Dean F. Smith Jr. passed away peacefully at age 82, on April 10, 2013. He was born November 30, 1930.

Dean was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He had a strong faith and we were blessed to have him in our lives. We will miss his sense of humor and his laughter.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy, son Dean, daughter Debbie, daughter-in-law Kim and 3 grandchildren; Courtney, Matty and Mallory, sister; Sandy, brother-in-law Ray, brother; Les, sister-in-law Margaret.

A celebration of Life held at Bellevue Heights Church, 9440 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351. Burial in Valley Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ -April 17, 2013