Dean Betts of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Timpanogos Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
Dean was born in Payson, Utah to Charles William and Ida Gull Betts on January 28, 1932. Dean was the oldest of 6 boys; Ray, Bud, Donald, Melvin, and Allen. He attended school and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. On October 13, 1954 he married Betty Jane Butler in the Manti Temple. They have four children: Jay Dean Betts of Payson, Utah, Anna Marie (David) Hanson, of Spanish Fork, Utah, Shauna Rae (Mike) Woodhouse, of Payson, Utah, and Lori Ida (Scott) Lewis of Springville.
Dean served in the military as a member of US Army. He worked for US Steel for 32 years. After retiring, he couldn’t sit still and began working for Nebo School District at Spanish Fork High School as a maintenance worker and retired after 30 years.
Dean was an active member of his community and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was Scout Master for Troop #77 for many years and was ranked 50th in the nation. Dean along with Ed Beck, coached the 7th Ward Boys Basketball Team for many years and won many championships.
Dean served as Bishop of the 7th Ward for many years. He also served in many other callings including High Priest Group leadership, and Sunday School leadership. Dean also served for many years in the Provo and Payson Temples as a Temple Worker. He served a mission with his wife at the Bishop’s Storehouse in Springville. Dean also served at the Church Welfare Farm often bringing his children along to teach them about hard work and service.
Dean loved being outside and spending time with his family. Fishing, hunting, and gardening were passions of his that he passed on to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by taking them with him into the outdoors. His garden was plentiful and he always shared what he grew with his friends and family.
Dean was a selfless man who always worked hard and loved his family and friends dearly. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. His legacy of hard work, service, and love will be remembered for generations to come. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 761 East 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Friday, December 21, at the church from 6:00-8:00 p.m. or Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Dean will be laid to rest in Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.
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