Place of birth: Dalhart, TX
Dean Sloan, of Torrance, CA died peacefully on January 17, 2017 at home. He was 83 years old. A Korean War veteran, Dean is survived by his wife, Karen Kristeen Thomson Sloan, his descendants including his sons and daughter, Steven Sloan (Cathy), Julie Sloan Nilsen (Dan), Gary Sloan (Stephanie), and grandchildren Aaron Sloan, Andrew Sloan, Kevin Sloan, Kristina Nilsen, Alicia Nilsen, and Bliss Nilsen, in addition to his brother, Ira "Jack" Sloan of Arroyo Grande and very much loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira B. Sloan and Ola M. Sloan, both of Torrance.
Most of Dean's career was in office products, stationery and printing, having been a partner in Sloan's Stationers for many years with his brother, Jack, following their father, Ira. After the success of two locations in Inglewood and Torrance, Dean recognized the change in the industry and went to work for the distributors who sold to his store for many years, and eventually landed at Corporate Express where he enjoyed his position in Marketing before retiring. Throughout his life he served in many civic and service organizations, including Kiwanis and the 20/30 Club, and was a Board Member of the New Horizons Homeowners Association. During his career he held key roles in the Chambers of Commerce in Torrance and Cerritos, where he lived for many years.
Dean spent as much time in his second career as father and coach as he did at work. He coached both of his sons' little league teams while holding the position of President of Artesia Valley Little League for several years and was a founding member of the building of the minor league fields.
Because of his "love of the game," Dean was asked to be a member of the United States Olympic Organizing Committee during the planning of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and was instrumental in introducing baseball to the Olympics as the United States' demonstration sport.
Dean's hobbies included a love of politics, managing campaigns and speech writing.
When Dean and Karen finally had an empty nest, he adopted the game of golf for sport and enjoyment. His standing tee time at Azusa Greens included much deserved recreation and friendly banter with his friends and colleagues. In later life he enjoyed the view from his home of the #3 hole on New Horizon's golf course and would often comment on what the golfer needed to improve his swing.
He shared his infectious smile with everyone and was the kindest, most lovely gentleman ever to live.
The family will receive guests for a viewing on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 AM, following by a service at 11:00 AM at Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary at 1223 Cravens Avenue in Torrance.
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