M. “Dean” Wells, age 59 of Webb City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Home Depot. Dean was born August 31, 1951 at Ft. Carson, CO to parents, Paul and Jean (Hall) Wells. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Dean married Margaret Sue Simons May 23, 1969 in Boulder, CO, his death coming one day before their 42nd Anniversary. Sue survives of the home.
Dean was a member of the First Christian Church of Webb City where he sang with his church group every Tuesday at area nursing homes or with ill members of the church and community. He loved music and was very adept at whistling. He recorded records of his whistling and often sung and whistled for his church.
Dean was a Department Head at Home Depot. He saved several lives at Home Depot on May 22, 2011 and ultimately lost his life in the process. Anyone who knew him knew this was his style of living; helping others first.
Dean is also survived by his daughters, DeAnne Mancini and husband John of Tucson, AZ and Paulla Wells of Hot Springs, AR, his mother, Jean Wells of Tucson, 4 grandchildren, Ashley Gietz of Staten Island, NY, Anthony and Laura Larkin of Hot Springs and Dillon Gietz of Tucson; and a great grandson, Maximus Michael Jaslow.
Memorial Services for Mr. M. “Dean” Wells will be Saturday at the First Christian Church in Webb City. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the MDA in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.
3 comments:
Thank you Dean for saving others and giving your life a sacrifice. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. I'll see you again in heaven, because I know you put your faith in Jesus Christ to forgive your sin.
Maranatha!
Jessica Miller
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
In memory of M. Dean Wells
A true and faithful man who gave his life and thing he loved to do saving others on May 22, 2011 in this building. God alone understands.
I really so very very much miss my uncle dean & think about him every single day. I love you & miss you uncle dean.
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