Dean Graybeal
February 20, 1951 ~ May 20, 2011
Dean Graybeal, 60, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Graveside Services: 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011, at Merle Hay Cemetery, Des Moines. Visitation: 2 ' 5 p.m. on Sunday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Lynne Hanlon of Cedar Rapids; step daughter, Andrea (John Be Guhn) Hanlon of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Marvin Graybeal of Berwick, Iowa and Kent (Jeanne) Graybeal of Tacoma, Washington; step sister-in-law, Kimina (Mark Donaldson) Bradner of Indianapolis, Indiana; and a cousin, Gary (Judy) Herron of Altoona, Iowa. Dean was born February 20, 1951, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Marvin and Mary Lou (Waitz) Graybeal. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1969. Dean worked for Eagle Foods for 20 years until their closing. He then earned a degree from Kirkwood Community College and went to work for the Cedar Rapids Community Schools as a custodian at Kenwood and Wilson schools. He enjoyed music and collecting old records. Dean and Lynne enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Dean was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation, Hospice of Mercy, the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, or the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. A very special thank you to Dr. Ghosh and his staff at Iowa Blood & Cancer, the staff at Hospice of Mercy and the hospice house, and the many friends who provided comfort and compassion during Dean's illness.
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My deepest sympathies to you and the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I hope you find solace in knowing he’s in a better place.
“Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.”
I think Dean would laugh at this. The Dean I knew spoke quiet but when he spoke you listened. He was a very special person and I am glad he allowed me to help in his journey. He did what he loved and loved what he did. He was a good teacher and taught me how to “change the oil” even when he was so tired and could not get off the ground with help. He was a very strong but yet gentle person and I have one regret that I could have spent more time with him but the time I did spend with him was magical and something I will never forget. I love you Dean and I will miss you all the days of my life but I know you touched my life and will always be a part of it. My deepest sympathys to the family but he has faded away but definitely not forgotten. May the angels surround you and give you peace that he is with the Lord……
dean was a very good worker at Wilson. He will be missed
Your family is in my prayers
Phyllis and Kendra german
Lynne & family. So sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you at this time of grieving.
Earl & Arlene Takes
Lynne & Andrea,
I am so sorry for you loss. Dean was a wonderful person and so full of life. He will long be remembered. He is at peace now and forever. If you need anything at all let me know. Love, Maria
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dean’s family and friends. I worked at Wilson in the health office a few years back. Dean was always so kind and helpful! He will be missed!
Our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time.
He was a pleasure to work with. And always willing to help anyone at anytime.
God Bless the Family
I was so saddend to hear of Dean’s passing. I work at Wilson, and I have missed our chats and seeing him around the school. He always shared stories of his family and of his travels. He will be greatly missed!
for Lynne Hanlon,
So sorry to hear about Dean.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Dean was a great person and a hard worker. We always enjoyed the company that Dean would give us when he would pop in and out of our rooms. You will be truly missed Deano. RIP
Lynne and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dean. Lynne, we miss you, but so glad you took time to be with your family….what matters most. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Lynne- My heart is heavy for you. My deepest sympathies to you and the family.
Great smile agreat worker!
Sorry to hear about your passing. It was fun working with at Kenwood when I first started. You will be missed.
Dean,
I worked with Dean at wilson and he would always give You something to smile about and get your nite off on the right foot.. He will be missed!
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