Thank you, Jim and Mimi. The Texas cavers have surely responded and have given
me further comfort. I knew how well Dwight was known and respected -- and how
looong he has known folks. His heart was always with them!
With appreciation,
Mary and Dwight's family
> On 06/25/2022 2:37 PM
So very sorry to hear this 😢 He will be greatly missed! I know Jim knew him,
and I have heard and read of him since 1973 when I started my caving life in
Texas. Our community is once again diminished.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and family and friends ❤️
Jim and Mimi Jasek
Waco, Tx
We have more info on Dwight Deal's dates:
Born April 18, 1938
Died Saturday, June 11, 2022, 2:00 AM, Parker, CO
Dwight fell asleep in his chair on Fri. June 10. Mary says that the coroner
fixed the time of death at 2:00 am Sat. June 11.
Mary Fletcher Deal is at chin...@comcast.net
Sincere
I have received reports that Dr. Dwight E. Deal passed away on June 10,
2022, in Parker, Colorado.
This is a blow to the caving community. Dwight was a famous caver and
geologist, well-liked and accomplished in many ways. He was an educator
with expertise in hydrogeology, geomorphology, and envi
