6801 SW SUNSET HWY
Portland, Oregon
Dean Edward Auenson was born October 20, 1953, to Eugene and Dolly (Agnes) Auenson in Fargo North Dakota – really Fargo! He is preceded in death by parents and his brother Stephen Auenson.
As a son of a General Foods employee, he lived in Madison, Wisconsin; Fullerton, California; Stamford, Connecticut; and Portland, Oregon. Dean stayed long enough in Oregon to finish his degree in Business and a minor in computer science at Oregon State University where he met his future wife, Joyce and Jesus. In the Auenson tradition of a salesman, he and Joyce lived in Oregon, Washington, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and returned to Oregon in 2001.
Dean participated in soccer and wrestling (perfect record: 0 wins!) at Sunset High School in Beaverton, Oregon, and his most favorite sport of all was golf. This love of golf continued throughout his life time where he met and maintained many lifelong relationships. He enjoyed fishing and went on many trips with his dad and brother. Joyce and Dean enjoyed going to the beach, having Sunday brunch out every Sunday, and visiting galleries and museums. The wineries of Oregon were frequent stops to enjoy the wonderful views and the vino. Going on vacations to different countries and cruising were favorite past times for the Auenson’s. Many a person tasted and enjoyed his famous BBQ’s of chicken and ribs with the Dean’s Famous Beans rounding out the menu of many parties. Cooking was a passionate past time and was appreciated by all who came to his table.
At Oregon State University Dean was a member of Delta Upsilon. He worked his way through college writing computer programs for the Oregon State University Athletic Department and as a hasher at a local sorority. As a member of Merriweather Golf Course, he recently retired from serving fourteen years on the board. Dean also was a member of the OGA, and a member of the Portland Business Journal and ExecUnet. In serving the Lord, Dean sat on the governing board of two adult fellowships at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton in California and attended Village Baptist Church in Beaverton for the last 14 years.
Dean leaves his wife of 42 years, Joyce Doreen Auenson, sister-in-law Joy Auenson, nephew Jon Auenson, nieces Kristi Carver and Lori Goranson, Uncle Charles and Aunt Eva Auenson and three cousins and other members of his extended family.
Celebration of Life service to be held at Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, on June 30th, 2017 at 3 P.M.
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June 2, 2017
Coworker
Tim Anders
I am so sorry to hear about Dean. I worked with Dean at MIS Consulting. He always had a big smile and a great attitude. I remember last year we went to lunch together and it was great getting back in touch. He will be greatly missed.
May 31, 2017
Friend
Walt & Diane Steeves
Dean has always been one of those special people in life. No matter how long it had been between our visits, it always seemed like it was yesterday. That smile of his, and what generated that smile from within him, will forever be remembered. He and his beautiful bride, Joyce, made you want to put them on your calendar for a quick pick-me-up and wonderful fellowship. He is forerver in our hearts.
May 30, 2017
Penny
Dean was a "Bridge Builder", no doubt he will most likely do the same in whatever's after life. His meeting with me came with a simple question, prefaced by life is too short. "If you believe in what you want to do for others, why not just go for it? I have to wonder how many other lives he affected with one simple question? It's a reason, a season or a lifetime...all are good! One's true success is measured when they can no longer do one more good deed. Dean made a difference, one good deed at a time!
May 30, 2017
Mark Ross
Sorry to hear the news. He was the one guy I always looked forward to seeing and talking with when I went to the ExecuNet meetings - for his valuable insights, etc.
Mark Ross
May 30, 2017
Doug Goodrum
Dean always had a smile and kind word for anyone who came in touch with. What a special soul making his way through life, will be missed!
May 29, 2017
Midge Graybeal
Your smile, constant positive attitude, while always encouraging others along in their journey will be missed. You are an inspiration to all. Enjoy watching us all from above!
May 27, 2017
Jean Walker
The world is a little darker without your wonderful smile and your loving kindness but you live on in all the people who benefited from knowing you. We will miss you terribly but we are very grateful you shared your wisdom and support with us and we are better because of you.
Jean, George and Erick Walker
May 26, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
May 25, 2017
Acquaintance
Patti Singleton
You will be missed. RIP
May 25, 2017
Friend
May 25, 2017
Mark James
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