Lowell "Dean" Tomlin

Lowell Dean Tomlin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 after losing a hard fought 3 month battle with his health to return home to his beloved wife Peggy of 61 years. He was 81. Dean was born July 3, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to Marjorie and John Tomlin.

Dean graduated from East High School where he exceled in all sports and met his wife, Peggy. He went on to work for Armco Steel where he held many different positions before retiring after over 32 years. After retiring from Armco Dean went on to have a 25-year career as a real estate agent. Dean loved playing golf and watching sports of any kind. Over the years he coached many kids and always loved watching his grandkids play sports in person. Dean loved to talk, had an infectious smile and was quick to make friends. Dean deeply loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Dean is survived by his wife, Peggy of 61 years; sons, John Tomlin (Sara) and Michael Tomlin (Becky); niece, Melanie Haas (David); 7 grandchildren, Jared, Ryan (Alexis), Brandon (Gigi), Anne (Peter), Ali (Jerry), Matthew (Jordon) and Gracie; 1 great grandchild, Sagan; and his siblings, John R. Tomlin, Mary Grace Tomlin, Jerry Stone and Dennis Tomlin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and many of his closest friends.

A visitation to honor Dean will be held on Saturday, March 26th, from to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial mass to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)