Dean Workman Larimore, 83, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009, in his home, with his wife and family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Dean was born March 22, 1925 in Bement, Illinois to Elmer Larimore and Grace Workman Larimore. He served in the US Navy as a signalman, during World War II from December 1943 to September 1946. He shared many wonderful stories of his time in the Navy. Dean married Dorothy Meyer of Granger, Washington on July 19, 1948, in Pendleton, Oregon, and they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary July 2008. Dean served as Granger postmaster from 1953 to 1981. In 1989, he and Dorothy moved to Kennewick to be near their daughter and grandchildren. Dean worked for Option Care, Kennewick, for many years, delivering medical supplies and equipment. Dean is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Kennewick; Daughter, Dana McKinnon and her husband Roger of Richland; Grandchildren: Douglas McKinnon and wife Sarah of Kennewick, Christina Wu and her husband Alex of Seattle, and Matthew McKinnon of Richland; Great-granddaughter, Emily McKinnon of Kennewick; Brothers and sisters: Thurman Larimore, Sulivan, IL, Sandra Bartison and husband Charlie, Vandalia, MO, Paul Larimore, Bement, IL, Linda Wagner and husband Bob, Taylorville, IL, Kay Norman and husband Dan, Whiteheath, IL; and many nieces and nephews who loving called him the "Candy Man". He was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Buoy, Juanita Springman and his brother, Floyd Larimore. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick.