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Denny Dennis

March 28, 1939 — April 7, 2020

Denny Dennis

Denny Dennis, 81, of Blackfoot, passed away April 7, 2020, at his home.

Denny was born March 28, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Delphis Garland Dennis and Thora Louise  Dennis.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, attended Tellure High School in California, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College and Idaho State University.

On June 13, 1962, he married Kathlyn Rose Mount Dennis in Idaho Falls Temple. Together they raised six children: Denny Jr., DeAnn, Dawn, Danyel, Darlyn, and David. Denny and Kathlyn made their home in Blackfoot, Idaho, where Denny worked as a Jeweler and a cowboy.

Denny was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was involved in the scouting program and Cedar Badge.  He was also a member of the Eagle's Lodge and was a bass guitarist in The Friend’s Band from the Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, camping, and was an avid rock hound. Denny was a renowned Master Jeweler and gold and silversmith.

Denny is survived by his loving children, Denny Orville (Jennie) Dennis, Jr. of Rexburg, ID, DeAnn Janeece Cook of Las Vegas, NV, Dawn Heidi Kasper of West Valley, UT, Danyel (Nathan) Turner of Afton, WY, Darlyn (Dianna) Dennis of Blackfoot, ID, David Patrick Dennis of Draper, UT; brother, Leroy (Janice) Dennis of Provo, UT; sister, Merrilyne (Bob) Rish of Idaho Falls, ID; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; granddaughter, Maddison Yvone Cook; and grandson, Seth Allen Kasper.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with full Military Rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Navy Guard.

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