Edna Dean
June 15, 1924 - April 19, 2010
Obituary
Edna Joyce Dean
June 15, 1924- April 19, 2010
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Paul Alston Sr. and Bessie Kathleen Alston, Edna moved to Seattle in 1943 where she met and married William Bill Dean. Married for 52 years, they had five children: Barbara Roberts, Dalwyn, Seattle Fire Chief Gregory, Fred and Tony Dean. In addition to caring for her family, Edna worked for the U.S. Postal Service in several capacities. She was the first woman and first Black President of her postal union. She went back to school and earned her Commercial Photography degree from Seattle Central Community College. Edna is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, son Fred and three brothers, Paul, Edward, and Peter Alston. She is survived by her remaining four children, daughter-in-law Josie Dean, ten grandchildren, sister Ruth Burgess and brother Danny Alston, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 30 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 820 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Also at Immaculate, a Rosary will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 7 PM. Remembrances may be made to the NW Kidney Centers, 700 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Please sign the online guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
I attended high school with Barb and Dalwyn. We always felt welcomed in the Dean home. Both Mr. & Mrs. Dean were like second parents and good friends. There was always lots of love and laughter in their home. I know that Mrs. Dean is together with Mr. Dean and Freddie and they’re having a great time. They will be missed so much.
We want to express our sympathy to the entire Dean Family. We had felt so lucky to have Mrs. Dean as our daughter’s neighbor. She will be missed.
Although I have known Edna for just a few years I truly enjoyed the times we spent together. I felt Edna’s kindness and good humor were always so much a part of who she was. She was a dear friend and I will truly miss her. Elinor
Dean family- sorry for your loss of your mother. We here at IDEC have worked for many years with her son Gregory & the Fire Dept he commands. She raised him well
Our Sympathy, Prayers and Love go out to your family. Our friendship between our Parents go back some 65 years.
May God Bless you during this time of the loss of your mother.
Love,
The Carter Family, Jerry, Joe, Tutti, Bonita, Ralph, Craig Carter.
Edna was a wonderful friend. She was an encourager. I will miss her.
Gregory, please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. Although I may not have ever met your mother, I knew her though the man that you became, and as such know that she was a great woman. May grace be with you and your family. Peace
Robert
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, may God comfort you all during this difficult time. Edna was my favorite supervisor and mentor. I will surely miss her.
TO GREGORY AND THE DEAN FAMILY,I EXTEND MY PRAYS AND CONDOLENCES, NOW THAT YOUR MOTHER, HAS ASCENDED TO HER RESTING PLACE IN HEAVEN.
Mommy will be missed by so many of us who called her mommy. Our love & prayers are wtih you all. Love, Pastor Don & Andrea Tatum
To the Dean’s family/friends Iam sorry for the loss of such a lovely lady. It was a great pleasure in transporting her in my taxi cab once or twice a month. I will miss the short conversations on the way to her church with the great smiles and laughters. So again Im sorry for the loss of a great lady.
Sincerly Hamilton Yellow Cab #342
Barbara, my condolences to you and your family.
To the entire Dean Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your Mother.
May peace be with you all!
Jerry
At this most difficult time,may the memories of your loved one bring comfort to all of you in the Dean Family.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences.
I shall truly miss Edna Dean. Edna was a wonderful friend and sister in-law. The very Best to all the Dean Family.
Love,
Rosetta
I did not meet Edna Dean until the last few years of her life but each time I saw her or talked with her, I felt her inner strength and love for her family.
I am sure that she has touched many people who will miss her.
May the God of all comfort comfort you at this time of firsts without your mom.
Jeremiah