Donnella Joanne Buckley Dean
passed away on Monday, July 18, at the age of 94. She was born on Jan. 4, 1928,
to Bill and Cecelia Buckley in Sand Point, Idaho. She grew up in Cokeville, the
oldest of six kids.
She
married her sweetheart, Grant Dean, for time and eternity in the Logan LDS
temple on Nov. 26, 1948. They started their life together in Cokeville but
settled in Woodruff, Utah, in 1959, where they finished raising their family.
Donnella
was her husband’s No. 1 ranch hand and devoted mother to their six kids. She
was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where
she served in various callings. She served as the clerk for Rich County schools
from 1966 to 1980 and Rich County Treasurer from 1982 to 1994. She served with
her husband as temple ordinance workers from 1997 to 1999.
Donnella’s
greatest treasure was her family. She followed them all over the country,
supporting them in their endeavors. She also had a passion for art, music,
animals, her yard and her Christmas decorations. She helped put together the
book “The First 100 Years of Woodruff.” She kept a detailed history of her
life, including photo albums of her life and family.
Donella
is survived by her children, Bill (Kim) Dean, Jere (Vicky) Dean, Ric (Kande)
Dean, Jim (Sharlene) Dean and Dauna (Richard) Bruce; 16 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; her siblings, Audry Ellis,
Afton Condie and Joe Buckley.
She is
preceded in death by her husband, Grant Dean; her son, Preston Dean; her
parents; and her siblings, Betty Hoffman and Bill Buckley.
Viewing was
held on Friday, July 22, at Crandall Funeral Home and on
Saturday, July 23, at the Woodruff LDS church.
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