Rachel Dean

My Life Story On July 29, 2016, Rachel Mariann Dean was called home by our Savior and Redeemer. Rachel was born in Boise on May 25, 2000. She was a loving, peaceful and happy baby. Rachel attended St. Marks Catholic school in Boise from kindergarten through the eighth grade where she made many friends. She loved gymnastics and basketball. She looked forward to the annual Hallisey basketball tournament and going to the father-daughter dance each February. Rachel distinguished herself by being an “A” student and a loving, understanding and compassionate classmate and friend to all. Rachel attended high school at Bishop Kelly where she had fun playing volleyball and going to school activities. Rachel loved animals, especially cats. Her cats “Sara”, “Toby” and “Melanie” were her steady bedtime and couch companions. Rachel also loved horses and horseback riding. She experienced many summertime and fall rides with her family in the Idaho mountains. Rachel also enjoyed being outdoors and doing outdoor activities. She spent many happy hours camping, ATV riding, boating, hunting and fishing with her family and friends. Rachel was happiest spending time with her friends. She enjoyed going to the movies, eating out, going to the mall, listening to music, sleep overs and taking “selfie” pictures. Some of Rachel’s favorite things were red roses, chicken enchiladas, driving her car, shopping, and baking (then eating) brownies. Rachel brought immense joy and happiness to her family, teachers and friends. Her laughter, sense of humor, light-hearted nature, infectious smile and beautiful personality will be missed by all who know her. Rachel is survived by her loving parents, Lisa Dean and Bill (Dena) Dean; brother, Matt; grandparents Paul and Virginia Stroschein; grandparents Mel and Pat Dean; aunt Madonna (Jim) Taipale; aunt Kathy Stroschein; uncle Eric (Katie) Stroschein; aunt Sheryl (Rob) Hodel; uncle Andy (Wendy) Dean; and numerous cousins and extended family. Rachel is preceded in death by her beloved uncle Brian Edward Stroschein. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Rachel Dean Memorial Fund For Bipolar Disorder Research (B.D.R.)”, First Tech Federal Credit Union, 11311 W. Chinden Blvd., M/S/ 265, Boise, ID 83714; (208) 323-6523. Memorial contributions can be made in person, by mail or through your bank’s electronic bill-pay feature. The routing number for First Tech Federal Credit Union is 3211-8037-9 and the account number is 9328407474.