Elizabeth K. “Betty” Dean
Born on May 21, 1938 in Plainfield, New JerseyPassed on January 15, 2025 in Palm Bay, Florida
Elizabeth K. Dean (Betty) 86, of West Melbourne, Florida passed on January 15, 2025 in Palm Bay, Florida. She was born on May 21, 1938 to William and Elizabeth Langdon in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Her family includes her son and daughter-in- law Robert and Lisa Bruno, and daughter Donna Gerding.
Betty has been blessed with six grandchildren Nicole Farnstrom and her husband Eric, Thomas Gerding and his fiance Amy, Tim Gerding, Kalene Krieg and her fiancee Mike, and Ellen Peterson.
Betty has also been blessed with a beautiful great grandson Robert.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Dean, daughter Kathryn, and granddaughter Katrina.
Prior to moving to Melbourne, Betty and John lived in Point Pleasant, New Jersey where they owned and operated Le Chalet Bakery in Sea Girt and West End for many years. Betty also worked for Joann Fabric and Crafts & Stuff in Melbourne, Florida.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. Entombment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.