Dean Edmonds Obituary

Dean was so encouraging to me when I was a brand new folk dancer. He would take my hand and always give me confidence. I also enjoyed hearing him tell about his early days driving up in the mountains. I will miss him so, so much. My heart aches for his family, for the loss of such a presence.

It was a real pleasure to have known Dean. He was always such a happy person who truly enjoyed folk dancing. I will remember Dean as always having a smile on his face and having a good sense of humor, always enjoying a good laugh. I feel fortunate to have been able to dance with him many times at Washington Park as well as at Maple Grove Grange. He was always there! My sympathy to all the family in the loss of someone so special. He was loved and will be missed by all of us.
Idella Lewis, Wheat Ridge

So sorry to hear about Dean's passing. He's dancing somewhere. Opa!

Lorraine Cope

My heart goes out to Dean's family. His devotion and commitment to dancing must have been matched only by that dedication to those he loved. We danced together for more than 40 years, and his presence is missed bythe folk dancers in Boulder.

I will miss Dean at folk dancing, and I would second all that the other folk dancers have said about his smiling face, his enthusiasm, and his dedication. I want to express my condolences to his family. Peggy Livingston, Boulder, Colorado.

I knew Dean through the Boulder International Folk Dancers. He was always such a friendly, good-hearted, and positive fellow. He will be missed by all of us in the folk dance community. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Dean. He was a delight and we in the folk dance community will miss him greatly. His energy and enthusiasm were an inspiration. Our deepest condolences on your loss. Toni and Chris Lesniak

My deepest sympathy on Dean's passing. He has been such a presence at our folk dances for so long...his smiling face, enthusiasm, and fortitude will be missed!
Sincerely,
Sheila Sharpe

As a fellow folk-dancer, I knew Dean through that activity for many years. He would drive long distances, from Palmer Lake up to Boulder and Denver, twice and sometimes three times a week, to join the recreational folkdance groups here. He was always good-humored - and humorous! - and, what I particularly loved about him was that he was an absolutely fearless dancer. He would try any dance, new or old, especially those requiring partners. If his partner was uncertain he'd provide plenty of guidance. Until just a few years before his death, he was always game to do the more strenuous couple dances, like the Swedish hambo.
Over the years we all enjoyed hearing the stories of Dean's life adventures - working on the road in Rocky Mountain National Park, herding the occasional tourist on a dude ranch, savoring life in Germany.
Folkdancers in Denver and Boulder will miss him very much.