Dennis Wayne Smitch
March 10, 1948 - November 20, 2007
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Dennis Wayne Smitch
March 10, 1948 - November 20, 2007
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DENNIS WAYNE SMITCH
March 10, 1948 – November 20, 2007
Dennis Wayne Smitch passed away November 20, 2007 at home with his son Justin Smitch 28 years, wife of 33 years Donna Smitch & mother in law Betty Packard at his side. Dennis was 59 and enjoying life to the fullest prior this fight with cancer. He was born to Colin & Barbara Smitch in Grand Junction, CO. Dennis Graduated from Mohave County High School in 1966 in Kingman, AZ.
Dennis was a blade operator for the last 18 years for Miller Blade Company in Southern California and was working the day before he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on August 22, 2007.
In 2003 Dennis finally got his Harley Davidson Road King Classic, going on every trip he could make time for. His latest and greatest trip was riding his bike from Mission Viejo, CA to Bell Fourche, SD, meeting with friends & his son for their ride through Glacier National Park and over Beartooth Pass then back to Sturgis, SD.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Glenwood Springs for 36 years, The Loyal Order of Moose for 36 years, and The Operating Engineers for a total of 42 years.
He is also survived by his sister Cheryl Ann Lumbardy of Grand Junction, Colorado, niece Charlene Charles June of Swansea, Illinois, & niece Colene Chris Rowland of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Visitation will be held at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA, Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 3:00 to 5:00PM. Memorial Service will be held at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary in Phoenix, AZ Friday, December 7, 2007 at 10:00AM. Interment will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:00PM in Phoenix, AZ.
41 responses to Dennis Wayne Smitch
Kellie Stafford says:
November 25, 2007
Donna and Justin,
We loved Dennis and you all. Dennis was such a kind hearted person and that is the same of you two as well. I am sorry we did not get together more often prior to Dennis passing. The Stafford family and my dad Lloyd Sukut send thier deepest sympathy at this time.
Much love to you all.
Sally & Joe says:
November 25, 2007
My dearest Donna & Justin,
Our love and prayers are with you always. Remember:
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal,
But..Love leaves a memory
NO ONE can steal!!
Charles Adamo D.C. says:
November 26, 2007
I had the honor of being Dennis’s Chiropractor for over 14 years. I was not only his Doc but became a friend. His smile always lit up the office. I am a better person for knowing him, and rejoice in the fact that Dennis accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior before he got to meet Him in person. My prayers and love go out to Donna, Justin and Grandma.
Mike Miller & Judy says:
November 26, 2007
Donna and Justin,
Mike and I are thinking and praying for you both. Dennis was such a joy to be around. We will all remember his big smile. We love you guys!
Barry & Susan Baker says:
November 27, 2007
Donna and Justin,
We are sorry that Dennis has left our world. He was a good man, husband, and father. We have so many fond memories of the times we shared out at Rancho Perris, with the barbques, quads, camp fires and just being together. His positive energy fueled our friendship. We will hold him dear to our hearts forever, and will look for him when we too, are called home.