Remembering Dalan's Grandpa

Dean Lewis Sweat Family Patriarch Dean Lewis Sweat, age 91, of Center Creek, Utah, died May 12, 2009, at the Heber Valley Hospital. He was born January 4, 1918, in Midway, Utah, to Lewis Sweat Jr. and Ora Galli Sweat. Dean was the fourth of 10 children, and one of two boys. Dean graduated from Wasatch High School. Dean served in the army throughout World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he married LaRene Reed November 14, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. They purchased Dean's family home in Center Creek where they lived for the rest of their married life. Dean and LaRene remained inseparable for over 62 years. LaRene preceded Dean in death on July 5, 2008. They were extremely happy in life as they will be throughout eternity. Dean was an active member of the LDS church and throughout his life served faithfully in many church callings. In 1984, Dean and LaRene served in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Mission for the LDS church. Dean had a very strong work ethic and in addition to farming, was employed by Geneva Steel for 30 years. Dean was a very kind and gentle man. He was a great example and was respected by all he came in contact with. Dean had a great sense of humor. Dean greatly enjoyed all sports and loved participating, listening to, and/or attending sporting events. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He was the patriarch to his children, grandchildren, and he and LaRene's siblings and their families. Dean leaves his daughters LaDene (Ron) Sellers, and Mary Lou (David) Long both of Salt Lake City; and his sons, Dennis, and Kevin (Joby) Sweat both of Center Creek; his grandchildren, Dalan (Jessi) Sellers, VaRonica Sellers (Nathan) Little, Rob (Jenn) Long, Randy (Mindy) Long, and Jamaica, Whitney (deceased), McCall, and Parker Sweat (currently serving an LDS mission in Paraguay), and his great-grandson Morgan Long. He is also survived by his devoted sisters Nelda Watkins, Alta Meeks, and Delvene Bronson. He also leaves over 75 nieces and nephews and their spouses. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009, 12 Noon, in the Heber East Stake Center, 2400 South 1200 East, Heber, Utah. Friends may call Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, in Heber City, and Saturday from 10:30-11:30 at the church. Interment Heber City Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.olpinhoopes.com