Dean Andrew Monkman

MONKMAN, Dean

Dean Andrew Monkman, after a tenacious fight against cancer, ascended to his army of angels in heaven on the morning of February 25th, 2015.  Dean was surrounded and held onto by loved ones at the time of his passing and has been made whole again by God. Dean was born on March 13th, 1964 in Oxbow to parents, Noble and Shirley Monkman. He pursued his dream of playing hockey at an advanced level at Camrose Lutheran College where had he opportunity to travel abroad to Germany and Switzerland to play. He married his best friend and soul mate, Brooke Perry, on February 1st, 1986. They lived together in Estevan, Saskatchewan for many years before relocating to Airdrie, Alberta in 2002, then making a move together internationally to Edmond, Oklahoma in 2006, and finally they settled back down in Airdrie, Alberta in 2010. Dean was a loving husband, and devoted father and generous friend to so many people. As a business development manager for Strad Energy, he was a mentor, colleague and friend to so many in the Oil and Gas Industry. He had a love for the Detroit Redwings, New England Patriots and Oklahoma Sooners that he shared with friends and family. His passion for sports was obvious to those around him and often he was found at the hockey rink or on the golf course. Dean is survived and honored by his cherished wife, Brooke Monkman and their two beautiful children along with their significant others: Ashley Monkman and Kevynn Hansen of Calgary, Alberta; and Taylor Monkman and Rebecca Salmon of Airdrie, Alberta. His two beloved dogs, Kodiak and Miracle; and his brother Brian and his wife Corrie Monkman of Airdrie, Alberta, also survive him. As a final testament of his generosity, Dean donated his corneas to the Lions Eye Bank in Calgary, Alberta, for the sole purpose of giving sight to someone else. Condolences and flowers are appreciated and may be sent to his family at 764 Coopers Square SW, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B-0G6. To honour Dean’s wishes, a Celebration of his Life will take place in the spring/summer of 2015.