Harlan "Dean" Brookover

Harlan "Dean" Brookover, 83, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away November 11, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center, surrounded by loving family.

He was born August 6, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Howard Eugene and Sara Rebecca Brookover. Dean graduated from high school and went on to serve in United States Navy for a few years until enlisting in the United States National Guard. He also served for several years with the VFW Post 8127 alongside his wife. Dean was known for his hardworking nature and faith. He owned and operated two different towing companies, worked for several years at Kardex, but his greatest passion was working on his farm, where he took immense pride in tending to his farm and all his beloved animals.

In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 52 years, Clara Kirk Brookover; as well as a brother, Okey Eugene Brookover; and great-granddaughter, Sylvie Brookover.

He is survived by one daughter, Leah Lent of Vienna; one son, Everett Brookover (Kathy) of Vienna; four grandchildren, Jason Brookover (Kiera), Joshua Brookover (Ashley Pierce), Isaac Lent and Hannah Arnold (Stephen); great-grandchildren, Brantley Brookover and Walter Brookover.

Funeral services for Dean will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Lambert-Tatman Vienna, with Pastor Lloyd Keith officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evergreen North Cemetery in Parkersburg with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home Vienna is honored to serve the Brookover family.