Norma “Kay” Dean

Kay lived in Ogden, graduated from Ogden High School, and ventured to Logan where she graduated from Utah State University with a degree in “Family Home Living,” also known as home economics and education. She began her teaching career in Lake Town, Utah and then enjoyed a fulfilling career with Scott Foresman Company, which allowed her to combine her loves of teaching, reading, learning and traveling. Her favorite time at Scott Forsman was the wonderful books of “Dick and Jane” and how they transformed many children’s engagement and love of reading.

She dedicated many years to the Ogden School District, blessing the lives of many students with her high teaching standards, her encouraging words and sense of humor. She started her teaching career at Pingree elementary, Gramercy elementary and retired from Highland Middle school.

Kay found joy in engaging conversations (even correcting you with her opinion and vast knowledge), which she learned partly from being the youngest of eight sisters and two brothers. She learned early on how to make her voice heard! One of the most humorous stories of her youth was a constant reminder of her wearing lipstick at age 12! She was very mischievous; fun loving and had a smile that lit up her sweet face.

She deeply valued her many friends and relatives and was a very generous person with her time and always ready to lend a helping hand. She hosted numerous family showers and events that her family will cherish forever. Along with her excellent “hostess with the mostest” skills, she collected thimbles from all over the world, a treasure trove of mice figurines and various children’s books to be read with the many nieces and nephews stopping by for a visit.

Lovingly known as “The Golden Girls,” Kay and her sisters shared countless adventures, laughs, and life lessons that forged their unbreakable bond. Kay joyfully shared her fun and loving attributes with her nieces, nephews, and many cherished friends. She delighted in calligraphy, skiing on both water and snow, sewing, reading, and savoring a good glass of wine. Her homemade from scratch pies were a much-anticipated treat for family and friends. During a period when Kay baked pies for her nephew’s restaurant, an editor from the famed Sunset Magazine sampled one of her “amazing” coconut cream pies. Impressed by her delicious creation, it was featured in the magazine.

The Girl Scout program held a special place in Kay’s life for many years. She loved the time she spent at Camp Redcliff as well as being a scout leader. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ogden where she sang in the choir, was active with the women’s group, and always sat in the front row!

Kay is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Dean and Francis Biederman and preceded in death by her parents, brothers: William Robert Dean and Edward E. Dean, sisters: Helen Margaret Weaver, Mildred N. Pierce, Ceclia Marian Heninger, Vivien Joyce Boyington and Barbara Vlaanderen. Also, by a loving friend and companion Richard E. Carroll.

The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Becky and Rich Freeman for their daily care, many visits and rides. They would also like to thank The Lodge of North Ogden and Canyon Home Care and hospice and the special caretakers of Aunt Kay – Jamie, Sherry, Shenoah, Jazelle, Brianna, Kelly and her nurse Melissa.

Friends may visit with family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 am, at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Boulevard. A Celebration of Life will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment, Lindquists Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd, Ogden.

Condolences may be shared at www.myers-mortuary.com