Green Valley, Arizona
1945 - 2025
Dennis D Van VactorAugust 31, 1945 - August 16, 2025It is best to describe Dennis's life with one word: music. He excelled early as a "piano man" performing his first professional gig at age 12. He successfully toured the US and Canada performing for years before entering the piano industry with...
Read MoreDennis´ wife, Martha, taught drama and English at Samaritan High School. I remember Dennis coming in to help out with the music for plays. H was such a jovial man and will be missed greatly.
Retta Hanks
August 26, 2025 | Friend
What a wonderfully talented and funny person. We will cherish every moment we spent with him and Martha.
Bill and Jan
August 21, 2025 | Friend
Dennis was a fraternity brother, LXA at the University of South Dakota. I´ll always remember him at the piano, in the house living room, always a smile on his face, entertaining us with beautiful music. Gotta be a special place for those that created such emotional peace for others throughout their lifetime. My thoughts to Martha & family. Gary Leslie Siverts
Gary L. Siverts
August 21, 2025 | School
Dennis ("Van") was my Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brother at Univ. of So. Dakota: He was a great "Brother". In 1966, Van constructed a bunk bed above my bed and moved into my one-bedroom apartment. Van always had a good word for everyone. I miss Van but am positive he is in Heaven entertaining all with his piano talents. Daniel L. Jackson
Daniel Lee Jackson
August 21, 2025 | Friend
So sorry to hear about out Dennis! My sincere condolences .Judie Hood Reazin
Judie Hood Reazin
August 19, 2025 | Friend
Such wonderful memories of him at the piano and we were just going to call him yesterday. Then got the sad news. (Never wait.) We'll miss him much! Love to all the family.
Julie Van Vactor
August 18, 2025 | Family
