Dean Eugene Cartwright, 74, passed away at his home in Nyssa, Oregon in May 2025. Born September 16, 1950 in Ontario, Oregon to Arthur Henry Cartwright and Mildred May Cartwright (Parker). He is survived by his five children (Matthew Cartwright, Kori Bart, Kelly Richards, Amos Cartwright, and Katie Raygoza), 15 grandchildren, and 8 soon to be 9 great grandchildren. He joins his parents and three siblings in heaven with open arms for his great hugs.

Dean spent the majority of his time helping others. He was a devoted member of The Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Garden City, Idaho. He was a founding member of the Celebrate Recovery group at The Vineyard where he was a leader and sponsored for the better part of 22 years. He volunteered and taught several Christian men’s church groups, impacting the lives of hundreds with his faithfulness and love for God.