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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 8:33 am    
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My dad passed away last night.He was a supporter of the Steele Forum, and logged in each day. He also attended all the conventions. Perhaps you knew him, Harold Dean Batye, AKA Missouri. Could you please post an obituary in your forum, I am sure that there will be few people who may miss him.
Thank you,
Delin Finley

I never met him in person, but Dean was an active member with a positive attitude. You can read his writings by following this link:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/search.php?search_author=Dean+Batye

Rest in peace, Missouri Dean.
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Donna Dodd


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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 9:01 am    
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Dean was a dear man - a jewel!! Tommy and I send our love and prayers to Dean's family. We will miss him.

His smile says it all . . .


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Bobby Bowman

 

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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 10:00 am     Rip
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A good man. A good friend. Always had that smile and something nice to say. May God bless his family and friends and rest his soul.
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Jim Cohen


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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 10:05 am    
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Oh, no. I'm saddened to hear this. I didn't know him well but we always greeted one another at steel shows and he always wore that beaming smile that just lit up the room. Rest in Peace, dear Dean.
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Stu Schulman


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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 1:18 pm    
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Oh That's sad,I had met him at the shows...the nicest guy. Sad Sad Sad
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Pegram, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 1:21 pm    
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I was looking forward to seeing Dean in Phoenix...I had no idea he was ill...this is very sad news and another lesson learned about staying in touch.
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 1:55 pm    
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Now that I see his picture, I remember meeting Dean at steel shows and chatting with him. A very nice man with a great attitude. Thanks for posting the picture, Donna, to refresh my memory.

My sincere condolences to Dean's family.
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Fred Justice


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Mesa, Arizona
Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 7:07 pm    
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I always looked forward to seeing Dean and his upbeat personality.
I'll miss him at the Phoenix Show.
My condolences to the family.
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Fred Jack

 

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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2009 9:06 pm     Dean
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RIP Dean! A good friend for many years.Condolances to the family.
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David Wright


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Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2009 6:59 am    
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sad news today, I've know Dean for years, great supported of Steel Guitar...Ca Guy..My condolences go to his family, he will be missed....
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Joe Naylor


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Avondale, Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2009 7:41 am    
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sad news indeed, He always had that smile - Donna great photo - he was a great supporter of Steel Guitar, I still rember meeting him for the first time, The told me he was from California and that he liked to consume Steel Guitar Music - and I found out just an all around great supporter

My condolences go to his family, he will be missed -- I always looked forwarded to seeing him and he will sure be missed in Phonix this year
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Herb Steiner

 

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Post  Posted 9 Jan 2009 8:32 am    
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Another raising of the glass for dear Dean! What a great guy, one of the most positive, friendly men to attend the steel shows. I will miss him, as will all of us who are steel show regulars. RIP, buddy.
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Mike Perlowin


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Los Angeles CA
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2009 8:49 am    
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Dean and I met in Phoenix 2 years ago. We had dinner together at that time and again last year. He had planned to visit me here in L.A., and it almost happened, but then something came up at the last minute and he had to postpone the trip.

We didn't know each other well, but I could see he was a good man.
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Billy Easton

 

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Nashville, TN USA
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2009 10:41 am    
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What sad news!! Dean was always such a great supporter of not only the SWSGA, but many of the steel shows around the country. You always knew when he was around, because he could smile like no other, and was always so positive and all around good guy. We will miss Dean not only at this year's upcoming show, but for all the rest to come. May God rest your soul, Dean, and may God comfort your family.

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Rick Ulrich


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Gilbert, Arizona
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 1:44 pm    
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Oh No!! That is so sad. I was expecting to see Dean at the Phoenix show next week. I didn't really know Dean, but we always visited and he acted like we were old buddies. He like to pull your leg now and then, but that made him a fun guy to talk to. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family.
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Ray Harrison


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Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 1:59 pm     Dean
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Delin, I knew your Dad for quite a while and always looked forward to visiting with him, either in person, or email. He was a true gentleman and loved our music.
He is being missed by a lot of folks.
I had received an email from Kathy, the morning after his passing and was knocked down by the news. Our sincere condolences are sent to you and your family.
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Red Kilby

 

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Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 28 Jan 2009 12:23 pm    
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GONNA MISS YA DEAN, RIP My Friend. Love Ya, Red Kilby
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Marc Friedland


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Fort Collins, CO
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 8:50 pm    
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So sorry to hear of Dean's passing.
Here's a picture with him in it from about 6 months ago at the Steel Jam in Alameda, CA.
He didn't play that day, but I know he had a good time listening and hanging out with some of his steelin' buddies.
Dean is sitting at the bar, on the far left, wearing a light colored shirt.

Marc


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