Dennis-Poteete-Obituary

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Dennis Lance Poteete

Bakersfield, California

Jun 22, 1932 – Sep 24, 2024 (Age 92)

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BORN
June 22, 1932
DIED
September 24, 2024
AGE
92
LOCATION
Bakersfield, California

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Dennis Lance Poteete was born in Taft, California on June 22nd, 1932 to Tascol Clayborn Poteete and his lovely wife Glamer Belle. Dad enjoyed growing up in Taft participating in track and basketball at the world-famous Taft Union High School. Upon graduation in 1950, Dad entered the Air Force...

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Dennis Poteete (and Shirley) are life-long friends of my parents, Stirling Price and Jan Johnson Price. Stirling and Dennis were the best of friends in high school and never let the friendship go. Well in to retirement, their annual high-school "Mini-reunion" was a weekend party with trips all over California. I was lucky enough to meet Dennis & Shirley several times . Dennis was kind and funny and made my dad and me, light up ! I´ll always remember our dinner at the Woolgrowers restaurant...

Grandpa (Dennis Poteete) was steady and good and kind. For all the ways he took care of his family and loved us, we will miss him forever.

Uncle Denny will be missed. My memories of him are a hardy laugh and a funny story. He was my dad's right hand man and we will all miss him terribly. Sending my love and condolences to Jim, Karen and the kids.

I met Dennis when I went to work at Hopper Inc in 1978. Dennis became my boss 4 months after I joined the company and he was a great man to work for. Dennis became much more than a boss, he became a mentor and a valued friend. We not only worked together but spent countless hours riding motorcycles, camping and traveling together. RIP old friend, until we meet again.

Very sorry for your loss Jim. God Bless to your Dad, and all of his survivors. It was a great experience knowing you in high school and I'm sure your Dad was very proud of his children. God Bless, and prayers to everyone!