It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Henry "Dean" McGiveron. A lifetime harbor resident born to Henry and Alice McGiveron on November 5th, 1962 and went home to God on April 26th of 2026.

Through his journey of 63 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, perseverance, and humor. Driven by an endless thirst for knowledge, he had a passion for discovering new things. This was the spirit which characterized his life translated into lessons, which he eagerly imparted onto those around him.

Raised alongside his older brother and sister, Alec and Ruth, they spent many summers camping up the Wishkah River with family and friends. Their mother Alice made every holiday, birthday, and achievement over the top and special. She was a fantastic cook and Dean soaked up her expertise, including how to can and preserve food.

After graduating from Aberdeen High School, class of 1981, he entered the food industry at Duffy's restaurant as a dishwasher. He quickly transitioned up the ladder to line cook, serving Harborites and visitors for 14 years. When Stafford Creek Corrections opened in 2000, Dean eagerly moved into a position as AC cook. In 2007, Dean met his wife Debra and they hit it off right away and have been together ever since. His famous phrase "Don't tell me what to do" soon melted away when she convinced him to cross over to corrections officer, retiring in 2025 with the feeling that 25 years in prison is long enough. Dean was world renowned for not holding back his opinion and knack for telling you like it is, even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear. He was known for his long entertaining stories, which he loved to repeat. Often, he was clearly a man who loved to make people laugh and above all else, he was a kind and generous soul. He was a friend to all, his genuine laugh could be heard from a distance, the kind of laugh that made you smile instantly.

Although a less than average lifespan, Dean did not live an average life. He did what he wanted, learned what he wanted, fixed what he wanted, and loved who he wanted to love.

Fishing was a top priority for Dean and being seasick in the ocean was unfortunately part of the adventure. Clam digging for him was a breeze, you'd often look around and there he was scouting out green horns for the opportunity to teach them how.

Dean loved the thrill of the hunt, as garage saling was a favorite pastime and the 28th Street boat launch oftentimes revealed treasures as he scavenged the shoreline.

We remember a life lived with intent, love, and a constant sense of caring, leaving a void that can never be filled.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Alec. He is survived by his wife Debra, his son Martin, daughter Alyssa Asbury, grandsons Wyatt and Abel, his sister Ruth and, Aunt and Uncle Willie and Terry McGiveron, cousins George, Peggy, Sue, Jimmy and Robbie, and half-sisters Desiree, Blythe, and Teresa.

Services will be held at Light and Life Church at 2740 Simpson Avenue in Hoquiam, Washington, 98550 on May 16th at 3:00 p.m. refreshments to follow then continuing to the 40 et 8 Club for his Celebration of Life and potluck at 5:00 p.m. at 2313 Simpson Avenue in Aberdeen, Washington, 98520.