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Dennis O. Bakken VIRGINIA BEACH - Dennis O. Bakken, 64, went to be with the Lord Sept. 24, 2008. He was born in Minnesota Nov. 11, 1943. Dennis served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. He loved to fish, but most of all, his pride and joy was his family. He is survived by his three children, Tammy Showalter and husband Troy, Theresa Swanson and husband Richard, Dennis Bakken Jr. and wife Amy; seven grandchildren, T.J., Terry, Tiffany, Alex, Adam, Aaron and Ryann; one brother, Dean Wechsler; and a very special companion, Sandy Mcnabb of 17 years; and his sidekick, Boomer. A service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Donations can be made to the family by sending the donations to 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
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Carolyn Stubbs
September 28, 2008
Tammy, Teresa, & Dennis, Jr.: I am so sorry to hear Dennis is gone. I have thought of him so many times, wondering how he was doing and where everyone in the family are located now. Tammy & Teresa may remember but I know Denny-O, as your Mom & Dad called him, wouldn't because he was probably still in diapers. These are the times that we regret not trying harder to keep in touch with old friends. Tammy, if at all possible, please let me hear from you after everything settles. You can contact me via e-mail as I am in Phoenix AZ and obviously unable to make the services but my thoughts & prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss as I know of no one having a bigger heart than Dennis and he sure loved you kids. I can just imagine the affection he had for the grandchildren. God bless.
Carolyn H. Stubbs
Gidget Kelley
September 28, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss.
Denis was a good hearted person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gidget,Gary,and Family
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