Carol Joy (Martinez, Beaver) Dean passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 23 at home with her family by her side. Carol was born on July 13, 1944 to William and Alice Bernice (Warren, Beaver) Martinez. Carol was raised in Helena and grew up in the “6th Ward” (proud of it) with her large, loving, extended family.
Carol met Dennis Dean in December of 1975 in Helena. They were married on July 16, 1977 in Cour d’Alene, Idaho. Dennis joined Carol’s family as “Dad” to her children and began the rest of their lives together.
Carol graduated from Montana Barber College in 1979 and began a 30 year career in the barber and salon business. Carol and Dennis, with their family, lived in several western states as Dennis pursued his career in the construction industry, finally settling in the Sacramento, CA region in 1986.
Carol owned and operated several barbershops, beginning in Folsom with Green Valley Hair, and eventually combining her barbershop with a florist at G. Rossi in downtown Sacramento.
Carol was indeed an artist at heart and was an honors art student (pottery to painting) at Sacramento City College for several years.
Carol and Dennis retired in 2015 and returned “home” to Helena. They had shared 30 years of incredible friends, family, wonderful relationships, and memories at their second “home” in Northern California.
Carol’s true calling was to share her Christian faith with others. Carol and Dennis found a fine group of faith-filled Christians at Big Sky Fellowship here in Helena and have been greatly blessed by this congregation.
Carol has joined her parents, her brother Don, and her sister Joyce in the peace and glory of heaven.
Carol is survived by her husband Dennis; her children Darren (Bobbi), Parrish (Vicki), Brent (Teresa), Janice (Tim), and Shellie; her brothers Larry, Ray and John; her sisters Nancy, Shirley, Phyllis, Glenda, Mary, Judy, and Clarice; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th at Big Sky Fellowship, 7610 Roughsawn Dr. in Helena. A luncheon will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Following the luncheon, a graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7100 N. Montana in Helena. Memorials in honor of Carol are suggested to Options Clinic of Helena 1005 Partridge Pl Ste 1, Helena, MT 59602 or to Big Sky Fellowship Building Fund, 7610 Roughsawn Dr, Helena, MT 59602. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Carol.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 4, 2019
Big Sky Family Fellowship
7610 Roughsawn Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Following the service
Saturday May 4, 2019
Fellowship hall of the church
7610 Roughsawn Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the luncheon
Saturday May 4, 2019
Sunset Memorial Gardens
7100 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 4, 2019
Big Sky Family Fellowship
7610 Roughsawn Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Following the service
Saturday May 4, 2019
Fellowship hall of the church
7610 Roughsawn Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the luncheon
Saturday May 4, 2019
Sunset Memorial Gardens
7100 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Shellie Blakely says
Mom,
I was so lucky to get to come home and be here with you for the last couple of years.. I surely wish we could of had many more but im so happy your no longer in pain and your up in heaven with all the loved ones that have gone before us.. Im going to miss you greatly but i do know youll keep a close eye on us as well.. I love you
Bruce Williams says
So sad to hear of Carol’s passing. I had many fond memories in conversation and travels with her. Rest in peace.
Tom Juhl says
Sad to hear bout Carol’s passing my condolences to the Family………
Randy and Jana Bartels says
Rest in Peace Aunt Carol. You will be missed. Thanks for introducing me to clementines.
Valerie Brown says
Dear Dennis and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love the Brown Family in Missoula. Mike & Niece and cousin Valerie
Edie Witham says
My prayers to all of Carol’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Carol will be missed for the wonderful person she was. May your memories sustain you as you adjust to life without her. I’m so sorry.
Stevie Erving says
We will miss Carol. She always had a great smile and warm hug for us. Our hearts go out to you, Dennis, Shellie, and all your family with lots of followup prayers, Love, Stevie and Dan Erving
Patty Donoho says
Shirley, Fee and family. My most sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May fond memories help to replace the heartache.💕
All my love,
Patty Donoho
Dundee Warden says
My deepest sympathy is with Carol’s family. She will be sorely missed by all of us. After graduating from barber school in the early 80’s, Carol took me under her wing allowing me an apprenticeship with her while also giving me a space on the floor in her already crowded living quarters in Colstrip which was a real adventure. In the few months I worked and lived with Carol and her family, she taught me more than just honing my barbering skills. She showed me I could make lemonade out of lemons by honing my faith in a higher power and that our faith will get us through most challenges of this life. Thank You Carol and know you will always be special in my heart.
Sandra Marcinek says
Dennis and Family, I send my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all at this time of your loss of Carol. She was such a kind hearted person and I know much loved. I have met her through her loving sister, Fee and those memories make me smile as the love of those sisters, Fee, Carol and Shirley is just such a blessing.
Monte Martello says
Dennis and Family, my heart is with you during this time of sadness. Soon the sadness will be replaced by boundless happy memories of Carols life. I will always be thankful for Carol introducing me to her homemade pasties
Diane Rushford says
I babysat for Carol in the seventies when she ran the crown room. She was such a hard worker and a nice person.She had the 3 kids and Shellie was just little. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time.
John & Cherie Dahl says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Carol from our school days and know several of her siblings. 🙏🙏🙏
Sandy says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Carols family. I knew her for a short time. She was a beautiful lady. And will be missed by all. Rest in peace.
Diane Kannenberg says
Dennis and family, We are so very sad to here of Carol’s passing. She was a wonderful person and always looking on the bright side. I really enjoyed my time taking art classes with her.
Guy and I will pray for you and your family. I know Carol is up watching over you all. She was devoted to her family. Just an all around great person. She will be sorely missed.
Jack and Linda Abrams says
Dear Dennis and Family,
Extremely shocked and saddened to hear about Carol. We are so very sorry. So many, many great memories of the times spent with her, all the times that Jack did electrical jobs for her and a million haircuts for me, dinner at the 524, all so enjoyable. We have missed all that very much. Lots of love to you and our deepest sympathy. ❤️❤️
Sue Jackson says
Carol’s death has undoubtedly left a hole in your hearts. You’ll miss her forever. A sister is irreplaceable. Sue Jackson
Judy Sayler says
Prayers for Dennis. Carol was a very warm and loving person…followed her from Green Valley Hair until she moved her practice to Downtown(many years). She will be watching from above to see that her family is taken care as she was a very proud mother. Am happy to have known Carol and will have memories to take with me always. Rest IN Peace my FRIEND. Judy Sayler
Antionette Kuhnert says
I wish I could have been there to see the love in one space for a wonderful woman. We always had love for one another. Love for our families. She blessed this world with her amazing smile. And her words of wisdom. She may not have known it… But she inspired me on more than one occasion. Pushed me to always find the light. I love you all. Dennis… I can’t imagine your loss. Wish I could give you a big hug. My uncle Darren… His siblings who I love and grew up with…. The loss is great. 🦋🙏❤️
Lana says
I was so surprised to hear of Carol’s passing – I met Carol in Great Falls a long time ago. she slways cared about other people, she truly was a light in darkness n a good n faithful friend to all who knew her. So sorry to hear she’s gone but I’m sure heaven welcomed her with open arms. Thanks Carol for being there for me. I won’t forget you.