William Dean Flock, 86, of Laramie, WY, passed away on Tuesday, Jan.24, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, WY.
Dean was born August 25th, 1936 in Garfield County, NE to Freida Louise and William Jennings Bryan Flock. Alongside five siblings, he grew up on a farm outside Ericson, NE, milking cows and growing watermelon. Through 8th grade, he attended a one-room schoolhouse.
From 1951-1955, he attended Ord High School where he excelled at football, basketball, track and baseball. Dean was awarded a football and baseball scholarship to the University of NE where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education. He met his wife, Phyllis Kay Christensen, in high school, and they were married in 1959.
Dean served two years in the U.S. Army ROTC in Fort Ord, CA from 1963-1965. He returned to the University of NE to earn a Master of Arts in Secondary Education. In 1970, he earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of NE. He moved with his family to Seattle, WA for a two-year internship in surgery residency at Harborview Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center. He finished his specialized residency in Urology at the University of Kentucky. In 1975, Dean & Phyllis moved the family to Laramie, WY.
Dr. Flock spent 46 years in private practice serving the people and communities of Laramie, Rawlins, Wheatland and Torrington. From house calls to hospital rooms, Dr. Flock cared deeply for his patients. He dedicated his life to providing high quality urological care to the people of southeast Wyoming. He loved his work, patients and colleagues very much. His greatest joy was being able to help patients heal and feel better.
Dean was a devout Christian. He enjoyed being outdoors and spent many days gardening, farming, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and rafting. He was an avid Huskers, Cowboys and Rockies fan with a thirst for a good glass of wine. Dean was committed to his physical fitness; played handball, lifted weights and always ran stairs.
William Dean Flock is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Laramie, four children; Jennifer (George) Marble of Virginia, Jolene Lockwood of Laramie, Jason Flock of Laramie, Jessica (Dewey) Flock of Laramie and his brother Ron Flock of Papillion, NE. Additional survivors include three grandchildren Taylor (Nicole) Lockwood of Evans, CO, Bailie (Cameron) Clark of West Virginia, and Zachary (Kaitlyn) Marble of Billings, MT, as well as two great grandchildren; Xyla and Miles Clark.
He was preceded in death by his parents Freida & Bill, Louise (sister), Marlene (sister), Rosie (sister) and Dixie (sister).
A Celebration of Dean’s life will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.4, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Express in Laramie, WY.
Memorial donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation @ https://www.pcf.org/ or Home on the Range Animal Haven @ https://www.laramiehomeontherange.org/
44 Comments To "William Dean Flock"
#1 Comment By Debbie Pickett On January 26, 2023 @ 2:11 pm
Phyllis and family, So very sorry for your loss. Dr Flock was always a favorite of mine to run into, as well as my husband Bob, and my dad’s. Imagine he will have a huge welcoming in heaven by former patients, friends and family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Terri Jones On January 26, 2023 @ 4:06 pm
Phyllis and Families, Dean will always hold a very special place in the hearts of his friends and family. I am sorry for his family and his many many friends in his passing. Not only was Dean a fine and trusted physician, but a great friend, May God bless him.
#3 Comment By Patti On January 27, 2023 @ 6:43 am
Our condolences to the Dr Flock family, he was so good to our Dad and a good friend.
The Hulett Family
#4 Comment By Katherine Klein On January 27, 2023 @ 9:03 am
So sorry for the passing of Dr. Flock. I worked at the hospital with him for years. Dr. Flock was always so kind and easy to work with making him a well respected physician. My husband had a procedure by Dr. Flock and before he went in he passed the room I was sitting in with John, holding his hand. Dr. Flock stopped at the door and very sincerely said “don’t ever let go”.
#5 Comment By Georgia Carmin On January 27, 2023 @ 9:26 am
Oh Dr. Flock….a smile on his face, a humorous quip, a humble thank you, a song for the moment, I will always remember him as one of my very favorite doctors in the community. Thank you for all you did for all of us.
Phyliss and family, I can only imagine the hole left in your heart and am sorry. His was a life well lived!
#6 Comment By Anonymous On January 27, 2023 @ 9:38 am
We are sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. flock. He was a gifted physician. He always remembered our names! Our thoughts and prayers with Phyliss and Jason. Blessings to your family.
Oliver and Joyce Hill
#7 Comment By Bill McGraw On January 27, 2023 @ 4:36 pm
My condolences to the family. Dr Flock had a great bedside manor. I always felt very comfortable with him doing my procedures. He was a great guy and doctor. He is missed very much.
#8 Comment By Vance Burch On January 27, 2023 @ 4:48 pm
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Flock’s passing. When I was just 10 years old, living in Baghdad, Iraq I acquired significant urinary tract scarring from schistosomyasis.
This blockage plagued me for years until Dr. Flock successfully performed a major, complicated surgery for me. His expertise was genuinely amazing.
Vance Burch – Laramie
#9 Comment By Bobbi O’Mara On January 27, 2023 @ 10:30 pm
I am so very sad to hear of Dr. Flock’s passing. He was the finest urology doctor I’ve ever known. He treated me from time to time, always with a smile and easy-going friendliness that made me comfortable during procedures. His motto was always concern for the patient. As a former Big Red fan, we had something in common and his charming sense of humor won the day every time! I will toast him with a glass of fine wine! My heart and a hug are with Phyliss during these days.
#10 Comment By Bill and Sherry Reed, Melanie Reed On January 28, 2023 @ 7:38 pm
Our condolences to Dr. Flock’s family. He was a wonderful urologist! He always made us feel comfortable and he had a great sense of humor. Thank-you Dr. Flock for all you did for us!
#11 Comment By Mark Miller On January 29, 2023 @ 11:35 am
My thoughts and prayers to the Flock family, God Bless—Mark Miller
#12 Comment By Gary and Marilyn Scarpelli On January 29, 2023 @ 2:27 pm
Dr. Dean Flock was a wonderful man and a very compassionate, caring physician. Many years of expert care. Our prayers are with your family.
#13 Comment By Rob Bress On January 29, 2023 @ 5:22 pm
Dear Flock Family,
I’m very sorry to learn of Dr. Flock’s passing. He was a wonderful doctor and an even better man. His confident and patient manner was comforting and I always enjoyed hearing updates on his beloved family during appointments. No doubt his loss will leave a big void in all of your lives. I hope your shared memories and time spent together will help fill the void.
#14 Comment By K Cobb On January 29, 2023 @ 8:20 pm
Dr. Flock was one of my long time heroes! He helped me resolve issues that were really wearing me down. He figured out what no other urologist could. I am so grateful to him. It was a privilege to be his patient. My sincere condolences to his family. Dr. Flock, you will be missed!
#15 Comment By Deb Formento On January 29, 2023 @ 11:04 pm
I am SOO very sorry to hear of Dr. Flock’s passing. He trested me many years for ongoing kidney stones and I’ll never forget the last time I was in the hospital under his care–my last day there he came in my room singing–( very loudly) Christmas carols. Mind it was September when he did this.
A class act through and through. Rest in peace Dr. Flock. You will be missed.
#16 Comment By Herb Johnson On January 30, 2023 @ 8:57 am
We were very saddened to learn of Doctor Flocks passing. He was my urologist for thirty years and we became friends. I really missed seeing him after he retired. Our sincere condolences.
Herb and Phyllis Johnson
#17 Comment By Laura Clark On January 30, 2023 @ 9:10 am
Doctor Flock was one of the most dedicated Doctor I ever worked with will never forget him always so fun loved his jokes wait to hear them on Wednesdays in Rawlins Rest in peace prayers to his family Good bless you all in my thoughts and prayers Laura Clark
#18 Comment By Cheryl On January 30, 2023 @ 10:21 am
Phyllis, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#19 Comment By Sam Chavez On January 30, 2023 @ 10:24 am
Our deep condolences to the family of Dr. Flock. We knew him & his family for many years. He was a wonderful doctor and friend. Sincerely, Sam & Bonnie Chavez
#20 Comment By Mike Comly On January 30, 2023 @ 11:46 am
WOW what more can you say about him. Always a smile and a funny joke and a fine man and great doctor. I am so sorry that I could not look at him in the eyes before he passed. He was always so good to me and very helpful as a colleague but stubborn as his mules. I truly will miss him! My sincere condolences.
#21 Comment By kate harrop On January 30, 2023 @ 4:32 pm
My sympathy to the family, I met him at the First Baptist church. He was a nice guy and great Doctor RIP,
#22 Comment By Ruth Monroe On January 30, 2023 @ 6:40 pm
When I worked at the hospital I always took the stairs rather than elevator. I often would run into Dr. Flock doing his stair climbing exercises. He will be missed by the Laramie community, such a big heart for all.
#23 Comment By Charlene On February 11, 2023 @ 11:15 am
So sorry to hear of Dr. flocks passing. He was such a likable man. I’ll always remember him singing ‘I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill’ in the hospital halls. 💔🥀
#24 Comment By Dan Nelson On January 31, 2023 @ 2:57 pm
I loved,admired and respected that man so much! Once he met you, he always remembered you for a lifetime. I can’t count the times I met him on the stairs at the hospital. His presence made the world a much better place. Condolences to Phyllis, Jessica and the rest of his family! Dan Nelson
#25 Comment By CLIFF SMITH On January 31, 2023 @ 4:05 pm
Oh Dean, what a great guy you were! I trusted you with my health and was never let down. Always quick with a story and showing concern for others. We are better because of you. Rest In Peace my friend. CCS
#26 Comment By Bob & Verl-Lee Ely On February 1, 2023 @ 12:16 pm
Our sincere condolences to Phyllis and family on your loss. Dr. Flock touched the lives of many people and and was a joy to be around. Whenever you saw him, he always had a smile on this face and greeted you as an old friend. He will be truly missed.
#27 Comment By John & Shaina Pulley On February 1, 2023 @ 1:52 pm
Our sincere condolences to Mrs Flock, Jessica, Dewey, Jason and all of the family. He always had a smile and was excited about his next travel destination.
#28 Comment By CEO Doug Faus On February 2, 2023 @ 2:07 pm
Our sincere condolences to Phyllis and the family. From: Dr. Flock’s Ivinson Memorial Hospital Family.
#29 Comment By Beth Hulett Fly On February 3, 2023 @ 5:49 am
Jess & Dewey- I’m so sorry for this loss. Our Dads were in the hospital at the same time after Christmas-my Dad was having a Urology problem and I think everyone thought for a second “Hey! 🤔 maybe…..”. I know the empty feeling in your heart. Your Dad loved his life to the fullest. He will be missed. Take care.
#30 Comment By Kathy Poledna On February 3, 2023 @ 9:45 am
Dr. Flock was one of a kind that can never be replaced. He was a wonderful Doctor, human being, and fried who will be missed immensely. My husband had a procedure and was in the hospital and Dr. Flock was in Texas at a spur auction and called to check on him and talk to him to see how he was doing. That is a true caring Doctor and man. What a special person he was. Condolences to Phyllis and the family. Kenneth and Kathy Poledna
#31 Comment By Mary Sopr Hartgrave On April 17, 2023 @ 12:34 am
Please except my condolences and ptarysfor the passing off Dr. Flook
He was such e wonderful urologist that I ever went too when I lived Laramiein the early seventies
I’ll never for getting when I couldn’t pay my bill he always wrote it off . He was sush a loving Doctor and his wife and I really enjoyed being friends too them
Please Phyllis take care and may God be with you at all times
I’m so sorry I didn’t know of his passing until 4-17-2023 plus I never for get how he help me
May God bless you Phyllis and the family
#32 Comment By Jeanne Kennedy On February 3, 2023 @ 11:02 am
Although I was never a patient of Dr. Flock’s, I took care of many who were. Never a bad thing to say about him from anyone! Truly just a nice guy, easy to work with, funny and caring. He even shared his Rockies tickets! I missed him when he finally retired, but occasionally I would see him at the hospital.
My condolences to his family, as I am sure he left a big hole in their hearts, that are sure to be filled with loving memories
#33 Comment By Brad Jackson On February 3, 2023 @ 11:50 am
Flock family & friends – I am so very sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. He was a staple in our community, providing exceptional care to all those he saw in practice. Dean was a great man, a great father and husband, and a great leader of healthcare in Laramie. Thinking of you all, my thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
#34 Comment By Carol Moore On February 3, 2023 @ 12:55 pm
My dear Flock Family. I am so sorry to hear this. Doc Flock was such an incredible part of my life. From AAU swimming to helping with house calls to dad. His great sense of humor kept all of us calm during some stressful moments. I thank you so much for sharing your husband, father and grandfather with me. Blessings. Carol
#35 Comment By George and Inge Townsend On February 3, 2023 @ 3:23 pm
Our condolences to Phyllis and Family. I deeply respected Dr. Flock for his kindness, honesty and compassion. He was a Mensch, that was supportive, a friend that cared for others.
#36 Comment By Nadine Tremblay On February 4, 2023 @ 2:28 am
Dearest Flock Family;
My condolences to all of you. Although I did not know Dr Flock for very long, he definitely left his print on my heart. In the short time I spent with him, he talked to me about the importance of not letting life get the best of you and make sure to take time with your family because life is to short and you don’t want to leave it having regrets or wishing you did more. That is something that will stick with me forever. I pray you all find comfort during this difficult time.
#37 Comment By George and DeVona Haigh On February 4, 2023 @ 8:13 am
Truly an unforgettable character. Memories of our welcome to Laramie in 1977 and innumerable experiences involving the Rockies, Green River, Lodo, swim club, and unremitting friendship and association at IM H are indelible, Condolences to Phyllis and family, His enthusiasm is already sorely missed.
#38 Comment By Tammy Powell On February 4, 2023 @ 10:56 am
Phyllis and family – I was so, so sorry to lean of Dean’s passing. He literally saved my life in 1980 and continued to help me with periodic issues until as recently as 2 years ago. So knowledgeable, caring and hard working. He was truly one of a kind and his absence in this world will be felt by all who were blessed enough have known him. Prayers to all of you.
#39 Comment By Gloria Stoddard On February 4, 2023 @ 8:38 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Flocks passing. He was always so kind and caring to the staff and patients he worked with. I had so much respect for him. He was an inspiration for all of us in health care.
#40 Comment By James Rinehart On February 4, 2023 @ 8:47 pm
Condolences from Patti and I. Being neighbors for years growing up and the medical help Dean gave to the family will always be remembered. Thanks for sharing Dean into our lives.
#41 Comment By Lyman “Rick” Brothers On February 5, 2023 @ 10:13 pm
Laramie has lost a Great Urologist! He will be remembered as a kind, caring, happy, outdoor loving Urologist. Mike Comly was right saying..”Dean was has stubborn as his mules”, but he loved his horses and his mules. My condolences to Phyllis, Jennifer, Jolene, Jason and Jessica. He will be missed by Many! God Bless Dean Flock.
#42 Comment By Anonymous On February 8, 2023 @ 11:31 pm
Dean was a good friend and a superb urologist. We shall remember him fondly always. Eric and Kay Kohler
#43 Comment By Trudy Anderson On February 17, 2023 @ 11:05 am
Dear Phyllis and Family, Please accept my codolences on the passing of Dean. I just now saw this notice. You were so kind when Ted passed away. Dr Flock was a great doctor, surgeon and clinician! It was a honor to have met him! Trudy Anderson
#44 Comment By Kevin & Cindy Keller On February 23, 2023 @ 11:48 am
Our DEEPEST condolences to the entire Flock family! Dr. Flock was a wonderful and interesting man we so enjoyed visiting with at auctions. A wealth of knowledge on antiques and collectibles, we learned a lot from him. Loved his stories and jokes! We send love and hugs to Phyllis and Jason…we hope to see you both soon! Cindy & Kevin