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Dennis Chatski Obituary

Dennis Vladimirovich Chatski passed away unexpectedly November 29, 2012. He is not gone from us; he is alive in the hearts of his family and friends.

Born in Magadan, Russia, Dennis arrived in Alaska with his mother at age 13. Fluent in both Russian and English, Dennis attended West High School. During his many years with the Hotel Captain Cook Dennis first met Kelsey, the woman who would later become his wife and his life. Destined, they reconnected while attending UAA and the best friends married August 2, 2008.

Dennis, Kelsey and son Mekhi moved to Ft. Worth for two years then to Kodiak, where Dennis completed his BS in Technology. After the joyous arrival of son Brodie they returned to Anchorage in 2012.

Life gave Dennis the glorious gift of spending his days with the loves of his life, Mekhi and Brodie. His boundless energy was selflessly dedicated to his family, be it changing diapers, using his culinary skills, losing to Mekhi at Monopoly, building the world's most over-engineered chicken coop or giving Kelsey a backrub at the end of a busy day. He foresaw every need and met it before it was asked; his creativity and innate ability provided solutions to any project he tackled.

Dennis developed close friendships wherever he went. Constantly in motion, Dennis logged thousands of miles on his bike, traipsed Kodiak in search of salmon and hiked in Alaska's beauty. Particularly special was Hatcher's Pass, where Dennis and Kelsey spent many cherished days together.

His light and true heart will be missed by wife and best friend Kelsey; sons Mekhi and Brodie; mother Tatiana and her husband Dennis Warth, and the many people whose lives he touched.

The family invites all to attend the memorial service 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 7 at the Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel, 440 East Klatt Road located on the grounds of Angelus Memorial Park. Reception to follow.

Please bring your stories of Dennis to share as we celebrate this well-loved man. Remembrances are also appreciated in the on-line guest book.

In lieu of flowers please donate in honor of Dennis to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at http://www.cff.org/tribute/dennis

The Chatski family thanks all their family and friends for their love and support.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2012.
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Thinking of you

November 16, 2013

your birthday is coming up, and i miss you

jessica duncan

October 26, 2013

Shonda Vazquez

December 19, 2012

Dennis was such a good person. I didn't know him long in Fort Worth, Texas. He was so kind to help my wife and I move to a retirement center. He was a very kind person. Big heart

Doyle Maynard

December 17, 2012

Dennis,
Dadgumit. It's too soon. Thanks for the good times slinging bags and Rockstars at the Captain Cook.

Kelsey,
I'm sorry, again, for this loss. Words can't comfort you, I know. But I will always be your friend, ready to help any time.

Jared Garrett

December 16, 2012

Kelsey and Family,
We are sorry to hear the news. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Trisha and Michele Sorenson

December 12, 2012

an awesome part of my late teens and early adulthood. forever missed, and loved.

Kristin Darque Smith

December 11, 2012

Dennis,
I have so many stories but I am sharing my favorite memory/picture of you. Andria and I didn't have a Christmas tree so you and David created a "tree" on our floor made of candy kisses. Then you posed next to it in a Santa hat.
You had a big affect on my life. I met my best friend because of you. You are also part of the reason that David and I dated, married, and have two beautiful children. You will be missed!

Tabitha Diehl

December 11, 2012

I found an email you sent me years ago, "If I could have just one wish, I would wish to wake up everyday to the sound of your breath on my neck, the warmth of your lips on my cheek, the touch of your fingers on my skin, and the feel of your heart beating with mine... Knowing that I could never find that feeling with anyone other than you is what love is to me!" That is my wish too my sweet husband, that is what love is to me, and that is now what grief is to me as well. I miss you and you are so loved.

Kelsey Chatski

December 10, 2012

Dennis, I'm proud to have been your classmate at west high and UAA. Unfortunately we went our separate ways in 1998, but i'm glad that you were a part of my life.

Joe Leong

December 10, 2012

You will be missed but always loved in so many hearts of friends and family!

Dana Stone

December 7, 2012

Jon Gardner

December 7, 2012

You were the best brother a girl could have. The world will be a darker place with out you. I will miss and love you. I will always remember you.

Tisha Dellinger(Matthews)

December 7, 2012

May your family and friends see you in every sunrise and sunset knowing you are at peace and being tended to in the arms of your Maker. God Bless you and yours always.

Gwen Mitchell

December 7, 2012

It has been years since we have seen each other. But you were still an important part of my life. You will be missed

Virginia Caggiano

December 7, 2012

Dennis you were always a true friend, someone who could be called in times of trouble or times of need. you would lift people up when they needed it and could always get everybody laughing histerically. you will be missed my friend. Even though years and distance have separated us you were and will always be a brother. I have been proud to see the man you became and My prayers are with your family.

Travis MacLaren

December 7, 2012

Dennis, you were my brother. I have been missing you all these years in the military and wish we could have spent more time together. Knowing that I will not be able to hear your voice again or see your smile when you talk about your family breaks my heart. I wish you peace until we meet again. Your Brother, Michael

Michael Haywood

December 6, 2012

Dennis (aka) Russian,
May heavens gates shine the answers to life an dissolve your pain an worries.
See you again on day Comrad.

To his Family, My heart goes out to you all during this time.

Jaco'b Endicott

December 6, 2012

While we hadn't seen each other in many years, I thought of you often. You're big heart and generous nature will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know you. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Thank you for being part of my life, memories I will always cherish. Your darling Mom, wife and precious babies are in my thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort and peace knowing you are always with them.

Shaylene Ernisse

December 6, 2012

Dennis, we all miss you so very much. It is unbelievable that you are not with us anymore, we know you are with us in spirit and you will always be in our hearts. May peace be with you. Love, Your Mother-In-Law and friend Pam

Pamela Goodwin

December 5, 2012

Dennis, you were a true friend and always up for an adventure. God speed my friend and may your family find peace at this time.

Amber Hess

December 5, 2012

It's been so many years since I saw you Dennis, I always thought there was more time. I pray your passing was peaceful, I know you are now in the arms of our Lord, Rest in Peace my friend. You and your family are in my prayers.

Megan McLoud-Russell

December 5, 2012

you will be missed

jonathan gardner

December 5, 2012

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