Arthur Dean Maurer

MENDON, UTAH: Arthur Dean Maurer 77, passed away on
October 18, 2006 at his home with
family
at his side, after a valiant struggle with leukemia.

He was born September 29, 1929 to Arthur L. Maurer and
Mary Louise
Bodrero.
He was raised in Nibley, Utah and Dean attended South
Cache High
School.
He joined the U.S. Navy and served four years during
the Korean War.
He was
a member of the LDS church and held several positions
there.
Dean married Geraldine Kidman Krambule on June 8,
1955. Together they
raised five children: Steven K Krambule (Janeen),
Michael K Krambule,
Shelley M Dewar, Kathey Bracken (Michael), Rickey Dean
Maurer
(Margaret),
He lived in Mendon his entire married life. He was
one of the first
firemen
in town; a member of the Wildlife Federation, and
president of the
irrigation company. Dean worked for forty years as an
operating
engineer on
all types of heavy equipment. Some of his many
projects included the
Utah
Central Water Project, the Jordanelle Dam Project and
the gas line to
California.
Besides construction Dean was a cattle rancher and
farmer. He was
always
working. At age 70 he built a subdivision in Nibley.
He loved to hunt
and
enjoyed family outings at the families Bear Lake home.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents and two of
his brothers,
Richard
and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife, all his
children, 27
grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren, a brother Keith and sister
DeeAnn Cole.
The family wants to thank Dr. Ali Ben Jacob and his
staff and Alpine
Hospice
for all their kindness and loving support.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 23 in
the Mendon 1st Ward Chapel at 12:00 PM.
A
viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Sunday evening
October 22 at the
Allen Hall Mortuary and also prior to the funeral from
10:30 to 11:30
AM at
the Mendon 1st Ward Chapel (20 North 100 West).
Interment will be in
the
Mendon Cemetery with a military tribute. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net