Cal Dennis Obituary (1925

"Cal" was born in Kingston to Jack and Muriel Dennis on June 12, 1925. He passed away peacefully December 29, 2007. In 1950, he married Marion Vanderdhalf. Together they raised their three daughters. Cal proudly served his country as a Merchant Marine. He logged for Knapp and Ohava. He sailed for Foss Tugboats and worked for the Washington State Ferry System until his retirement. Cal was preceeded in death by his daughter, Irene Dennis, a nephew, Shane Dennis, and his brother-in-law, John Vanderhalf. He is survived by his wife Marion of 57 years, his daughters, Marlene (Dale) Dixon and Joleen (Wayne) George. Cal is also survived by his grandchildren, Leslee (Andy) Pate, Jodee (Alan) Roberts, Jaimee Dixon, Jessica (Tony) Ledesma and Joshua George, and his great grandchildren Nolan, Evjen, and Collin Pate, Kamiakin Gwinn, Tehya Ledesma, and baby Aaliyah Roberts, whom we will be welcoming into our family in February, 2008. Cal's other surviving family members include his brother, Joseph Dennis, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services for Cal will be held at Stone Chapel/Poulsbo Mortuary on January 5th at 11:00 a.m. Please make any donations to Alzheimer research.