Calvin Dean Grave of Tracy passed peacefully on Tuesday, at age 75. Dean loved life and will be remembered by all who knew him for his entertaining stories and being the life of the party.
Dean was a projectionist for 35 years and proud member of the United Artists union. He retired in 1995, moved to Tracy in 1998 and was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Dean was a deep thinker, generous and thoughtful. He was happily married to his wife, Kathy, for 42 years. Dean was an avid fisherman and camper who enjoyed traveling, cruises and had great interest in motorcycles and cars.
In addition to his wife, Dean is survived by his brother Terry (Cynthia Strong) Grave, son Jeff (Trish) Grave, son Jon (Theresa) Grave, daughter Susan (Simon) Fisher, daughter Melynda (Doug) Alger and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Norma Grave.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Dean’s name to the Tracy Animal Shelter or American Heart Association.
Service Information
Cemetery
Chapel of the Chimes
32992 Mission Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94554