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1922
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2019
Helen Dennerlein Obituary
Pat was born and raised in Queens, N.Y., but has been a longtime Alaska resident. During her banking career in New York, she became one of the first woman managers, opening several new bank branches on Long Island. Sewing was one of her favorite pastimes and passion along with her deep love for cats. Pat was an active member of St. John United Methodist, where she devoted many hours of her time. One of her proudest accomplishments in her life was to become "Nana" to so many extended family here in Anchorage.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Radcliffe; son, Chip Dennerlein and his wife Bucky; grandchildren, Christopher Ford and his wife Courtney, and Claire Dennerlein Manson and her husband Paul; and her great-granddaughters, Phoebe and Iona.
Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Dennerlein; and son-in-law, Dean Radcliffe.
The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., at St. John United Methodist.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to Providence Horizon House, 4140 Folker Street, Anchorage, AK 99507. We want to thank the entire staff for their friendship, generosity, and excellent care of Pat the past six years.
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Carol TenBrock
October 20, 2020
I remember Mrs. Dennerlein from when I was a little girl. She was my Sunday school teacher at the United Methodist Church in Plainview, New York. She was very kind, loving and generous to the children. I was sad when she moved away to Alaska to live closer to her daughter. Although I am middle-aged now her influence has left a lasting impression on me, and I strive to be to children what she was to us, and was a Sunday school teacher myself for many years.
Margaret Griffo
April 22, 2019
I met Pat while visiting Horizon House weekly with my dog Waverly. We talked every week and she shared her life in NY, talked about her cat, and always had a smile and kind word. She liked the dog but made it clear cats were her favorite! I saw her at St. John for services as well. More recently there was always a smile when we came to tell her how much we cared for her. I will hang on to treasured memories of a wonderful, kind, generous woman. So very sorry for your loss.
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Christopher Ford
April 14, 2019
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Bob Miller
April 14, 2019
My sympathy to Chip and his entire family on the loss of Mrs. Dennerlein after a long and wonderful life. I hope your love for her and your memories will bring you comfort.
M Cc
April 13, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences.You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give you and your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace will give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and your family and the comfort in the memories that you shared. 2 Thessalonians 2 15,16 .
Don & Nancy Lockman
April 12, 2019
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
It was a pleasure to know Pat, she was a wonderful woman that everyone loved.
April 11, 2019
What a wonderful long life your loved one had, Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. Special mightiness indeed. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.*
F&D
April 11, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need. - Psalm 56:8
April 11, 2019
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God give you strength to cope. May you continue to cherish your wonderful memories. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
April 11, 2019
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 119:76*
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