unorthodox (ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks) — adj not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc. I haven’t decided whether he would have liked this nickname or not, had I thought of it while he were still alive. He would have humored me I suppose. He was kind like that. I have had many somber hours since Dennis passed, and through all the sadness I find myself smiling. A dichotomy I … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
We will never forget you!
We are so happy to have had the pleasure of spending last Christmas with Dennis in Big Bear. If it hadn't been for his close relationship with Karen Schmieder for the last several years, we would have missed out on an opportunity to know one of the most gracious, warm and intelligent human beings I've ever met. I was in awe watching Dennis interact with my 8yr old daughter by … [Read more...]
Childhood Friendships Are Cherished Forever
I was very sorry to hear about Dennis. Dennis was a really sweet person. He had a great sense of humor and was very kind. I remember the first time I went to the Brentwood Mart, I was at Dennis' house on Bristol and he said, Let's ride our bikes to the Mart!" I asked, "What's a Mart?". And he said, "Follow me...". That's the point of Dennis. He was a leader. He was also a good … [Read more...]
Dancing With Dennis
One of my fondest memories of Dennis, was He & I dancing the night away. It could be in his living room, a party, or just about any place where the music was fun, and we could find a spot to kick up our heels. This was a picture taken a few years ago on Halloween at a party Pam had thrown, where we literally danced until the DJ stopped playing music. Dennis loved Halloween … [Read more...]
My Best Friend
This was Dennis & I last September in Big Bear enjoying the sun after a nice swim in the lake. He was the most fun-loving, caring, funny & giving man I have ever met. He was my best friend & I miss him dearly. Love you Dennis, Karen & "Ethel" (Pickle Toes) … [Read more...]