Dean Patrick Dalman's Obituary
Dean Patrick Dalman, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Spectrum Butterworth after a brief illness. He was born May 6, 1963, in Grand Haven to Melvyn Dean and Betty RuthAnn (Peel) Dalman.
He was a 1982 graduate of Grand Haven High School and continued to always keep up with his classmates. Dean was working for Auto Sport Inc. in Wyoming, MI. a job he really loved. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Dean was an avid fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bands, and attended many of their concerts as a VIP. Dean had an incredible gift to remember every person he’s ever met, every place he’s ever been and every actor in every show he’s ever seen. Being passionate about his hometown, he was always in tune with the happenings in Grand Haven. His other interests were cooking and trying different places to eat. Dean will always be remembered for his “Deanisms”, such as “just an idea”.
Dean will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Betty Dalman; sister, Jennifer (Mike) Lopez; sister-in-law, Susan Dalman; two nieces, Meagan Lopez and Maria Dalman; two nephews, Michael Lopez and A.J. Dalman; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Melvyn Dean Dalman in 2012, his brother, Peter Fredrick Dalman, and his cousin, Scott Peel.
Dean’s legacy was his generous Gift of Life to help many others by providing hope to their lives. The family prays and wishes to keep all families and friends healthy and safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, a PRIVATE Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. David Gross as celebrant for the Dalman and Peel families. To maintain our mission of safety we will be live streaming the Mass at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020, on youtube.com/c/frdavegross. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorials to St. Mary’s Mosaic Revitalization Fund are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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