M. Dean Gardner

Dean was born in Winfield, Kansas to Merl and Lottie Hinegarden. He attended locals schools and made many life long friends in Kansas.

He honorably served our Country in the United States Navy.

Dean has been a larger than life figure in various industries. He is well known by many and has been a positive influence to those that he has been in contact with. He has been married for nearly four decades to the love of his life, Ruth. Together they have raised their son - Eric.

On the evening July 27th 2015 - Dean passed peacefully from this life, with his family at his side.

A Celebration of Life, is scheduled from 02:00 - 05:00 pm Monday August 03, 2015 at the Elk's Lodge - 1616 30th Street Bakersfield, California.

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