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Dean Earhart

1934 - 2015

Dean H. Earhart age 80 of Lakeview passed away Thursday March 19 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born October 27, 1934 in Oakland CA the son of Harold W. and Aileen (Inghram) Earhart, who preceded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by his sister Janet Shives and his parents-in-law, Frank and Esther Drews.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Drews Earhart, whom he married on September 1, 1957 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Greenville. Also surviving are his daughter, Lori Earhart of Lakeview, his son and daughter in law, Greg and Julie Earhart of Ada and adored Grandson, Douglas Dean Earhart of Minneapolis, MN.

Dean was a graduate of Edmore High School in 1952 and attended Michigan Tech. He joined the US Army in 1954 and served in the occupation of Germany. After service he enrolled in the Butterworth Hospital School of Radiology. Upon graduation he was employed at Lakeview Medical Center/Kelsey Hospital for 40 years, as manager and head technologist of the Radiology Department. Dean was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney, serving on the council, and he served on the United/Kelsey Hospital board and is a retired member of ARRT.

Dean was a voracious reader, amateur photographer, and enjoyed all electronic gadgets, history and discovery channels and anything about space, airplanes and WW II. Dean loved anything his grandson did in sports including 14 years of watching him play hockey all over Michigan.

A Memorial service will be held on April 17, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church Sidney at 11 AM with associate in ministry Bernice Sorrels serving as officiant. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Tamarack District Library, Lakeview, Faith Lutheran Church Sidney or the American Lung Association

There are currently 18 condolences.

Mary Johnson Saturday March 28, 2015 at 12:05 AM
To the Earhart family: My deepest condolences on your loss. I was an RN at Kelsey Hospital when Dean worked there and we had many, many interesting discussions in our day! He was a great guy to work with and to talk with. You will all be in my heart and prayers. Mary

Carm Drain Friday March 27, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Jan, We are so sorry for your loss, our condolences to you and the family. Please know that we are thinking about you. Carm lost a great friend...we are saddened.

Kimberly Endres Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Jan and Family - I was saddened by the news of Dean's passing. I have such wonderful memories of Dean and working with him at Kelsey. May the memories you have hold in your heart and may you lean on God for comfort during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jay & Marcia Willison Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Jan, we are so sorry for your loss. Dean was a good man and will be missed by many. Our condolences.

Mitchell Family Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 1:28 PM
Our whole families hearts were broken when we heard of Deans passing last week. He will truly be missed by our family. So many great conversations with our family that will never be lost. May you all have peace. Prayers for you all.

Kathy (McKelvey) Pierce Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM
Dear Jan and family, I have such fond memories growing up in Lakeview and babysitting your children Lori and Greg. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dean was a great person and will be missed. Sending my prayers for you and the family.

Dian Endres Tuesday March 24, 2015 at 9:40 AM
Dear Jan, So sorry for your loss, but may many happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Prayers for your family.

Jim & Lee Wood Monday March 23, 2015 at 1:44 PM
We were saddened by the news. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Jodi Church Monday March 23, 2015 at 7:35 AM
So sorry to hear. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Wilson dew8368@hotmail.com Sunday March 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM
Sorry to hear about Dean! Please let me know if I can help in any way.You will be in my prayers. Judy Wilson

Randy and Sylvia Butcher Sunday March 22, 2015 at 8:51 PM
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dean. A great guy. We are thinking of all of you. Randy and Sylvia Butcher

Lynn Jensen Saturday March 21, 2015 at 8:58 PM
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. Lynn Jensen and Fred Keson

Michelle McElhinny Saturday March 21, 2015 at 5:40 PM
So sorry to hear about Dean, may you find comfort in your family and friends around you.

Helen Taylor and John Lake Saturday March 21, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Dear Friends, so very sorry for your loss. We're with you in spirit, with love, and will soon be back in MI to express our condolences in person. We Thank God for the times we shared with you - R.I.P. Dear Dean

Larry &Barb Disher bdisher35@gmail.com Friday March 20, 2015 at 8:37 PM
So, so sorry Jan, Greg, and Lori. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! So many fond memories between our families! I pray for peace for you.

Nancy Padden Cuddeback Ncuddeback@hotmail.com Friday March 20, 2015 at 8:26 PM
Dean was such a kind and good neighbor. We will all miss him, and we will remember him with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.

Richard & Lisa Post Friday March 20, 2015 at 6:34 PM
may he rest in peace .

Wanda Sorensen Armstrong Friday March 20, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Sometimes you know sorry just isn't enough, but it's all you have. So, for what it's worth, With a heartfelt hug I'm so sorry for your loss.

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