Phoenix, Arizona
1959 - 2017
Pace, Dr. Dennis Eugene Dr. Dennis Eugene Pace, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend, guitar-playing member of the band, athlete, soccer coach and Doctor of Optometry, died on October 20, 2017 after a prolonged illness. Dennis, born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 17, 1959, is...
Read MoreI am Sorry to learn of Dennis's passing.We became aquatinted through our mutual affiliation of UCPE and basketball at what was then known as Harmon ( now Haas Pavilion).He exhibited many technical skills and sound fundamental knowledge of what we did, and was a very high quality person, liked by all.
Malik McClain, Lake Merritt
December 06, 2025
2 years...sad. Our kindest to you
Posey Nash
October 19, 2019 | Prescott, AZ | Friend
He was a kind, quiet man and he talked about ice skating but there was no mention of this sport in his obituary. He was our family eye doctor and I wish I had known more about him. We will miss him. I liked the part about no TV.
January 31, 2018
On behalf of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University, we send our condolences to the entire family. Dennis was a member of our MCO family and will be dearly missed.
Sarah Hinkley
November 08, 2017 | Big Rapids, MI
So sad to hear, he was a kind hearted person. I'm sorry for your loss.
cynthia corey
November 06, 2017 | Thompsonville, MI
To all of Dennis's friends and family,
I knew Dennis in another time and another life when we were roommates in Berkeley. I was fortunate to meet Ralph and Naomi and share some meals and many conversations. Dean even made it to the old Russell Street house at least once, and he shared stories about living in New York City in a scarier time.
The last time we spoke was 23 years or so ago, when I was living in Boston and looking for a summer job and Dennis encouraged me to come to...
Tom Brady
October 26, 2017 | New York, NY
To the Pace family -
There are not enough superlatives in existence to describe Dennis and his influence on the entire Benzie County community. There are literally multiple thousands of children who will have lasting memories...happy memories...because of his dedication to the Benzie 4-H Youth Soccer program for more than two decades. We will miss him as a leader, as a role model and as a friend.
-Debra Laws
Michigan State University Extension - Benzie County 4-H Program
October 26, 2017
To all of Dennis's family and friends: Dennis was a remarkable, loving and caring man. I know he will be greatly missed by so many people he touched throughout AZ & MI. With prayers and strength for all, Debbie Seplow
Debra Seplow
October 25, 2017 | Scottsdale, AZ
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pace,
My heart goes out to you. All your children are very special, must be because you are too. May God bless and keep you, now and in the days ahead.
Posey moore nash
October 25, 2017 | Prescott, AZ
