys in this world, always a friendly smile.
Donna and family, I am so sorry to read about Don’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Sending our condolences to Donna and family.We may not have known u very well but we sure enjoyed seeing u and Don at our place of business.you were such a nice family.
Murray and Don…neighbours again. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as are our entire family’s.
Our condolences Michelle to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest condolences to you and your family
To Donna, Michelle, Shannon, Mark and families, we extend our sincerest condolences !
Don was a friendly all around great man. Keep all your memories dear in your hearts.
Florence & John Pituley
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you
Will miss seeing you at many horse shows and rodeo’s in the future.Deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Auntie Donna, Michelle, Shannon, Mark, everyone in the family… I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Don. He was a great man who will be missed by everyone who knows him. You are in our thoughts & hearts. Love to all of you.
Condolences to you all He
was a good feller
Our condolences to all the family.
Donna and family we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers
are will you all.
So sorry Donna and family for your loss. When I think of Don, I think of the smile he always had on his face.
Dear Donna and Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
sorry for your loss
Sorry about your loss Michelle to you and your family. I heard he was one of the good ones
Donna and Family-
We just heard! So very sorry for your loss!! Though years have passed Keith so enjoyed chats with Don and can still recall his hearty laugh! Always in good humor! Your family has certainly grown and will be a legacy to him! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Sorry to hear about Don I always enjoyed our visits.
Donna & family
My deepest sympathy with the loss of Don. May your precious memories ease your loss