Dennis Reed Gillis, a long-time resident of Pomeroy, passed away on May 5, 2015.
Dennis was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1940. He was almost exactly 75 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Judy; three children and one son-in-law; three grandchildren; three sisters, one brother, and his mother of 97 years.
In remembering his youth, Dennis spoke of living in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Walla Walla. He would talk about giving his young siblings piggyback rides and loving to work at a movie theater, where he could watch movies for free.
As a young adult, he served in the United States Army. Attending Washington State University, he became close friends with Paul Miller, through which he met his future wife.
Dennis was married to his loving wife, Judy, in 1965. He had built a house, himself, along with his wife, where they resided in Pomeroy, for over 40 years while raising their children and participating in the community.
Dennis worked at Pomeroy High School and enjoyed educating and counseling students in many subjects. He was an avid advocate for teaching and helping others learn about using computers.
Dennis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, a Master of Science in Vocational-Technical Education, an emergency medical technician instructor certification, and passed the state Supreme Court requirements allowing him to become a judge.
To all who came in contact with Dennis, it was clear he was a brilliant man with knowledge in many areas and was always able to help with a challenge: be it technology, legal needs, medical needs, or household repair. He had many close friends, who will miss him deeply, and were at his side, often, during good and difficult times.
Dennis was a member of the Pomeroy City Council and treasured the time he spent helping to improve the community. Dennis earned many awards for his skills in education and community work.
He enjoyed spending time working at the school, working on the police reserve, gunsmithing, reading, watching science fiction movies, educating himself, working on Apple computers, building and repairing, helping others, attending church, chatting with his family and friends, and playing with his grandchildren.
Dennis, Dad, Grandpa: caring, wise and brave; we will miss you so.
A funeral service will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richardson-Brown Funeral Home in Pomeroy, followed by the burial.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' name to the Ankylosing Spondylitis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's foundations; or Pomeroy United Methodist Church.
Dennis was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1940. He was almost exactly 75 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Judy; three children and one son-in-law; three grandchildren; three sisters, one brother, and his mother of 97 years.
In remembering his youth, Dennis spoke of living in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Walla Walla. He would talk about giving his young siblings piggyback rides and loving to work at a movie theater, where he could watch movies for free.
As a young adult, he served in the United States Army. Attending Washington State University, he became close friends with Paul Miller, through which he met his future wife.
Dennis was married to his loving wife, Judy, in 1965. He had built a house, himself, along with his wife, where they resided in Pomeroy, for over 40 years while raising their children and participating in the community.
Dennis worked at Pomeroy High School and enjoyed educating and counseling students in many subjects. He was an avid advocate for teaching and helping others learn about using computers.
Dennis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, a Master of Science in Vocational-Technical Education, an emergency medical technician instructor certification, and passed the state Supreme Court requirements allowing him to become a judge.
To all who came in contact with Dennis, it was clear he was a brilliant man with knowledge in many areas and was always able to help with a challenge: be it technology, legal needs, medical needs, or household repair. He had many close friends, who will miss him deeply, and were at his side, often, during good and difficult times.
Dennis was a member of the Pomeroy City Council and treasured the time he spent helping to improve the community. Dennis earned many awards for his skills in education and community work.
He enjoyed spending time working at the school, working on the police reserve, gunsmithing, reading, watching science fiction movies, educating himself, working on Apple computers, building and repairing, helping others, attending church, chatting with his family and friends, and playing with his grandchildren.
Dennis, Dad, Grandpa: caring, wise and brave; we will miss you so.
A funeral service will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richardson-Brown Funeral Home in Pomeroy, followed by the burial.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' name to the Ankylosing Spondylitis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's foundations; or Pomeroy United Methodist Church.
Dennis Reed Gillis, a long-time resident of Pomeroy, passed away on May 5, 2015.
Dennis was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1940. He was almost exactly 75 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Judy; three children and one son-in-law; three grandchildren; three sisters, one brother, and his mother of 97 years.
In remembering his youth, Dennis spoke of living in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Walla Walla. He would talk about giving his young siblings piggyback rides and loving to work at a movie theater, where he could watch movies for free.
As a young adult, he served in the United States Army. Attending Washington State University, he became close friends with Paul Miller, through which he met his future wife.
Dennis was married to his loving wife, Judy, in 1965. He had built a house, himself, along with his wife, where they resided in Pomeroy, for over 40 years while raising their children and participating in the community.
Dennis worked at Pomeroy High School and enjoyed educating and counseling students in many subjects. He was an avid advocate for teaching and helping others learn about using computers.
Dennis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, a Master of Science in Vocational-Technical Education, an emergency medical technician instructor certification, and passed the state Supreme Court requirements allowing him to become a judge.
To all who came in contact with Dennis, it was clear he was a brilliant man with knowledge in many areas and was always able to help with a challenge: be it technology, legal needs, medical needs, or household repair. He had many close friends, who will miss him deeply, and were at his side, often, during good and difficult times.
Dennis was a member of the Pomeroy City Council and treasured the time he spent helping to improve the community. Dennis earned many awards for his skills in education and community work.
He enjoyed spending time working at the school, working on the police reserve, gunsmithing, reading, watching science fiction movies, educating himself, working on Apple computers, building and repairing, helping others, attending church, chatting with his family and friends, and playing with his grandchildren.
Dennis, Dad, Grandpa: caring, wise and brave; we will miss you so.
A funeral service will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richardson-Brown Funeral Home in Pomeroy, followed by the burial.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' name to the Ankylosing Spondylitis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's foundations; or Pomeroy United Methodist Church.
Dennis was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1940. He was almost exactly 75 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Judy; three children and one son-in-law; three grandchildren; three sisters, one brother, and his mother of 97 years.
In remembering his youth, Dennis spoke of living in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Walla Walla. He would talk about giving his young siblings piggyback rides and loving to work at a movie theater, where he could watch movies for free.
As a young adult, he served in the United States Army. Attending Washington State University, he became close friends with Paul Miller, through which he met his future wife.
Dennis was married to his loving wife, Judy, in 1965. He had built a house, himself, along with his wife, where they resided in Pomeroy, for over 40 years while raising their children and participating in the community.
Dennis worked at Pomeroy High School and enjoyed educating and counseling students in many subjects. He was an avid advocate for teaching and helping others learn about using computers.
Dennis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, a Master of Science in Vocational-Technical Education, an emergency medical technician instructor certification, and passed the state Supreme Court requirements allowing him to become a judge.
To all who came in contact with Dennis, it was clear he was a brilliant man with knowledge in many areas and was always able to help with a challenge: be it technology, legal needs, medical needs, or household repair. He had many close friends, who will miss him deeply, and were at his side, often, during good and difficult times.
Dennis was a member of the Pomeroy City Council and treasured the time he spent helping to improve the community. Dennis earned many awards for his skills in education and community work.
He enjoyed spending time working at the school, working on the police reserve, gunsmithing, reading, watching science fiction movies, educating himself, working on Apple computers, building and repairing, helping others, attending church, chatting with his family and friends, and playing with his grandchildren.
Dennis, Dad, Grandpa: caring, wise and brave; we will miss you so.
A funeral service will be held for family and friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richardson-Brown Funeral Home in Pomeroy, followed by the burial.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' name to the Ankylosing Spondylitis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's foundations; or Pomeroy United Methodist Church.
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