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Dennis Hattem

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nov 11, 1952 – Jan 14, 2020

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BORN
November 11, 1952
DIED
January 14, 2020
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Hattem, Dennis Dennis Moses Hattem, 67, passed away on January 14, 2020, in the company of his son and siblings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a long illness. Dennis was born in Grand Rapids on November 11, 1952, to the late Moses and Maxine Hattem. Dennis was a lifelong explorer, artist and...

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I shared acting scenes and cigarettes with Dennis. He always had a good perspective on current events!

I just came across this after talking about Dennis to some friends of mine. We had a great gig going in Botswana where we partnered up to locate and design landfill sites. I often wonder, and still do a bit, about how these 2 some practitioners in Botswana could get a contract and hire a 2500 person firm to subcontract to us! He was a great person to share the work with and we had a lot of fun. I didn´t know about his acting career until today. Good on him for following his dreams ... and...

I remember Dennis as a great person and just a joy to be around. I was good friends with his brother Duane and the entire Hattem family. My heart weighs heavy for all of you!!

I knew Dennis from a scene study class in L.A. We had many role together. The last one we were an old married couple on stage that couldn't seem to decide to end it or fight it out. I loved sharing cigarettes with Dennis.

Very sorry to hear this. My father and his were very good friends. My prayers go out to all that thought about and loved Dennis. Rest in peace great man!

I first met Dennis in 1977 in a bar in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. We were both in the Peace Corps in northeast Malaysia. I can't remember the name of the place, but if Dennis were here, he'd tell me. What I initially found most enchanting about Dennis was that after asking me a question, he actually listened to the answer. That was of course, before I knew that he was such a charmer. A talented musician and song writer, a fellow traveler and adventurer, a companion in the fight for social...

Was fortunate to work with Dennis at Theatrikos here in Flagstaff. We had a week apart birthdays (the same year!). Will miss his talents - wry wit and sense of humor. Fly high my friend! Love and sympathies to his loved ones! ♥

Such a talented, funny, and beautiful soul. I am so very grateful for the laughter and time spent together onstage and off. You truly had a way about you.

Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with you.