Dean Atkinson

Dean was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and lived on farms in the Twin Falls and Filer areas. He graduated from Filer High School. In March of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for four years during the Korean War. During his service, he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. On August 16, 1953, he married Beverly Atkinson in Wendell, Idaho. They lived in Spokane, Washington as Dean was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. During his time in Spokane, he attended Moler Barber School of Spokane and graduated in March 1955. Later in 1955, Dean and Bev moved to a farm in Hazelton, Idaho. In 1959, they moved to Mtn. Home, Idaho where they made their home for 48 years. During this time, they owned property in Featherville, Idaho where they had many good times with friends and family. Dean co-owned the Family Barber Shop with 3 different partners. Martin Uresti, his first partner, held a special place in Dean’s heart. Dean is survived a daughter, Debra Baker and husband Bill; a son David Atkinson and wife Irma; 4 grandchildren, Nick Baker, Jessica Atkinson, Shawn Atkinson, and Lindsay Atkinson; two brothers Don Atkinson of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Lou Atkinson and wife Lillian of Bradenton, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A favorite charity of Dean’s was the United Methodist Church, 240 E. Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. *See Service Information tab for more information*