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Dean Wong

October 20, 1944 ~ June 1, 2013


Dean Wong passed away on June 1, 2013 in the Creston Valley at the age of 68 years.

Dean was born to parents Yu Yee and Tom on October 20, 1944 in Toyson, China. In 1959, Dean arrived in Erickson, with his mother Yu Yee, where they joined his grandparents, Sun Kee (Mah You Hong) and his wife, Lee You Kee. After high school, Dean studied in Kelowna to be an electrician. He worked for May Day Electric before taking full time work on the family farm (orchard).

Dean was known by all for his easy smile and willingness to lend a helping hand.

Dean was predeceased by his parents.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cindy; daughter Melaine; son Hanley and brother Altin (Faye).

A Funeral Service was held on June 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tom Greentree officiating.

Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o Bambrick & Associates, P. O. Box 999, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.