We Remember
DACK, W. Dean
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Took his last breath and slipped away peacefully October 29, 2016 at the age of 57. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother Heather, his daughter Kaleigh (Matt) Stillman, sons Jason and Eric (Courtney) and their mother Dicky. Dean leaves a brother as well as his extended family. Dean was predeceased by his son Andrew, his father Howard, and his brother Lindsay. He was happy, strong, hardworking, adventurous, and really loved life, right up until the end.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 6 from 1 – 4:00 pm at the Post Haus Pub, 230 Hwy 33 East, Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 1 – 4:00 pm
Location
Post Haus Pub
So very sorry to read this sad news. Our sincere condolences to the entire Dack family.
Fred and Val Palmer, Kelowna, BC
Kaleigh, Jason and Eric we are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very special guy who will be missed by so many. I always remember your Dad wanting Santa coloured shoes when he was little – a very special man.
Dean was a great guy. Being a farmer, I always enjoyed discussing dirt and compost with him. My condolences to the family.
Warmest thoughts and condolences from the Burnett Family.
I am so greatful I got a chance to see this amazing man before he passed. I’m sending my deepest condolence to the Dack family. I hope where ever he went he gets to reconnect with my father Lindsay and grandpa Howard. I remember when I was young and my dad passed he told me he believes in after life and hopes he comes back a bird ( can’t remember the kind) . I may have been young and he may have just been trying to make me feel better but it stuck and everytime I see one I’ll think of him . Xoxo
We only met Dean at Whistler in February this year on the occasion of our son Matt’s marriage to Kaleigh.
We had a most enjoyable few days socialising both at the actual wedding, before and after.
We recall he cooked a mean BBQ steak and other goodies and both commented on his sense of humour and goodwill.
We are greatly distressed that such a good young bloke has left us so prematurely, because we were looking forward to renewing our association in the future. He did not deserve it.
Our love and condolences to “Mother”, Dicky, Kaleigh, Jason, Eric and to Dean’s extended family and friends.
Carl & Diane Stillman
Melbourne
Australia
Very sad news, my thoughts are with your family. I didn’t know Dean well, but will remember his warmth and friendliness whenever we met. He gave my oldest son his first ride in a tractor, which was very exciting and memorable!
Dean’s zest for life and his family were extraordinary. He touched so many people in such a positive way.
As you grieve the difficult passing of this great man, please take comfort in each other and in the wonderful memories you share.
Our deepest condolences.
The Dors Family
My condolences to the family. I met Dean firstly at my work and he spoke to me about his compost tea for at least 30 minutes. We had many a conversation at the farmers market. I will miss his vigor and enthusiasm for his passion for the earth.
On behalf of the Okanagan Master Gardeners please accept our deepest condolences. Over the years our organization has enjoyed many visits with Dean both privately and through organized events. His knowledge and exuberance for composting was such a positive influence on our membership, we will especially miss him next spring as he was such a fun part of our Seedy Saturday.
My huband and I send our deepest condolences. About 3 years ago I needed some dirt, and Dean’s was recommended to me. When we went to pick it up, turns out my husband Alrik worked for Dean in the late 80’s when we first moved here. This past summer I went to buy more dirt, and talked to Dean about his health, and his recent diagnosis. The next week I needed more dirt, and brought him some home made muffins, which he appreciated. His love for the soil was contagious, certainly to a gardener like me. He helped to make the world a better place.
I saw Dean as one of the people who carried the solutions for a healthful thriving community. I see this loss as tragic to every one in the valley, especially the farmers and those who work with the soil. He was so easy to talk to, and work with, so warm and passionate about the fundamental building blocks of life. I miss him and regret not spending more time with this great man.
We are so sad for your loss, our condolences to the entire Dack family. We have many fond memories of Dean setting up his compost play table, at the organic festival and seedy Saturdays, so that hundreds of kids could enjoy playing in the good dirt. My son Oren has a very special toy truck that Dean gave him years ago, during one of those fun days. RIP Dean you will missed.
The Board and Staff at the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market are saddened to hear of Dean’s passing. He was a popular vendor at our market for several years and a good source of information for many customers and other vendors.
We wish his family and friends peace at this very sad time.
We are so sorry to hear this sad news, He was an amazing man, full of energy and love of the earth. We enjoyed visiting with him at the Farmers market and will miss him.
We am very sorry to hear of Deans passing. We knew him through the farmers market as Dr. Dirt. He was always eager to discuss organic compost and delivered two truckloads of his good stuff out to our place in Glenrosa. The farmers market community and gardeners will miss him.
So sad to hear of Dean’s death. Our hearts grieve along with friends and family. There is comfort and hope in what Revelation 21:4 says “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Also John 5:28 “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth;” What a happy time that will be when death will be replaced with resurrections and Dean will live again. Although these thoughts do not take away the grief at present; may Gods Word be a source of comfort for you and your family.