Dean Sharp

Dean Smith Sharp (78) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:30pm. Dean was born on May 16, 1946 in Rexburg, Idaho to Leonard Milgate Sharp and Ada Caroline Smith Sharp.

Dean attended Washington school, Adams school and graduated in 1964 from Madison High school. After he Graduated, Dean joined the army in 1964 and served for 6 years. During his military service, Dean had the opportunity to serve in the Florida mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Once Dean returned home from his mission he continued his service in the Army.

After Dean received his honorable discharge he met and married the love of his life Dorothy Diane Layton. Dean and Diane were married and sealed at the Idaho Falls Temple in September of 1972. Dean was a Husband, Father of 3, Grandfather of 10, and Great-grandfather of 3. Dean and Diane welcomed their first son David Dean in 1974, Douglas Leonard in 1976, and their only daughter Debra Lynne in 1981.

Dean held various callings as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, his favorite being a Scout Master. Dean was in the Order of the Arrow Dean loved being with his family. Dean loved to go snow-machining and once owned a motorcycle. Dean enjoyed going camping, fishing, and leather working. He loved watching all of his children and grandchildren doing the things they loved. Dean has always been his kids and his grandchildren’s biggest fan.

Dean grew up working on his father’s farm which later in life he bought with his brother Wayne. As a teenager he worked his first job as a spinner for the sugar beat company. Throughout his life Dean had many jobs. He drove semi off and on for many years. He worked for Madison County Road and Bridge as a blade operator. Dean drove school bus for Madison school district and salt lake express during the summer.

Dean is survived by his wife Diane, sons David (Kathy) Sharp, Doug (Jenny) Sharp, and daughter Debra (Dallen) Thompson. 10 Grandchildren: Colton Sharp (Tessa Ayles), Jordan Sharp, Kiara (Trey) Peck, Ashley (Aiden) Zwahlen, Alexis Sharp, Aria Thompson, Skye Sharp, J.D (James Dean) Thompson, Kiaya Thompson, Jasmine Thompson. 2 Great- Grandchildren: Paysin Peck, Holdin Peck.

Dean is Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Ada Sharp, brothers Wayne and Guy Sharp, and great-grandson Oliver Peck.