David Sterling Dean

Dave Sterling Dean died Feb. 21. He was 79.

Dean was born Oct. 4, 1933 in Woodland and graduated from Woodland High in 1951.

He served in the Navy and eventually moved to Livermore, where he worked at the Laboratory, retiring after 33 years of service.

He enjoyed his retirement, spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Dean; sons David, Paul and Cary Dean; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.