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G. Dean Kern, 80, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his south valley home on Thursday morning, March 24, 2011. He was born August 18, 1930 to Lloyd and Florence Kern in Boone, Iowa. He touched countless lives with his sense of humor, wit, and generous nature. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; three older brothers, Otto, Orville and Harold Kern; wife of 48 years, Betty D. Kern; and his son, Steven L. Kern. He is survived by his daughter, Tamara Urvanejo; son-in-law, Vince Urvanejo; two grandchildren, Jason and Kelly; and three sisters, Hazel West of AZ, Lois Teeters of OH, and Shirley Geller of FL. Dean attended Albuquerque High and after graduation went to work for Mountain States Telephone Co. He entered the Army in 1951 and was stationed in Germany. After the service he married Betty in 1953 and started his family. Dean worked as a telephone lineman on the Denver/El Paso Toll Line and worked as a roughneck on oil rigs north of Cuba. He went on to work for the telephone exchange at Kirtland Air Force Base and retired after 30 years in 1986, as the manager. He was also a member of the Masons for many years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter but most of all he loved his family and friends. He will live forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at French - University. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at French - University, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jason Urvanejo, Ronnie Kern, Pete Argo, Sammy Argo, Bert Argo and Clovis Salcido. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Dean's name. Please visit our online guestbook for Dean at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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