Dean Bame

Dean Melvin Bame was born in Bellingham, WA., to Clarence and Helen Bame. He lived on the family farm and attended Meridian Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Dean was active in baseball, football, and track. Graduating from high school in 1961, he went on to study Physics and Mathematics at Western Washington University. In 1966, he started his teaching career at his alma mater, Meridian High School! In 1969, Dean accepted an opportunity to teach children of military families who were stationed overseas, under the Department of Defense. His first assignment was to Okinawa, Japan. He came home during the first summer and met Judy Parker, from Seattle, who was attending W.W.U. Dean was transferred to Wurzburg, Germany in 1970. In June 1971, Dean and Judy married and moved to Wurzburg, Germany, where they both loved teaching and living in the German culture for nine years. In 1980-81 they taught in Seoul, Korea. From 1982 to 1989, they taught in Vilseck, Germany, and then moved to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for three years. Their final assignment was back in Okinawa! Dean retired in 1994 and returned to Bellingham. “For fun,” he earned his real estate license and met new friends! He also enjoyed substituting in the high schools, often saw his family, and loved boating and skiing on Lake Whatcom. His other interests and passions were to seriously study God’s Word, serving in church, and supporting evangelistic missionaries. He was a dedicated Christian. He leaves behind his wife, Judy, of 54 years, two sisters, Donna Kuiken (Norm Perri), and Diane (Ron) Wilson, and many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. If you are interested in giving a memorial gift, we encourage you to give to a charity or mission of your choice. If you would like to help support missionaries we know personally, you can write a check to the Redeemer Church Mission Fund in memory of Dean Bame. Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at Redeemer Church, located at 211 Northshore Drive in Bellingham, WA. Dean’s final resting place is located at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA. *If you are unable to attend the funeral service, please click the link below to watch a live video* CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM; CLICK HERE FOR SHUTTLE AND PARKING INFORMATION

Dean Bame

June 11, 1943 - October 8, 2025