Francis Dean Riding

Pa, on March 15th, 2023. Surrounded by his loved ones, Dean peacefully left this world at the

age of 65.

Born on May 24th, 1957 to Max Riding and Doreen Simpson, Dean was a mischievous child,

always up for an adventure and a good prank. He brought much joy and laughter to his family

with his playful spirit.

Dean married Tammy Bowen on April 5th, 1980, and together they raised two wonderful

children, Renee and Ryan. He was a devoted husband and father, and his love and

care extended to his five grandchildren, Kade, Kyrie, Kyran, Jaden, and Baily. His grandchildren

affectionately called him Pa, and he took great pleasure in spending time with them, making

memories that will be cherished forever.

Dean had a unique sense of style, often seen wearing his signature tie-dyed shirts,

mismatched fuzzy pajamas, and tiger eye bracelets. He had a passion for baking

delicious treats, including sugar cookies, pumpkin rolls, and zucchini and

banana bread. Every Christmas, Dean would cook a mouth-watering prime rib that was the

highlight of the holiday feast.

One of Dean's favorite pastimes was fishing at Strawberry Reservoir. He had a secret to

catching fish that involved yelling, "Here fishy, fishy, fishy," and

it always seemed to work. He was also a dedicated volunteer coach for his kids'

and grandkids' sports teams, spending countless hours on the field and court.

Dean’s selflessness knew no bounds, and he was always there to lend a helping

hand to anyone in need, whether it was visiting someone in the hospital or offering a listening

ear.

Dean will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his legacy of love, kindness, and

generosity will live on. We take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and reunited with

those who have gone before him.

We thank Dean's friends for their unwavering support and the Walmart family for bringing him

joy during his time working with them.. The love and sympathy shown by those who knew him

is a testament to the impact he had on their lives. Although he will be deeply missed, his memory

will live on.