Dean E. Jewell

PLAINVIEW -- Dean E Jewell, 58, of Plainview, Nebraska, died as a result of a 15 month long battle of lung cancer on August 28, 2015 at the Plainview Manor. A Memorial Service will be held at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel at 11:00 am, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Immediately afterwards, the family invites all to the luncheon and Celebration of Life, at the Rodeway Inn, in Norfolk Nebraska. Dean Jewell was born August 28, 1957, in Albion, Nebraska to Keith and Anna (Christo) Jewell. Dean and his 5 siblings grew up in Albion area. As a young adult, he left for Salida, Colorado to work at the ski area, Monarch. He lived there for 2 years, and met his then wife, Doris (Valdez) Jewell. They married in Salida, CO and then moved back to Albion, NE to start a family. He was blessed with the birth of 2 daughters, Heather (Jewell) Ellenbecker and McKayla Jewell. Dean gained employment in the town of Lindsey, NE working at the irrigation factory. He stayed in the area for 3 years, before moving on to Virginia. He was blessed once more with a son, Dadeon Jewell. Living in Virginia, he was a construction worker for different companies, and lived in many different towns due to that. Also living in Virginia, he took his love and hobby of playing drums to a whole new level. He was in a band, named Molimo, and played at various different venues for numerous high profile events. It was nothing to see him playing at an opening act for a Muhammad Ali event, with Doris and kids in tow. He has always been so proud of being a Father, and so into his band, the love of music, he took his then wife and kids everywhere. After 7 years, he then moved to Colorado Springs for a better job offer. He lived there for a couple years and then moved to Norfolk where he lived with his family for 3 years. He divorced and then moved to Yankton, SD to start his own contracting finish carpentry business, A-1 Carpentry. He lived there for a number of years, before he followed another dream of his, being a fishing guide in Texas. Dean lived in Texas for many years where he met his significant other, Sherry Schwartz and their cat Mits. Dean worked hard as a self - contractor, for several years, and all the while still making time to jam on his beloved ‘Pearl’ drum set. He then moved back to Norfolk, Nebraska to start a new life with Sherry. He worked as a finish carpenter for Dover/ Whitecliff Development , which Dean was very proud to be a part of. He moved to Plainview just 2 years ago, merely before his cancer battle started. Dean enjoyed music through his whole adult life. He avidly played his drums, whenever and wherever he could. He loved riding his motorcycle, and went to many, many concerts. He has seen several classic rock and rollers, as that is his passion. Dean also felt strongly about fishing. There was hardly a 3 day time span when he wouldn’t be on any lake, near or far. When he was fishing, he felt life couldn’t get any better. Between his 2 hobbies he was passionate about and his family, there were nothing more to want in life. He was always a simple man wanting to have fun and make the best of things. Survivors include his significant other, Sherry Schwartz of Plainview, NE. 3 children: Daughter, Heather Ellenbecker of Canon City, CO. Daughter, Mckayla Jewell of Salida, CO. Son, Dadeon Jewell of Salida, Co. 4 grandchildren: Kyla Thomas, Cage Soules, Ynez Ellenbecker and Ozcar Ellenbecker. 5 siblings: Duane (Gaby) Jewell of Kansas City, MO. Gary (Mary) Jewell of Wheatland, WY. Sharon (Jim) Richards of Salida, CO. Mike (Carol) Jewell of Earlysville, VA. Linda (Doug) Baker of Wheatland, WY. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Anna Jewell, and his brother Larry. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com

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Dean E. Jewell

August 28, 1957 - August 28, 2015