Robert Theodore Dean, III

Robert (Rob / Robby) Theodore Dean III departed this life on May 28th, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 69. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 2nd 1956 to parents Audrey Matilda Hoctor and Dr. Robert Theodore Dean Jr. Robert was a devoted member of the U.S. Air Force, where he served with distinction. His commitment to duty and his country was a testament of his character and spirit.

 

Robert is survived by his siblings: Patty Dean, Ricky Dean, and Misty Dean, and his daughter: Robyn Dean.

On behalf of his daughter: Thank you for all the love and support you have all shown my father and I.

 

 

Services will be held at Marana Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

 

 

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

by David M. Romano

 

When tomorrow starts without me,

And I'm not there to see

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,

We didn't get to say.

 

I know how much you love me,

As much as I love you,

And each time you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too.

 

But when tomorrow starts without me,

Please try to understand

That an angel came and called my name

And took me by the hand

And said my place was ready,

In heaven far above,

And that I'll have to leave behind

All those I dearly love.

 

But as I turned to walk away,

A tear fell from my eye.

For all my life, I'd always thought

I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,

So much left yet to do.

It seemed almost impossible

That I was leaving you.

 

I thought of all the yesterdays,

The good ones and the bad,

The thought of all the love we shared,

And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,

Just even for a while,

I'd say good-bye and kiss you

And maybe see you smile.

 

But when I walked through heaven's gates,

I felt so much at home

When God looked down and smiled at me

From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,

And all that I've promised you.

Today your life on earth is past

But here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,

 

But today will always last,

And since each day's the same way,

There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,

So trusting and so true.

Though, there were times

You did some things

You knew you shouldn't do.

 

But you have been forgiven

And now at last you're free.

So won't you come and take my hand

And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart.

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here, in your heart.