Alvin Dean

Alvin H. Dean, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at a private home in Leon, Iowa. He was born April 4, 1930, to William and Fern Dean in Des Moines.

Alvin was a man of faith and was a very active member at Bethany Reformed Church. He worked as a framing carpenter for most of his life. Alvin enjoyed vegetable gardening, planting on 2 or 3 acres at a time, and giving most of the crop away to others.

Alvin is survived by his sons, Stephen (JoAnn) Dean of Leon and Calvin (Karen) Dean of Grimes; grandchildren, Carrie (Scott) Ronken, Kali (Jason) Cook, Kyle (Sarah) Dean, Brandon (Julia) Dean, and Megan Dean; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy McClelland; brother, Jerry Dean; as well as many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie in 2011; infant son, George; and brother, Larry Dean.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Bethany Reformed Church, 720 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Reformed Church in loving memory of Alvin.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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