Emmy Lou “Tay” (Taylor) Dean

Emmy Lou “Tay” (Taylor) Dean

June 30, 1938- June 20, 2023

Emmy Lou “Tay” (Taylor) Dean was born the only child of Lewis E. and Emma Lou Taylor on June 30, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended elementary school at Holy Cross and St. Margaret Mary’s and graduated high school from Duchesne Academy as part of the class of 1956. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from
Duchesne College.

Tay married her best friend and the love of her life, David, on February 13, 1960. They had an incredible love story, which led to 63 adoring years together and six children whom she cherished throughout her life. Tay also loved being a prominent and beloved “Nan” to her seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, spending a great deal of time cheering them on at sporting events. As a passionate dog lover, she considered her furry friends part of the family.

Tay’s charisma and infectious laugh meant no one stayed a stranger for long. She enjoyed playing bridge and quilting and especially loved the lifelong friendships she made with those who shared the same interests. She attended weekly mass and breakfasts with her ‘mass group’. A passionate soccer fan, Tay traveled the world with Dave and their friends to watch matches. She had a similar love for horse races passed down to her from her parents and nurtured by many fond memories of days they spent together at Aksarben. When she wasn’t participating in these particular interests, she was always ready for a little shopping and a “quick bite” to eat.

For all of this and much more, we will love her, cherish her, and remember her forever.

Tay is survived by her husband, David L. Dean, DDS, and her beloved children David Dean (Shannon), Thomas Dean (M.K.), Liesl Dean, James Dean, and Michael Dean, seven grandchildren Taylor Borcher (Garrett), Micah Van Scoy (Jon), Jeb and Bo Lucas, Emma and John Dean, Kathryn Brennan, and two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Cole Borcher. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Molly Brennan, and her parents, Lewis E. and Emma Lou Taylor.

VISITATION: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 5pm to 7pm with 7pm VIGIL SERVICE at the West Center Chapel. MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday June 28, 2023, 10:30am at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific. INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church or to David L. Dean D.D.S. for Breast Cancer Research.

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