Portrait of Nathan Dean
In loving memory

Nathan Dean

May 18, 2001 – December 6, 2021
Lived 20 years
Union Cemetery · Leesburg, Virginia
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Nathan Paul Dean

May 18, 2001 - Dec 6, 2021

LEESBURG, VIRGINIA - Nathan Paul Dean, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia.

Born on May 18, 2001, in Falls Church, Virginia, Nathan was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He was a graduate of Loudoun County High School, where he proudly belonged to the class of 2019 as a Raider. Nathan was a Junior at Christopher Newport University, pursuing a degree in Communications, and he found great joy as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Nathan's love for sports was a significant part of his life. Whether it was football, basketball, dodgeball, or lacrosse, he enthusiastically participated and even refereed for Ida Lee Flag Football, CLBL Basketball, and CNU Intramural Sports. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports statistics, with Duke Basketball and the Denver Broncos being among his favorite teams.

Known for his infectious smile, sweet laugh, and kind heart, Nathan had a profound impact on everyone he met. His presence brightened the lives of those around him.

Nathan is survived by his loving family: his mother, Karin; his father, Brian; his sister, Zoë; and his brother, Jordan, all of Leesburg, Virginia. He will be forever remembered by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Rosanna Sellers of Daleville, Virginia, and paternal grandmother, Jean Dean of Marion, Virginia. Nathan was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Young Miller, and paternal grandfather, Paul Dean. He also leaves behind many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A candlelight vigil in memory of Nathan will take place at the Ida Lee Park Gazebo on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 5 to 7 pm. Parking will be available in the front field, and in case of rain, the outdoor pool and soccer field parking lots will be open.

A public visitation has been arranged for Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 5 to 8 pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel.

Friends are invited to gather at 1:30 pm at Cornerstone Chapel on Monday. Attendees are welcome to bring a token to be displayed on a memory table in remembrance of Nathan. A video tribute will be shown during a time of reflection before the service commences at 2 pm.

Funeral services to celebrate Nathan's life will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Cornerstone Chapel, located at 650 Battlefield Parkway SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. The service will begin at 2 pm.

Interment will be a private ceremony held at a later date, reserved for close family members.

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2001
Born May 18
2004
Nathan was 3 when Facebook was launched
2008
Nathan was 7 when Apple opened the App Store
2010
Nathan was 9 when Instagram was launched
2016
Nathan was 15 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2020
Nathan was 19 when SpaceX launched astronauts into orbit for the first time
2021
Passed away December 6, age 20
2023
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
2024
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
2025
4th Annual Golf Tournament
2026
5th Annual Golf Tournament
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Nathan’s Foundation❤️

The Nathan Dean Foundation is official❤️Let’s do great things son.

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Little Brother Graduates

May 10, 2025 Jordan graduated from college, he kept Nathan close, in his heart, and his cap. You are so missed and loved Nathan.

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4th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament

Thank you CNU Pi Kappa Alpha for always remembering Nathan❤️This years tournament became a fundraiser too. Grateful to all.

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Caroline shares her wedding day😊

Nathan’s sweet friend Caroline got married on 10/27/23. She added charms with his initials to her wedding bouquet. So kind.

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College Graduates-Nathan

May 13, 2023, was the day our sweet Nathan would have graduated from Christopher Newport University. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit was alive as his sweet friends from CNU and other schools shared their day(s) in his honor, along with cherished college moments. 🎓💙 I am immensely grateful for these amazing friends who made sure Nathan’s memory was celebrated. #smilenathandean

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Tattoos🤍🕊️

🌹💙 In loving memory of my dear son Nathan, who left an everlasting mark on our lives. I want to share the beautiful tattoos that some of his incredible friends have gotten to honor his memory and keep his spirit alive. These tattoos symbolize the deep bonds and cherished moments with Nathan. The love, friendship, and laughter that will forever be etched in our hearts. 🙏🕊️ Thank you to all the amazing friends who have chosen to carry a piece of Nathan with them. Your gestures of love and remembrance touch our souls. 🌟 #smilenathandean

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My Momma’s Boy

💔 Each day, my heart aches for you, my sweet Nathan. These photos hold memories of our precious moments together, etched forever in my soul. 💙 Your laughter and love brought immeasurable joy into my life, and now I navigate a world that feels incomplete without you. Your radiant smile illuminated even the darkest days, and your spirit continues to guide and inspire me. 🌟 Though you are no longer physically here, your memory is a beacon of comfort and strength. I hold onto the love we share, finding solace in the precious bond we will forever hold. You are deeply missed, my dear Nathan. 🕊️🙏

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