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Dennis Mower Obituary
Dennis Allen Mower, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather returned to his Father in Heaven on November 16, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 11, 1937 in Fairview, Utah to Fred Webster and Maurine Kiesel Mower.
Dennis grew up in beautiful Oak Creek, Utah. He attended Snow College where he participated as a member of the football team. As a young man, he faithfully served in the Eastern States LDS Mission. Following his mission, Dennis served as a member of the Utah National Guard. He met his sweetheart, Beverly Videll Johnson, while attending Brigham Young University and married her for time and all eternity September 9, 1961 in the Manti LDS Temple. Upon graduating from BYU, they moved to Roosevelt, Utah and Dennis worked as a counselor and teacher at Union High School. He later spent 10 years working for the Ute Indian tribe while serving as a member of the school board. Dennis continued his life long career in education by serving as Superintendent of Duchesne County School District and later as Superintendent of North Sanpete School District.
Dennis loved running, golfing, and fishing for rainbow trout. He loved all sports and was a True Blue Cougar Fan who loved to wake his children by calling, "Rise and Shout the Cougars are out!" He could tell anyone who asked the exact distance from his home to Cougar Stadium.
Dennis was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a profound love for his Savior. Dennis taught by word and example that great joy is found in loving and serving others. He felt blessed to hold many church callings that allowed him to influence the lives of others. Dennis served alongside his eternal companion in the California, Los Angeles Mission, the New Jersey, Cherry Hill Mission, and as an ordinance worker in the Manti LDS Temple. He was anxious to return once again to the mission field to share the gospel that he loved.
Dennis is survived by his wife Beverly and their eight children: Greg (Christy) Mower, Sharene (Peter) Mallett, Suzanne (Troy) Larsen, Mike (Stephanie) Mower, Shelly (Mark) Anderson, Jenny (Daren) Koldewyn, Jeff (April) Mower, and Melissa (Seth) Valentine. He is also survived by 35 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his siblings: Marcia (Ralph) Tucker, Morris (Sharlene) Mower, George Clair Mower, Jed (Cindy) Mower, Sherry (Marlin) Christensen, Judy Smith, and sisters-in-law Oleah and Kathy Mower.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Baby sister, Galen, Larry and Roger Mower.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Shafer View Ward LDS Chapel, 1695 E. Amity Road, Meridian with a viewing to be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will take place at the Melba Cemetery, in Melba later that day at 3 p.m. Arrangements are being provided by Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 467-7300
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Mower
November 29, 2012
Beverly and Family: We extend our sincere condolences to you upon hearing of your loss. We know Dennis is going forward, and pray the Lord will bless you as you do the same. We extend our love to all of you--Wes & Ruth Benge, California, Riverside LDS Mission.
November 25, 2012
Dear Beverly and Family,
Dennis was a great example to me as a teenager when he returned from his first mission. When he returned to Fairview, he along with you were wonderful examples of service to our heavenly father and all who knew you in the ward. Our hearts and love go out to you as you are without this great man. May you have the Lord's choicest blessing at this time.
Evin and Elaine Jensen
Buckeye, Arizona
Gary and Carole White
November 25, 2012
Dear Beverly, We were saddened to read of the passing of Dennis. He was a remarkable man with a great capacity for service to others. We enjoyed so much our association with him and your family in Roosevelt 3rd ward. Our condolences to you and our family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon McKenzie Bryant
November 23, 2012
Beverly,
Those who knew and worked with Dennis know him as a great, kind,and caring man. May you and your family receive comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tonya Labrum Dillard
November 23, 2012
I was blessed to have President Mower in my life. He always made me feel like part of your family and loved me. What a blessing he was to this earth and I hope to follow in his example and treat others as he did.
cherish engle
November 22, 2012
i love this amazing man so much, what an amazing influence in so many lives. he will be missed.
Sharlene Nielson Hansen
November 21, 2012
Dear Mower Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Dennis as Bishop of Roosevelt 3rd ward when I got married. I always enjoyed having you in our Roosevelt ward. Thanks for all the good memories I had of your family.
Sharlene Nielson Hansen West Valley City Utah
Hilary Silberman
November 21, 2012
Dear Jennifer and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Hilary Silberman
November 21, 2012
Dear mower family, we are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a wonderful man. I will remember him as a great neighbor. I will remember that wonder laugh and smile he had :) our prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Angie Moore zubiate and Bryce and Marsha Moore
Shigae Flynn
November 21, 2012
Love you all.
November 21, 2012
Dear Beverly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have thought often of you and your family over the years. I admired Dennis as a Superintendent and a spiritual leader. I love and respect you too and remember fondly the years we taught together.
Sincerely,
Mary Mortensen Endner
Butte, Montana
Shanan and Kelly Rosenlund
November 21, 2012
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dennis What a great man he was our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time...
He will be missed.
November 21, 2012
Dear Beverly,
We were so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis was a great person and we appreciated our association with you (enjoyed the convention trips we shared). Phil appreciated Dennis as School Superintendent; he was great.
Love, Phil & Marva Thompson, Pocatello, Idaho
November 21, 2012
Dear Beverly, We express our deepest sympathies to you. Dennis was a great man and we appreciated working with him and associating with you (enjoyed the fun convention trips we shared). Dennis was a super superintendent and I will always appreciate working under him. Phil & Marva Thompson, Pocatello, Idaho
leslie keisel
November 21, 2012
I have such fond memories of Dennis and am so grateful that he came to North Sanpete to conclude his career. I felt I had a friend in him the first time I met him on one of the first days he was on the job. His communication with people was always with kindness. I watched him work and learned from him. He is a great man. My heart aches for you Beverly. I know you must feel a great loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
November 21, 2012
Beverly,
We were sorry to hear about Dennis. He was such a wonderful man. We wish you much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of him to help you get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Claudia and Lamont Christensen
Rebecca Carr Lewis
November 20, 2012
When I was a Junior at Orem High School, Mr. Mower was a student teacher in my American History class. I remember him well not only because he was (I thought), tall and good-looking) but because he was a great teacher. May the Lord bless you at this tender time. Rebecca Carr Lewis
Brent Thorne
November 20, 2012
Dennis was a great educator and a friend. A person I greatly admired. Please accept our sincere condolences.
November 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of our dear friend
Dennis passing. We appreciate the good
memories we have of him and of you Beverly. Sincerely, Scott and KaDee Edrington-Las Vegas, Nevada.
Larry Murray
November 20, 2012
Beverly, It was a sad thing to read about Dennis today in the Desert News. He is such a great man and had such a strong influence on us as a young couple in Roosevelt. We want you to know that we love you both very much. Larry and Cheryl Murray
Jo Ann Handy
November 20, 2012
Dearest Bev & Family,
My thoughts are with you today as I recall the great strength of President/Superintendent Mower. Dennis was a kind and warm individual in whom I felt great confidence. You are a wonderful family and I have fond memories of you. Bev, you are so blessed. Prayers for you...
Janie Moysh
November 20, 2012
Even though many years have passed since our days in Roosevelt Third Ward ... my memories bring me right back and I feel blessed to know Bishop Mower and your wonderful family Beverly. What wonderful times those were! May Heavenly Father comfort and sustain you through this loss. My love and prayers are with you. Janie Labrum Moysh
Jack Bell
November 20, 2012
Dennis was a great friend, golfing buddy, boss, and spiritual leader. I fondly remember his friendship and wish you the Lord's blessings at his passing.
Morris Mower
November 20, 2012
We will miss this great man. Our love to Bev and the family.
Alan Winterton
November 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless you and comfort you at this time of sadness, but remember this is not the end but a beginning.
November 19, 2012
Beverly and family. My prayers and love to you all at the passing of your husband and father. He was truly a great leader in the Roosevelt Stake. I loved working with and learned so much from his council. It must have been that good Sanpete blood that ran through his veins. May you have peace now and in the coming months. Love. Gayle Buchanan
Cliff Perkins
November 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Beverley and the Mower children. He was great in the eyes of those who knew and loved him.I am greatfull for having the privelage of working with him in the Duchesne County School District and knowing his wife and children.I had a lot of love for this family.
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