DEAN, PETER MICHAEL May 25, 1945 - March 9, 2011. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Peter Dean on March 9 in the North Shore Hospice. Peter was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Dean and is survived by his father Walter Dean, his three sons Christopher, Casey and Matt, his sister and brother-in-law Pat and Dennis Hayward, nephews, a grandniece, an aunt and cousins. Peter was born and raised in North Vancouver and after graduation from U.B.C. spent many years in the Yukon working in geological exploration and environmental assessment. After moving to Bowen Island more than thirty years ago, he worked for Hollyburn Lumber in North Vancouver and then built up a business on Bowen as a carpenter, wood craftsman and landscaper. His abiding interest in life was botany and he spent many happy hours identifying Boweri's wild plants and growing unusual and rare plants on his property. Peter was a man of integrity and honesty who lived a simple lifestyle in keeping with his philosophy of living lightly on the land. He will be deeply missed by his sons and the rest of his family. We appreciate the compassionate care of Dr. Zandy on Bowen, the Home Care team and the staff of Palliative Care at Lion's Gate Hospital. There will be no service at Peter's request and his ashes will be returned to the place he loved, Bowen Island.
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DEAN, PETER MICHAEL May 25, 1945 - March 9, 2011. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Peter Dean on March 9 in the North Shore Hospice. Peter was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Dean and is survived by his father Walter Dean, his three sons Christopher, Casey and Matt, his sister and brother-in-law Pat and Dennis Hayward, nephews, a grandniece, an aunt and cousins. Peter was born and raised in North Vancouver and after graduation from U.B.C. spent many years in the Yukon working in geological exploration and environmental assessment. After moving to Bowen Island more than thirty years ago, he worked for Hollyburn Lumber in North Vancouver and then built up a business on Bowen as a carpenter, wood craftsman and landscaper. His abiding interest in life was botany and he spent many happy hours identifying Boweri's wild plants and growing unusual and rare plants on his property. Peter was a man of integrity and honesty who lived a simple lifestyle in keeping with his philosophy of living lightly on the land. He will be deeply missed by his sons and the rest of his family. We appreciate the compassionate care of Dr. Zandy on Bowen, the Home Care team and the staff of Palliative Care at Lion's Gate Hospital. There will be no service at Peter's request and his ashes will be returned to the place he loved, Bowen Island.
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