Dean Rankin

[Harley James]

Sadly my long time friend Dean Rankin peacefully passed away at his home on January 3rd. He was a wonderful player and a generous person. I am missing him already.

[Bob Littleton]

Sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know

[Mike DiAlesandro]

Very sorry to hear this. I just bought a steel from Dean and he was a good person to deal with. He mentioned he had some health issues that were hindering him, but I didn't realize he was hurting so bad.

Go rest high on that mountain Dean

[Wayne Franco]

Dean was a great guy. I use to see him at the WA swing music society shows. We always had a good time. Very good swing and jazz player. It certainly won't be the same.
Rest in peace my friend.

Wayne

[David Wren]

Whenever the Keith Holter band came to the Sacramento Western Swing Society, or when I would go to Seattle, Dean and I would catch up and talk pedal steel guitar. Truly a great musician and wonderful person... I will miss him dearly.

[Dave Grafe]

I first met Dean with Joni Harms, playing a smoking western set back in the day. I learned a lot every time I saw him, but he was always very humble and quiet about his playing. Not to be forgotten.

[Lynn Stafford]

Very sorry to learn of Dean's passing. My deepest condolences to all of his friends and family. My he rest in piece.