Nick Maurice Dean

Nick Maurice Dean was born on September 7th, 1961 in North Hollywood California to Sharron Abram and Keith Porier. He passed away on March 9th, 2017 at his home in Graham, Washington with his loved ones by his side. Nick is survived by his best friend and soul mate of 16 years Patricia Lynn Serino. His son Daved Hearring, brother Glen Dean, sister Sheri Arellano " he was a good brother", granddaughter and best friend Jinnori Misako Serino. As well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many many loving friends. Nick was loved by everyone. All who he had contacted always left with a kind word about him. He had a kind and giving heart. He always tried to help everyone. When he moved to Washington he was able to be close to his grandparents Elliot Maurice Abram and Francis Elmorah Abram whom he adored and respected very much. Because of his grandlady(as he referred to her) he loved to eat and was always comparing my cooking to hers saying"that's not the way my grand lady does it." He had a great love for her that's for sure. His grand father was a well respected man in the community and ruled with his strict ways . Nick's momma was also strict and taught nick to always tell the truth and respect women. He had so much respect and loved women, he'd always opened doors, carried things for them and went out of his way to give them a hand. No matter how far out of his way it took him. He always looked out for the weaker individuals. He couldn't stand to see someone being bullied or someone being mean to others. Nick worked hard at various jobs then in 2008 he obtained a job at the Salvation Army in Redmond, Washington. Where he worked for eight years until he became ill. His boss, his coworkers and the donators all liked him very much. Nick loved the squirts (as he referred to kids) he often spent more time playing with the squirts then he would with us adults. Nick went through a lot with his illness and we know he is at peace now and reunited with his beautiful mother and grandparents. Because of his kindness and loving heart, God rewarded him by bringing him home. Nick couldn't have achieved any higher than the best which he was. They say God only takes the angels and that's what Nick is, an angel! Nick was a good son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend to all. He truly reached the top of the best. Nick you will always be in our hearts never to be forgotten. When your name is mentioned it will always bring a smile to our faces and in our hearts we will always love you!