Dean Carson Liston

Dean Carson Liston, age 83, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away on Thursday evening, May 19, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 20, 1927 in Fairfield, Illinois to Thomas Beaman Liston and Mamie (Owen) Liston. Dean met the love of his life, Mary, while attending the University of Colorado. They were both students of, and graduated from, the University. On December 18, 1952 he married Mary Katherine Lewis in Boulder, Colorado. Dean was a certified public accountant for over 25 year before retiring in 1990. He also owned and operated his own ranch. Dean was a loving father who enjoyed traveling to see family and friends. Most importantly he loved dividing his time between Bolivar, with his families second home in Estespark, CO. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bolivar. He was a current member of the Silo Ridge Country Club and a former member of the Elks Club in Boulder, Colorado and the Bolivar Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Leland Liston. Dean is survived by his wife of 58 years; Mary K. Liston of the home, one daughter; Martha Richards of Ft. Collins, Colorado, four sons; John Liston of Springfield, Missouri, David Liston of Bolivar, Missouri, Tom Liston of Aurora, Colorado, Steve Liston and his wife Mary Kathryn of Bellaire, Texas, four grandchildren; Logan Richards, Carson, Luke and Megan Liston. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Dan Adkison officiating. Musical selections will be "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe and "Amazing Grace" by Darlene Zschech. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri with Military Honors being provided by the AMVETS Post #114 of Flemington, Missouri and the U. S. Marines Honors Team. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Tueday morning just prior to service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tom Liston, John Liston, Steve Liston, David Liston, Logan Richards, Carson Liston and Luke Liston. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Dean Carson Liston

November 20, 1927 - May 19, 2011