Dean Leon Stowell

Dean Leon Stowell, 74, passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born in St. George, Utah, to Rendo and Velda Stowell, who instilled in him a love of family, hard work, and community. Dean first married Verlynn Abbott, and together they welcomed five children: Stuart, Stephanie(stillborn), Samuel, Jared, and Amber. Though they later divorced, Dean remained a devoted father. In time, he married Vonda Goodman, who had four children of her own: Andrea, Deanna, Brenda, and Shaun. Together, Dean and Vonda lovingly raised all eight children as one family, embracing each as their own. Dean was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . As a young man, he served a mission in the Southern California Mission, where he shared his love of the gospel of Jesus Christ. More recently, he completed a service mission for the Farmington New Mexico Mission, where he cared for all the mission vehicles — a role he embraced with dedication and joy. Dean worked more than 20 years with the Gas Company of New Mexico. He later continued his career with Williams Companies, where he dedicated another 20+ years of service. Beyond his professional life, Dean was an avid hunter and farmer, finding his greatest joy later in life in farming. Those who knew Dean will remember him as the happiest and most selfless man. He never knew a stranger — he had a gift for making anyone feel like an old friend, speaking with warmth and sincerity that left a lasting impression. Dean is survived by his eight children, twenty-five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, who will carry forward his legacy of kindness and love. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vonda, daughter Stepanie, and his parents, Rendo and Velda Stowell. Funeral services will be held at the Bloomfield, New Mexico Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 902 West Blanco Boulevard. A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. A family viewing will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:30–10:00 a.m.  Following a funeral service on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.