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Dennie Harris 1943 ~ 2008
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To: Bev and Family We are sorry to hear about your loss, Dennie was a great husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by all. We spent many nights and weekends at the softball field and we shared many great times on and off the field. When we think of Dennie we also think of you Bev as well as Big Ed and Colleen, Dana and Linda, Bob and Charlene, Jerry and Vicki and many others. We had some great memories that we will treasure always. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very tough time. Know this Dennie is out of pain and is in the best place he could ever be. My guess is he is doing something at a huge softball complex where everything is perfect and he can do anything he wants to do. Your friends Scotty and Donna Armstrong
Bev, Kim, and Shelly: My condolences and sympathies for you and your entire family. I will always remember Denny from Boise Cascade and Fargo G&P. He was always helpful and understanding toward me. He always had a smile on his face. That is how I remember him. Cindy (Jones) Chapman
We are so sadden by the loss of Dennie and our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Harris family. We saw him as good father,loving husband and a friend to all that has cross his path. Dennie will be remembered as a real caring man that gave back to those in need. We thinking of you Dennie! Mitchell and Julie Dimich Craig and Meghan Kuka Amy Kuka
Kim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Paul and Linda Vandrsloot
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Dennie Ray Harris, 65 of Billings, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at his home. The son of Mel and Adrinne Harris, Dennie was born March 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. In 1960 he graduated from Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Ca where he was active in DeMolay, football, basketball, baseball, track, wrestling and golf. Dennie played football for two years at Pacific Lutheran University where he majored in theology, wanting to be a pastor. While attending West Valley Junior College, Dennie was president of the Vets Club. Dennie served three tours of duty in Vietnam with the Navy on the USS Aludra. He was discharged in 1968. He worked for Lockheed Missile and Macy’s before moving to Billings with Federal Mogul as a salesman in 1976. Most of his career was spent as a window and door specialist with Boise Cascade and with Home Depot for the last ten years. Dennie was well known throughout the community for his involvement with softball. He was instrumental in the founding and starting of Stewart Park, served as president of the Men’s Softball League for 5 years and organized the March of Dimes Softball Tournament for many years. He was an active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church where he was youth leader from 1990-2003, taught Sunday school, played Santa each Christmas and served as a Deacon and Trustee. Dennie was also involved in the rebuilding of the playground at Broadwater Elementary and served on the Employee Committee at Home Depot. Dennie met Beverly Buerkle while playing softball and they were married May 21, 1977 in Billings. Dennie was a loving and laid back guy who loved to laugh and spend time with the people he loved the most. He was dedicated, hardworking, and had a heart bigger than life. Dennie was an amazing man who cared about people and unconditionally loved his family. He had a sense of humor that kept him and us smiling through it all and a faith that kept him peaceful and courageous. Survivors include his wife Beverly, two daughters, Kim “Kimmie” Harris and Shelly (Dennis) Rumsey all of Billings, two brothers, Larry (Lori) Harris of Tacoma, WA, and David (Diana) Harris of Eugene, OR., brother-in-law Gary (Bonnie) Buerkle of Billings, nieces and nephews, Beky Harris, Ben (Karen) Harris, Joshua and Colby Harris, and Brandon Buerkle, and numerous aunts, uncles and friends including special family friend Liz Hoy. Dennie was preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Adrinne Harris, brother Stephen Harris, and in-laws, Riney and Esther Buerkle. Daddy, you brought sunshine to everyone who knew you. You were so strong and brave and we all love you very much. You were our rock and strength here on earth, and are now our guardian angel. We will miss you every day and think of you always. The family would like to thank the Billings Clinic, Dr’s Whittenberger and Klee, the Oncology staff and Riverstone Hospice for the care and kindness given to Dennie and his family. Visitation will be held from 2-8pm Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral services will be 2pm Thursday at Pilgrim Congregational Church with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church, the American Cancer Society or Riverstone Hospice. |
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Dear Bev, and family... You are certainly being kept in all of our prayers and we certainly want to let you know how saddened we are that you have lost such a wonderful person from your lives. We are all with you in thought & prayer until your return. We hope you can feel our 'many hugs' through the next few days. The Will James Faculty & Staff % Wanda Berube/Faculty Committee Member
Dennie, knowing you as long as I have, you have become one of those true friends you get to have so seldom in a persons lifetime. The years we played softball together were filled with so many special moments. All of the "Team Mates" will be a special group. So Dennie is there baseball in Heaven? Thank you dear friend for the special good times and memories remembered. Friends Forever Ed & Coleen Thomas
TO THE HARRIS FAMILY,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DENNIE AND I WORKED AT THE
GAZETTE BACK IN THE EARLY 90'S HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND CO-WORKER WE SHARED
LAUGHS ON THE NIGHT SHIFT. HE ALSO HELPED ME WITH WINDOW AND DOORS IN THE
HOMES I BUILT AND REMODELED OVER THE PAST 14 YEARS HE TRULY WAS ONE OF THE
BEST YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS SINCERELY, ED DIMICH
Dennie was the best boss I ever had, I will always remember his sense of
humor and his heart. He was the hardest worker in our department at Home
Depot, always out doing all of us younger guys. When my wife was pregnant
and sick he was always very caring and supportive. I will never forget him
and his gigantic heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and
friends. Dennie was truly a genuinely great man. The memory of a good person is a blessing. Proverb 10:7 We are very blessed to have known
this man. Keith and Stephanie Dengel
Bev, Kim, and Shelly, Your Washington relatives have
been and will continue to pray for you and the family during these difficult
days. We rejoice that Dennie is now in heaven, out of pain, and with the
many others who have gone before him. We all look forward to seeing you next
year. Until we meet again, blessings to you and yours! Keith and Pat Elmore
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