Vivian G. Dean's Obituary
Vivian Griffin Dean, 96, born 12/22/1922, Bearden, OK, passed away 4/20/2019 at home. Graduated Weleeka High School, came to Tulsa to attend Business College, offered a bookkeeping job and ended up working for Nelson Electric Manufacturing Co. Met Jackson Dean and were married October 29, 1942 in Tulsa. He passed in 2013. They have 3 children, Susan Dean, Robert Dean and wife, Penny of Tulsa, Steven Dean and wife, Vicki of Plano, TX; 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Vivian later became a full time homemaker, avid reader, bridge player, wonderful cook, taught Sunday School at First United Presbyterian Church downtown, a Jaycette, a candy striper at Hillcrest Gift Shop, walked 2 miles a day and loved cookies and always had a sweet smile right to the end.Friends are invited to a short celebration service 3 p.m., Friday, May 3, at Floral Haven (off 71st) near the grave site at the Garden of the Last Supper with reception to follow at the Family Center.Special thanks to Grace Hospice and Brightstar Home Health for their excellent care of our mother.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association @https://act.alz.org
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