DENNIS MYCOFF

MYCOFF, DENNIS

Dennis Mycoff, 60 years young, passed from this world to the next on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011. Dennis, the sole owner and operator of Mycoff Printing and Rubber stamps, was the oldest printer in Alachua County. He saw many print shops open and close, relocate or be sold. His business was in the same location for 37 years. Born a PA Yankee, he became a Southern Gentleman at a very early age, after moving to South Florida with his parents, Don and Jean Mycoff. There he acquired many friends and the knowledge and love of printing. After helping to manage the Ft. Lauderdale Tribune, he and his parents moved to High Springs where they bought 40 acres of pasture land and put down their roots.

At the tender age of 26, he married his wife, Terri. And for 34 wonderful years the two of them remained close and loving. When their daughter, Diana was born, Dennis became a very loving father. Over the course of time, Dennis helped many people starting their own businesses through his print shop. Established businesses knew they could depend on him for their repeat

printing orders.

Dennis gained a son when his daughter married Michael Adams. Keeping in touch with his many friends in South Florida allowed Dennis to help with the several school reunions he and Terri attended. His quick witt and love of a good joke helped to keep life interesting and never boring!

In his later years, he worked as a courier. It was not unusual for him to deliver everything from furniture to pints of blood or even artificial joints. Several times he delivered live nerves for transplant. You can imagine what he had to say about that! His passing will be a great loss to all the medical personnel who waited for him at the hospitals.

His stories of breaking horses, training guard dogs, the fishing stories of the ones that "got away" and the ones he landed are still told among his friends and family.

When his grand-daughter, Charity was born, he felt too young to be a grand-dad, so he became "Pops". In the four generation pictures taken recently, the pride and love he held for his family was plain for all to see.

He was a member of the Lions Club and North Florida Road Riders Motorcycle Club.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Mycoff. He is survived by his wife, Terri Mycoff; daughter, Diana (Michael) Adams; grand daughter, Charity; and mother, Jean Mycoff. His friends, too numerous to count, his customers and co-workers and his many farm animals will miss him terribly.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Dennis' name. Thank you.