Scott Dean's Obituary
Scott Dean was a loving father, grandpa, son, brother and friend. He was born in Inglewood, California on May 6,1951 to Rex and Berrie Dean and graced us with his kind-natured spirit for 73 years, passing on August 10, 2024.
Beginning at a young age, Scott enjoyed being an athlete and became quite the player and leader in both baseball and basketball. He graduated from Rolling Hills High School in 1969, and later went on to study at the University of Long Beach where he earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After being in computer systems sales and leading a team to be Branch of the Year consecutive years in a row, he opened and operated his own business, Western Office Systems, where he and his team were very successful. He traveled often for work until he decided to live a slower life when his only daughter, Kelsey, was born in 1989.
Kelsey and Scott were thick as thieves, and when she turned 4, he embarked on a journey of raising her on his own. He was the most attentive, loving, patient, funny, caring and emotionally engaged father; always making her laugh along the way with his wit and sense of humor. He was very present, never missing a single school activity or sports game; forever supporting Kelsey in her academic and athletic endeavors. From coaching her soccer teams to walking her down the aisle on her wedding day, he showed up for everything and anything simply because he loved being her Dad.
Scott had three wonderful grandchildren; Matthew, Jace and Olivia who were all the apple of his eye. From the moment he became a Papa in 2011, his life changed for the better. He always said that being a grandpa was one of the greatest gifts in the world. He was an incredibly patient, loving, funny and compassionate Papa who cultivated a beautiful relationship with each of his grandchildren. He was always willing to lend a hand, and even spent the past 7 years taking his oldest grandson Matthew to and from school every day. Being with his family was a gift he treasured, appreciated and never took for granted — they were everything to him.
When he would make time for himself, you could always find Scott watching a Dodger game (he was their biggest fan), cooking up a delicious meal, reading a good book, playing golf or spending time with his family. He absolutely loved the Thanksgiving holiday, and always looked forward to cooking all day for the ones he loved and then wowing them with his famous stuffing. He enjoyed being around others and had an innate ability to connect with people, always making the most mundane interactions wildly engaging. He had the sharpest memory, the best listening skills, and an incredibly brilliant mind — to be able to have a conversation with him was an absolute gift. Until his last day, he was a man of his word and someone you could always count on.
He is survived by his daughter Kelsey, son-in-law Cory, and grandchildren Matthew, Jace and Olivia.
He was truly one of a kind and he will be greatly missed while his legacy and story live on forever.
Rest in paradise, Scott.
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