Dean Heath

1942-2019

Mr. Dean Heath, 77, of Huntingdon, passed away Thursday,
Dec. 12, at his home.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in
the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment followed in Carroll
Memorial Gardens. Dr. Walter Butler officiated.
Mr. Heath was born May 8, 1942 in Whidbey Island, Wash. to the late
Leonard Dale Heath and Peggy Sterkel Heath. He was preceded in death by
his sister Joan Miles and his son Leonard Dean Heath, Jr.
A veteran of the Vietnam era, Dean served 24 1/2 years of honorable
active service.  His service time took him away from his family while on
deployments around the world including Vietnam, Beirut and Lebanon,
while serving on board U. S. Naval vessels like the USS Nashville and
several locations within the United States.  As a Drill Instructor from
1970-1973, he spent his time turning young men into Marines.  Dean
completed his service as a SgtMaj of the brig in Camp Lejeune N.C.
As a volunteer fire fighter for over eight years, he selflessly served
his community. During this time, he filled the treasure, secretary and
vice-president positions.
As the Maintenance Director for Bethel University from Dec. 1986 to
March 2008, Dean used his Marine Corp experience to lead, train, and
organize, restructuring the entire department to operate more
effectively and efficiently.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jane Heath of Huntingdon, three daughters: Diana (Steve) Pitzen of Sun City, Ariz.,
Peggy (Jeff) Carter of Huntingdon, LeDeana (Jason) Britz of
Meridian, Idaho; one son Leonard Dale (Angela) Heath of Scottsdale,
Ariz.; and several grandchildren: Dacoyda Heath, Dravyn Benson,
Preston Carter, Kennedy Carter, Landon Carter, Jacey Britz, Jaylee
Britz, Brynlee Britz, Cannon Heath, and Elah Heath.

Dilday-Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 731-986-8281.