Ruth E. Dean, 68, of Tampa passed away June 17, 2006 at Town & Country Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Dean and son, Del; Ruth and her late husband Bill loved bowling, taking cruises and spending time with their family. She is survived by her children, Kenny Dean, Marcelle Julian, BetteJo Crawford, Gary Dean and Debbie Stephens; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Saturday.