March 7, 1935 — May 29, 2023

Dennis was born on March 7, 1935 in Flin Flon, Manitoba, and entered the Presence of his Lord on May 29, 2023. His growing-up years were spent in Sheridan and Swan River, Manitoba. As a young man, he worked as a miner in various places including Lynn Lake Manitoba, Atikokan Ontario, Bralorne BC and Bishop, California. In 1963, he got into the rebar business in Kamloops, starting K-Rod Steel. Dennis remained active in construction management well into his 80’s. He spent the last 42 years of life in Pritchard, residing in a log house that he built from trees on his acreage. In 1980, he became a devout Christian and was a radically transformed man. When he was asked how he was doing, he’d often say, “Better than I deserve.” He recently celebrated his 60th year of sobriety.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents Earl and Ella (Drinnan), brothers Richard, Wayne and Gary, and grandson Kole (Schmidt). He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Verla (Holden), children Malcolm (Joanne), Valerie Schmidt (Larry), Rick (Loreli), Delaine Dopp (Mike) and his brother Jim, “Bud”. There are also 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson on the way.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Pritchard Community Hall on June 11, 2023 at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army or The Mustard Seed would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2023-05-29
• Location : Kamloops