Dean Milton Smith passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born June 21, 1957 to Milton and Leona (Stevens) in Williston, ND. He was raised in rural Epping, ND.

He married Meloni Eve Flaten in Ray, ND on December 6, 1986. They have three daughters, Jenna, Noel and Breann; and two granddaughters, Adlee and Emma.

Dean will be remembered as a humble, patient and quiet man - who was always listening! He loved spending time out on the farm working in the fields, hunting with his daughters, Noel and Breann, and spending time with his little granddaughters. He also enjoyed putting puzzles together, eating a good steak and drinking a cold Budweiser, and giving his "granddog" treats.

At the time of his passing, Dean was employed by R & T Water in Ray, ND and he definitely enjoyed working more than most!

He is survived by his wife, Meloni (Williston); three children, Jenna (Jonathan) Sepulveda of Grand Forks, ND, Noel (Brent) Roers of Millerville, MN, and Breann Smith (Spencer Haugen) of Williston; two grandchildren, Adlee Roers (2) of Millerville, MN and Emma Sepulveda (1) of Grand Forks, ND; sister Katherine Zent (Earl Killingsworth) of Epping; brothers, Keith (Williston), Owen (Valley Springs, SD); parents-in-law Dale and Veronica Flaten (Ray, ND); favorite sister-in-law, Kerry Monson (Williston); and aunt Charlotte Flexhaug (Williston) and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother, Wayne.