Dean Douglas Fillinger, 58, of Draper, UT, passed away on May 16, 2021. Dean was born on August 29, 1962, in Windsor, Ontario, to Melvyn Fillinger and Julie Fillinger Hanus. He attended school in Memphis, MI.
Dean was a stay-at-home dad and extremely proud of his two children, Hannah and Van. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching movies, taking road trips, and making people think. Dean was a die-hard Michigan Wolverines football fan his entire life and more recently a Utah Utes football fan. Dean had a big personality and people who met him would likely not forget him. Many referred to Dean by his nickname, Deano.
Dean is survived by his two children, Hannah and Van Fillinger; his mother, Julie (Paul) Hanus; two sisters, Jayne (Sean) Marnon and Carolynn (Chris) Walker, and former spouse and mother of his children, Janel Fillinger.
Dean is preceded in death by his father, Melvyn Fillinger, and his grandparents.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with a social gathering at 2:00 pm and the service to follow at 3:00 pm at Larkin Mortuary (260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111).
Family and friends may view the recorded services at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/kC5iaNek_vIgQMgJwKOEG4Fj6zzUTwsgpJKme-fEBuXKlK3D_LeZqMk4MwCsR-oq.vgoOc6bhropxHG-1
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My Sincere Condolences and Prayers 🙏
RIP Brother 😥
My Buddy. My heart is broken. You will be so missed.
Praying for everyone who loved Dean.
I am so sorry ~
There are no words.
With deepest sympathy and praying for family and friends.
Love,
Chrys Hanus
I just heard the sad news of Dean's passing. Dean was a great friend of mine. He was the first person to greet me as the new kid in town at Memphis High School. I will always remember him walking up the bleachers in the gym to greet me and make me feel comfortable during assembly that first day.
Recently we reconnected and reminisced about the good old days and celebrated his son Van's HS graduation and advancement to college football. Dean was super proud of Van and Hannah and their many achievements. He loved his sisters very much too. I will miss him dearly and always remember his vitality for life. He lived it well. Godspeed my friend.
Our heart’s are broken to hear of the
news of Deans passing. We loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with
your family.🙏🏻💜💜💜
✝️GOD BLESS THE SOUL OF
DEAN D.FILLINGER. MY JESUS, MEECY
LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. MAY HIS CHILDREN AND MOM AND SISTERS BE SURROUNDED BY GODS PEACE, LOVE AND HEALING . AND MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND THE IMACULATE HEART OF MARY , BE THEIR HELP , COMPORT AND SALVATION. ☦️💘 YOUR COVERED IN OUR PRAYERS !!!
I just learning of Dean’s passing and I’m in shock. We lost touch a couple years ago, although I kept trying to reach him. He and I met when I was 18 and became instant friends. He was a great protector for me and a great friend. I miss our long talks about nothing and everything. He was such a proud parent. I loved watching him change from crazy single guy to devoted husband and father. Being a parent was always his dream. Two amazing kids that will have an angel looking on them forever. Rest well Deano.