Dean Ellis Munkres, age 73, of Lynden, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 16, 1942 in Bellingham to Wayne and Jensine Munkres.
He is survived by brothers Arden/Margaret of Eugene, Oregon, and Dale/Judy, formerly of Ferndale; beloved wife, Vicki; children Dale/Thess of Everson, Jill/Keith Shelly of Lynden, Jeff/Jenn of Lynden, Joey/Laura of Lynden, Yvonne/Mitch Merritt of Acme and Michelle/Eli Small of Florida; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Pam.
Private family graveside services were held on June 4 in Nooksack Cemetery followed by a celebration of Dean’s life at Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden, with Pastor Jim Miller and Pastor Tim Johnson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 or Faith Community Church of Lynden.
Arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home.
Dean Munkres
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