Dean Ray Longmore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dean Ray Longmore, 77, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2018 at his home in Mapleton, Utah, surrounded by his family. Dean was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lester George Longmore and Estella Mae Anderson Longmore, June 20, 1941. He was the 5th child in a family of 8 and was a twin to Diane Longmore Parkinson. Dean spent his childhood years in Blackfoot, Idaho. He graduated from Blackfoot High School and attended Idaho State College in Pocatello, Idaho before serving a mission in the Northern California Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dean had a sharp intellect. After his mission, he attended BYU where received his BS in Industrial Engineering. He earned his master’s degree (MBA) at the University of Utah where he graduated first in his class and spoke at commencement. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma. He later earned his PhD from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. A teacher at heart, Dean accepted an invitation to teach at BYU after he received his MBA. He taught at BYU for four years and then accepted a position at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. While at ISU he served as Chairman of the Finance Dept. and received awards for Outstanding Teacher and Outstanding Researcher. Dean enjoyed traveling and presented and reviewed research papers at conferences in the USA and abroad. In 2001, he returned to BYU where in taught in the Marriott School of Management until he retired in 2008. Dean married Connie Sue Wake in the Idaho Falls Temple, Dec. 19, 1969. They had seven children. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dean served a second mission with his wife, Connie, to the New Hampshire Manchester Mission. He held numerous callings during his life including Elder’s Quorum President, High Priests Group Leader, various teaching callings, High Council, Bishoprics, Bishop, and temple worker in the Provo Temple and the Idaho Falls Temple. Dean took great joy in his family. He knew the birthdates of all 32 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Family reunions, family dinners, baby blessings, baptisms, graduations, sports events, and anywhere his children or grandchildren were celebrating or participating is where he was happy to be. He loved sports and was an avid BYU fan. Attending BYU Basketball and football games with family is a longstanding tradition. Dean Ray Longmore was a man of integrity and faith. His children and grandchildren look to him as a man to emulate. He is held in high esteem by those he served with and worked with throughout his life. He had a remarkable memory, and enjoyed sharing stories and anecdotes with his family and others. His grandchildren loved his humor. Dean will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Dean is survived by his wife, Connie; daughters Cindy England (Jeff) of Smoot, WY, Deana Kirkendall (Kevin) of Henderson, NV, Deanna Judy (Claine) of Pocatello, ID, Cheri Carver of Spanish Fork, UT, Christine Berry (Levi) of Mapleton, UT, and Cara Norris (Dustin) of Allen, TX; and son Danny Longmore (Keri) of Spanish Fork, UT; 32 grandchildren with one on the way, and 2 great-grandchildren; brothers Gary Longmore (LaRae) of Pocatello, ID and Ron Longmore (Jean) of Payson, UT; and sister Carolyn Scott (Don) of Blackfoot, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Estella Anderson Longmore, and his sisters Vonda Fisher, Diane Parkinson, Mardene Gough, and Melba Nilsson. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 am at the Mapleton 7th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1050 North 300 West, Mapleton, Utah, where Viewings will be held Friday, October 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Mapleton Cemetery, 620 West Maple Street, Mapleton, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Dean Ray Longmore

June 20, 1941 - October 14, 2018

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