March 3, 1956 - January 31, 2023

Dean F. Moren, 66, of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away on January 31, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Born on March 3, 1956, in southern California to Eric Nels and Frances (Jakowski) Moren, Dean was the youngest of four sons. Spending most of his life in Downey, he attended Saint Raymond School, graduated from Warren High School, earned a Political Science Degree from UCLA, and a Juris Doctorate at Western State College of Law.

A claims adjuster at Twentieth Century then a liability investigator at Southern California Edison for a number of years he later earned his teaching credential from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and taught Social Sciences at Columbus and Downey High Schools as a well-liked and highly respected teacher and colleague.

Reading multiple newspapers daily, Dean possessed a wealth of information that he used as a gifted storyteller. Family was a priority and Dean was a mainstay at family events. He possessed a joy for life, an easy smile, and an infectious laugh.

A devout Catholic, Dean married his beloved wife, Nancy, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and was an active member in the Knights of Columbus where he served a term as a Grand Knight. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge.

Preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Dennis, Dean is survived by his wife of 15 years, Nancy, his step-children Tom (Bethany), Matthew, Christina (Cole), and step-grandsons Daniel, James, Logan, and Wade. He leaves behind his older brothers Dale (Martha) and Daniel (Brigitte), nieces and nephews Julie (Matt), Eric (Lisa), Allison (Louie), Andrew (Nicole), and great nieces and nephews Parker, Bradley, Henry, Amelia, and Claire, along with many cousins, and close friends.

Dean will be remembered at Saint John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda with a Rosary at 9:30 AM, Requiem Mass at 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023.