Eugenia M. Dean

Eugenia M. Dean (Jeanne to her friends and relatives) of Kimberly, Idaho, went home to our Savior on Sunday the 15th of February. Jeanne was born on December 10th, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Ruth Miller. She moved to Idaho in 1937 and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1945. After graduating Jeanne worked briefly for the telephone company before going to Mcphearson College in Kansas. Jeanne married Don Dean on December 20th 1947 in Kimberly. They had three children that they raised together in Kimberly. Jeanne loved several things. She loved attending Sunday school and was a member Kimberly Christian Church, flying to Jackpot with Pop McCarty, and making treats, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Jeanne was a member of the Grange, wrote short stories for the Kimberly advertiser, was an active member of over 50 years in the Pleasant Valley Willing Workers, Friends of Stricker's, and was a past president of the Twin Falls Historical Society. Jeanne was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Jeanne had 2 grandchildren and 3 great grand children that all live in the Twin Falls area. She always had an open door and kitchen for all of her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Don Dean of Kimberly, Daughter Janice and Edward Easterling of Kimberly, Dennis Dean of Twin Falls, Brothers J.W. Miller of Richardson, Texas, and Merlin Miller of Twin Falls, Grandson's Allen and Teresa Easterling of Twin Falls, and Marty Easterling, Great Grandchildren Alesa, Gabriel, and Michael Easterling. Jeanne was preceded in death by her son Darrell Dean, parents John and Ruth Miller. Funeral services will be conducted at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, Idaho, on Thursday February 19th at 1:00 p.m... A viewing will be held for friends and family on Wednesday February 18th at the same location from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the service at Sunset Memorial on Kimberly Rd. The family has requested instead of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.