Sheila Ann Koon February 12, 1939 - July 18,
2016 Vista Sheila Ann Koon passed away July 18, 2016
peacefully with her loving husband, Dean Koon, and her
middle son, Chris, by her side. She was born in North Dakota
February 12, 1939 and met the love of her life Dean. They
married in 1957 and in 1959 headed west so that Dean could
take a job teaching school in Vista, California. They've
made Vista their home ever since and have celebrated 58
happy years of marriage together. Sheila was a dental
assistant, and a nurse in the Vista area for over 30 years.
She was known for her loving kindness and great sense of
humor and wit. Her grandchildren say she had the best laugh
in town! She was always ready to drop anything to help a
friend. Her husband, Dean, remained a teacher in several
schools in Vista for 33 years. Together they were members of
the First Lutheran Church for 50 years where she was a
soloist. Sheila is survived by her husband, her three sons,
Dean Jr., Chris, and Bill, and seven grandchildren. |
Loren Dean Koon January 30, 1935 - April 20,
2019 Vista Loren Dean Koon was born in North Dakota, January
30th 1935, along with his twin brother, Gene. What a
surprise it was to his mother, Leona, when after her sixth
child was born there was another one right behind him:
"Darling Dean" as his future wife would come to call
him!Dean was a sports star in North Dakota and received a
scholarship to UND. He got his BA in Education in 1957, and
his masters in education in 1959. He spent 11 years in the
National Guard. He and his beloved wife, Sheila, moved to
Vista, California, in 1959 and would spend the rest of their
lives there. Dean taught school for 33 years and retired in
1990. He treasured Sheila, and they enjoyed 59 years of
loving marriage until her passing in 2016. He was an
exemplary father to his three sons. He and Sheila devoted
their lives to taking care of their disabled son, "Deanie".
Dean loved to travel, hunt, fish, golf, garden, was a
collector of antique cars and has made over 100 custom
birdhouses. He passed away peacefully on his son William's
birthday, and the night before Easter, April 20th, 2019. For
his family, Easter has taken on a new depth and meaning as
they celebrate Jesus' new life and Papa Dean's ascension
into heaven. He is survived by his sons Christoff and
William, their wives, and 8 grandchildren.There will be a
memorial service at First Lutheran Church in Vista, Monday,
May 20th, at 1pm. |