Dorton Dean Ives

Dorton Dean Ives, 87, of Satanta, Kansas, died December 7, 2018, at Pioneer Manor Memory Care Center in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born December 2, 1931, in Satanta to Gertrude and Dorton Cliff Ives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorton and Gertrude, and a baby sister. Dean is survived by his wife, Marilou; three children and their spouses, Randy and Angie Ives (Satanta), Peggy Ives and Roger Heroux (Colorado Springs), and Brad Ives (Denver). In addition, he is survived by three grandchildren and their spouses, Sibyl Barajas and husband Amedt Barajas, Raymond Ardery, Synthia Rios and husband Anthony Rios. Dean also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren, Kate, Rachel, Sadie and Alex Barajas, Krystian, Gillian, and Jaxon Rios, Roman and Eliot Ardery.

Dean graduated from Satanta High School in 1949. He then attended San Angelo Junior College and later Hutchinson Junior College. In Hutchinson, he met his future wife, Marilou Goertz. He served in the Navy, stationed in Norman, Oklahoma, and Norfolk, Virginia. Dean and Marilou were married in Norman, Oklahoma, on May 1 of 1953. Following his service, they returned to manage the family farm south of Satanta, where he raised cattle and grew wheat and milo. Dean was a successful farmer, rancher and incorporated many conservation practices and improvements in his operation.

Dean was also an avid researcher and respected collector of Colt Lightning pistols and antique gaming equipment. He and Marilou met many wonderful people across the country during their years involved in collecting and trading.

Dean had a lifelong love of dogs. The family had several Brittany spaniels and hunting dogs and more recently, he was adopted by a stray pit bull, Buddy. He was so impressed by the character of this dog that he saved two more pit bulls from shelters after Buddy’s death. He loved all animals and would frequently save bunnies and even ducks from the plow and bring them home for the kids to care for.

The family would like to thank Dr. Samer “Sam” Al-Hashmi and the many caring nurses and staff at Pioneer Manor for more than two years of wonderful care.

Graveside service will be at Dudley Township Cemetery in Satanta with Reverend Gary L. Davison officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Pit Bull Rescue Central or a Humane Society of your choosing in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.