In loving memory of

Dean P Gudmundson
February 21, 1959 - April 1, 2014

Dean P. Gudmundson, 55, of Weston, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2014. Dean grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and attended Eden Prairie High School and later The University of Minnesota. Following university, Dean entered the film industry as a sound engineer and for the next 25 years gained the respect of his peers and was recognized as a true professional. He loved to hunt pheasant and would travel home to Minnesota to go hunting and ice fishing with his buddies. In South Florida, he loved to play ice hockey, enjoyed spending time in the Keys, fishing and time on the beach with his family. He loved the ocean.

Dean was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Deirdre and their children Dylan and Kyra and he is also survived by his sisters, Holly Cruse, Jennifer Gudmundson and Nicole Moore in Minnesota. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Eaton, his father, Donald P. Gudmundson and his step-father, Donald Eaton. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends but he will always be in our hearts and prayers.




Tributes

Wendy wrote on Nov 16, 2014:

"Dean and my now ex-husband Bill were roommates in the early 80's. I became a fixture at their duplex and during that time. Dean's nickname was 'Bucky'. We had many wild nights with lots of laughter. He used to like to eat at the Best Steak House in Mpls. One Christmas he gave each of us one of the restaurant fridge magnets and a pair of athletic socks. He took quite a shine to my late mother Marilyn. (he called her Melvin) She was the lucky recipient that Christmas of a fridge magnet also, but Black Dress socks. He was a big hearted, outgoing person who will be missed. I had lost touch with him many years ago, but I thought of him and came across the terribly sad news. My prayers for his family."

Nikki Moore wrote on Aug 18, 2014:

"Dean I miss and love you terribly. Again, as I said about our Mother and Father and Stepfather- whom are in Heaven with you....Heaven is just that more beautiful with you in it. I love you!!!! Love Nikki-"pookie- your baby sister. ..and I will never forget the two hour heart felt conversation we had about a year before you left us...the words exchanged between us I will NEVER forget!!!! We both were so emotional. We had a sort of closure about the unsaid love between us. We cried and laughed...and you were so worried that you were not the best big Brother, you were and still are ...and I knew after that conversation just how much you loved me as well. Thank you for your love and wisdom and strength. I told you that you were my hero, and continue to be. Love you miss you."

Steve wrote on Apr 28, 2014:

"To all the family that suffered a lost, we all have a hope of being reunited with our love ones. John 5:28, 29. Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment. If you wish to know more about the promises of the Bible, I invite you to visit, www.jw.org"

Laguna Family wrote on Apr 9, 2014:

"I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy for the Gudmundson Family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts at this difficult time. Philippians 4:6,7"

Nikki Moore wrote on Apr 5, 2014:

"Dean, I miss you so much. You were my rock. I try to replace my tears with the good memories, and there were so many. The cancer took you away from us all too soon. You did not want to burden anyone with the physical and emotional pain you endured for so long. You were so stoic. My son, Zach who is eight compared you to Superman. He said that when you were sick that maybe a new cape would make you feel better, and that you could fly again? Well we all know you are flying again now. You spent time with my family when able, and I remember you teaching my daughter Sierra how to play her guitar, a Beatle tune of course. The trip to the Keys with the family also brings fond memories....with some beverages on board, out by the pool, we all took turns dancing like the Irish, I can't remember the name of the type of dance it was, but you fell in the pool while doing your jig. I remember we played a joke on Deirdre too. I always loved her taste in shoes and took most of them and put them in my suitcase, you were part of this antic,if not even the ringleader. You then had Holly or Jen bring Dee to look in my suitcase to see all her beautiful shoes stuffed in my luggage. Of course, Dee responded " just let her keep them, no big deal..." Dee again being her sweet self. I miss you so much, my big Brother. I love you. "

Michael McLean wrote on Apr 5, 2014:

" Dean... I enjoyed our couple of years together playing hockey, and those too few times we got to work together. God speed big fella, all my prayers and support to you and your family. "

Alden & Faye Beth Keiski wrote on Apr 4, 2014:

"We were sad to hear of Dean passing. We lived in Eden Prairie from 1965-1981 where I was the pastor of the Gudmundsons and many other young families of our church. We shared so many life experiences with the Gudmundsons and we were so glad Dean along with his siblings grew up with our children and were good friends. Our thoughts and prayers go with you all in this very sad time but also hopeful time for some day we will all meet again. The Lord bless and keep you all, now and forever! With love and joy, Pastor Alden & Faye Beth Keiski "

Crystal Lein wrote on Apr 4, 2014:

"You will be in my heart, soul and thoughts forever. Over the past few years you shared your life with me thru our many emails. I treasure the time we were together while visiting Jennifer in the hospital. I admired how you not only took care of your children and wife but were always there for your Mom, step dad, and sisters. You planned such fun times like renting cottages on a beach so you could all be together for Christmas. You struggled with pain and suffered so much and now you are pain free and in heaven with those loved ones who have gone before you. You'll be missed by so many. Love, Aunt Crystal "

Pam Weiss wrote on Apr 4, 2014:

"I worked with Dean many times over the past 19 years that I've been in the film biz and I have to say that everyone loves/loved Dean and people in the film biz rarely love everyone. We will miss him big time!"

Deirdre Gudmundson wrote on Apr 4, 2014:

"I would like to thank everyone for your outpouring of love and support. We appreciate your kind words and prayers, please continue to share your happy memories and pictures. Dean was a wonderful husband and daddy to our children Dylan and Kyra, who he loved so much. I would like to share his final moments after his long struggle in the hospital. Yesterday, the children called me while I was at his bed side. I put the phone on speaker to his ear, they spoke to him and expressed how much they loved him and missed him. At this stage, Dean was pretty sedated and pain free. We knew that he heard every word, as he shed his final tear and was gone listening to his children. They know that they will never be alone as Daddy will always look over them as their Guardian Angel. Love, Deirdre Gudmundson"

Lillian Lopez wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Dear Dean, I will always remember when we went to your house for dinner that you cooked a great meal, we had a wonderful time with you and Dierdre and the kids, that was the first time I was introduced to the most delicious wine. We had the best time. Thank you for being such a great friend to both of my Henry's, you will be missed. May you have eternal light forever! Love, Lillian"

chesiree cruse wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Unko Dean, I love and miss you so much. You will never be forgotten and always close to my heart. I looked up to you like no other man I have ever met...you were the closest thing I ever had to a father. I've held onto all the words and wisdom you have shared with me. You were taken away way too soon and my heart aches that you are not here physically with us any longer. I will forever pray to you and know you will be listening, and waiting for all of us who love you, to join you in heaven. I love you unko, pookie Chez :) "

chesiree cruse wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Unko Dean, I love and miss you so much. You will never be forgotten and always close to my heart. I looked up to you like no other man I have ever met...you were the closest thing I ever had to a father. I've held onto all the words and wisdom you have shared with me. You were taken away way too soon and my heart aches that you are not here physically with us any longer. I will forever pray to you and know you will be listening, and waiting for all of us who love you, to join you in heaven. I love you unko, pookie Chez :) "

Phil aand LaVverne Millevolte wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Dean, you and your family will always be in our heart. Our condolances to your sisters, Holly, Jennefer and Nicole. They are in our thoughts and prayers, and dwe wish them comfort in this time of grief.. We are so proud of the way you protected them after your dad, and my good friend Don, passed away. Sterling Field and your Eden Prairie friends will miss you, and all of your Dad's friends from Honeywell will mourn your passing. LaVerne and I never had the pleasure of knowing your wife and children, but our thoughts and prayers go out to them. God Bless."

Laura Byrne Harrison wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Deepest sympathy to Dee, Kyra and Dylan from Laura and Pat Harrison. Ye are in our thoughts as this sad time."

Tracy Halvey wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Our Sincerest Sympathy to Deirdre, Kyra & Dylan at this very sad and difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tracy & Angela Halvey "

holly rae cruse wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"My dear brother Dean, this has been so surreal. The pain in my heart of loosing half of our family in three months time is unbearable. But, I know you are in God's care now, no longer suffering the disease that took you, mom and Don from us. I know you are with mom and dad now, probably sharing all your wonderful journeys you've been on through your work. All the technical stuff, all the adventure, as your office was the world. We are so very proud of you and you are so missed. The visits when you stayed with me, were the best times. My daughters so loved you, Dean. Please take good care of mom and daddy. I love you "my lil'bro." "

Amanda Ross Gorey and the Ross family in limerick wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Our deepest condolenses to Deirdre and family..you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time x"

Nicole wrote on Apr 3, 2014:

"Dean, you were the most amazing brother & friend. I will never be able to express how much I am going to miss you. You fought so long & so hard, and were so brave. Like our Mother whom passed before you. The suffering has now come to an end, and you can be free of that cage, that disease....I do not know how we will get through this, but we will. Your Sisters will make you proud & hold each other up through this very difficult time. I love you Dean, so very much & will remember the good times and the laughter and the jokes...so many of those. I will remember the long walk you took me on after Daddy died, when I was seven. You comforted me and made me feel safe and loved. You told me you would take care of me, and that you always did. I always looked up to you and always will. You were our second Dad, and took all of your sisters under your wing. I am so very proud of you, of the man you were, and continue to be, just in a different place. I pray you are at peace now with Mom & Dad. I miss you Big Brother, you will never ever be forgotten!!!! "

Roy Ratner wrote on Apr 2, 2014:

"Dean you were a great friend and boy did we know how to laugh together.You were one of the few that I could laugh with about many Subjects that few could handle You made me laugh and I know I made you laugh and what is life without laughter my friend I will Always remember you I know how proud you were of your children and I know they will grow up And make us all proud God bless your family Roy Ratner A brother from another mother"