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Dean Roland Searle

Jul. 7, 1951 - Jul. 18, 2023

Date of Service: Jul. 25, 2023

BURLEY – Dean Roland Searle, a 72-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 7, 1951, in Burley, Idaho, to Elwin Armstead and Inez Manning Searle. He grew up in the View area with his two brothers, Joe and Kay, and his sister, Ruth. Growing up he enjoyed playing Superman, collecting rocks and stamps, and horseback riding.

At 17, he left Burley and went to live with his sister, Ruth, and her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1971 he joined the United States Army and spent a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam, then to Washington D.C., and three years in South Korea. After South Korea he was sent to many different duty stations in the United States and his final duty station was in West Germany.

In 1979 he met the love of his life, Rita, and they were married in 1981. They have one son, Dean E Searle, which he loved to play jokes on.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; son, Dean; and two grandchildren; Nate and Trinity.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Rita’s parents; a brother, Lee, who passed away before Dean was born; a brother, Kay; and his sister, Ruth.

Rita would like to thank Horizon Home Health & Hospice, especially Pastor Dan and Nurse Tracy. Also many thanks go out to Dean's family for their help and support.

The family extends a special thanks to Mike Searle who was always there when we needed him. Rita would like to give a special thanks to Chuck Driscoll for all his help and friendship.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any military organization.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group. Urn placement will follow at View Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, preceding the memorial service, at the funeral home.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/oqxZlKXWyV4.

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From Your Swedish daughter Cecilia:

Dear Rita & DJ,

I was so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. You all took such good care of me the year I lived with you as an exchange student, 30 years ago. Dean took me on many outings and adventures. He really enjoyed showing me as much of Idaho as possible. Some of these places I showed my husband & children in 2018 when we visited you! I’m so glad they got to meet you! These memories will always live on in my heart! I love you, my American family!!

From Dana Hull :

It's been 39 years since we met as neighbors...time flies. I remember running to your house in the middle of night to have Dean take Autumn to the ER to get stitches; he was awesome at keeping this new momma from going totally nuts. I loved being your neighbor for many years. You always made the best foods (mandarin cake is my favorite still to this day). Take care Rita and little Dean.

From Walmart family:

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and hold you close in our hearts. Your Walmart family.

From Pastor Dan Hendricks :

I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to meet and talk with Dean; I had an immediate connection with him. I appreciated his perspective and loved his “take no B.S.” attitude. My only regret was I didn’t get to visit, hear, and learn more of Dean’s life and wisdom.
Rita and DJ, I’m so sorry for your loss; please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh and Rita, thank you for the cold Diet-Pepsi’s!

From Bonnie and Kent Harper:

Dearest Rita and DJ
We are so sorry about Dean. He was a dear friend. We will miss him and our visits. We love you Rita
The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.
Sending our deepest love

From Dona Maas:

Dean will be missed, Met Dean & Rita at a veterans dinner several yrs. ago, loved them both from the start. To his family & Rita, so sorry for your loss. George & Dona Maas

From JEAN FREYMILLER:

Sorry to hear of Dean's passing Rita! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Garth and Jean

From Chuck Driscoll:

I will miss you my fellow warrior. We chewed a lot of the same dirt over the years. My condolences to Rita and DJ.

From Dave Tracy:

So sorry to hear about Dean. My condolences to all the family.

From Al and Kathy Barrus:

We are saddened to hear of Dean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rita and the family.

From Leo Vargas Family:

Our sincere condolences Rita and Families

From TERESA BOLTON:

So sorry to hear this.. Haven’t seen Uncle Dean in years. Prayers to the family.

From Vickie Bennett:

Rita, sorry to hear of your loss.

From Kimberly Searle Winn:

Aunt Rita, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Dean's passing. I love you and he will be so missed. I will see you soon. Love you.

From Kathie Brown:

So sorry for your loss. Dean was my brother Larry's best friend and always at our house. So many memories! I am sure they are having a wonderful reunion! RIP Dean!

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