Trevorrow, Dean Trafford

Dean Trafford Trevorrow

Dean Trafford Trevorrow, of Frederick, Maryland (formerly of Mineral Point, WI), passed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Barbara Coleman Trevorrow for over 64 years. Dean was born on Christmas Day 1937. He was the son of the late Trafford  and Marieta Jewell Trevorrow and enjoyed growing up on the family dairy farm.

He graduated from Mineral Point HS in 1955. He served in the US Army Honor Guard at Fort Myer, VA from 1956-58, where he met Barbara. The couple married in 1959, settled in Rockville. Maryland, and had 3 children. The family re-located to Frederick, MD in 1978, where they maintained their primary residence. Dean worked for the US Postal Service, NIH, and for Brigham Construction business before landing a job as a carpenter at Montgomery College in 1966. He held various positions at MC over the years and retired as Head of Renovation and Reconstruction for all campuses in 1994.

Dean was an industrious, creative, humorous, and down to earth man with many talents, who preferred to work behind the scenes. He was a master cabinet and furniture maker, skilled carpenter, and general "jack of all trades" and built or renovated three weekend getaway residences over the past 50 years. He was humble; he enjoyed helping others, especially if it involved fixing or building things or ploughing a snowy driveway.  He was active in his church, serving as a trustee and singing in the choir. 

Dean cherished his family and was a devoted friend and neighbor. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Barbara; Children: Lori Welsh (Terry), Steve Trevorrow, Brian Trevorrow (Caroline); Grand-children: Devon Welsh (Kim), Shawna Welsh, Allie Trevorrow, Brie Murphy (Patrick), Trafford Trevorrow (Chanah), Clayton Trevorrow, Rowan Trevorrow; Great-grandchild, Adelynn Welsh; Siblings: John Trevorrow (Gloria), Linda Prideaux (Curt), Chuck Trevorrow (Rita), Barbara Ott (Doug); Sisters-in-law: Marilyn Trevorrow, Janice Suddueth (Fred), Sandra Sherman (Jay); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his wife's parents, William and Annie Coleman; Siblings: Frank Trevorrow, Sandra Heine; Brother-in-law: Bill Heine; and Niece, Julie Trevorrow.

Funeral services were held in Frederick on Monday, December 11; he was buried at Resthaven Cemetary in Frederick. Expressions of sympathy may be offered (and the webcast of the funeral may be viewed) at https://www.resthaven.us. Memorial donations may be made in Dean's name to Araby United Methodist Church; 4548 Araby Church Road, Frederick, MD  21704; or to the Parkinson's Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org.