Jack E. Dean

Jack Edward Dean, a lifelong Wann resident and veteran, was 77 when he died with his family by his side. Jack fought cancer with a quiet strength. Jack was born the son of Levi and Grace (Hawk) Dean on Dec. 16, 1945, in Wann where he was raised, the youngest of 10 siblings. Jack graduated from Wann High School in 1965, joined the U.S. Navy and served his country for 4 years. While in high school, Jack met Bessie Cowan through mutual friends. They were united in marriage on Oct. 19, 1967, while Jack was in the service. They moved to their current home in Wann in 1975 where they raised their two children and enjoyed 56 years of marriage. After his honorable discharge, Jack studied welding at Tri County and worked as a machinist at Reda Pump, finally retiring from Schlumberger after 32 years of service. When he wasn’t working, Jack enjoyed hunting quail and pheasant with his bird dogs, crappie fishing, and playing poker and cards with his family and friends. He looked forward to family reunions and spending time with extended family. Jack and Bessie also enjoyed local youth sporting activities, such as Little League baseball, high school basketball, and rodeo. After retiring, Jack took up sitting on the back patio, where he enjoyed looking at cows and hummingbirds. More than anything, Jack loved his family and they loved him. He is survived by his wife of the home, Bessie; one daughter Teresa Dean, and one son Preston and his wife Sammy; three siblings, Donnie Dean, Sue Philips, Jerry (and Peggy) Dean; sister-in-law, Kay Dean; brother-in-law, George (Linda) Cowan; numerous nieces and nephews including his fishing buddy and second son Mike Dean; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Bill Dean, Treva Harrington, Joyce Rogers, Clara Vaughn, John Dean and Early Dean. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to Hope Clinic (101 Sooner Road, Bartlesville, OK 74003) or The Journey Home (900 Washington Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006). Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, from 10-8 at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. A Celebration of Life service will be on Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Interment will follow in the Wann Cemetery, Wann, OK. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Jack E. Dean

December 16, 1945 - June 3, 2023