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Dennis Gifford Obituary

Dennis M. Gifford, 54, of Topeka, died Nov. 3, 2011. He will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Service at 6:00 p.m. Cremation will follow services. Inurnment later at Prairie Center Cemetery in Burlingame. Memorial to assist the family may be sent to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and full obituary at www.brennanmathenafh.com

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov. 4, 2011.

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September 30, 2012

To all Dennis loved ones....I'm shocked....I didn't know of Dennis death 'til today. My heart goes out to all of you...he was so young but in Gods loving arms & reunited with his parents! Dennis was indeed a precious soul....I'll see you in heaven one day, my friend, who I too knew from JEC....may God bless you all!

July 5, 2012

Dennis was a good man, a good father, and so much more. Dennis we will miss you so much!!

Jean

November 8, 2011

To all;
Dennis was the most gentle guy I have known. We had many nights going over lots of problems. I will miss him stopping by to chat. All he was is a big POOH BEAR and we all loved him. I really miss him alot. He will be in my heart forever. Missing you lots Dennis.
Love Forever
Jean

William Renyer

November 7, 2011

So many memories came flooding back to me, of Dennis,like his wolf pack, back in High School

Kyle and Jessica Connor

November 5, 2011

Dennis will be greatly missed by our family, he was a great person.

Richard Kern

November 5, 2011

Mary Jo,

I grieve in your loss of Dennis. Very sad tonight. Dennis was a quiet, yet great man. I regret my decision to leave you and the family, and move to Florida.

Peace be with you. I miss you and think of you daily. I still have the cross and beads.

Love you and miss you.

Rick

November 5, 2011

Sorry for your loss Tanner.
Randy Henderson

Brian, Zoe & Niomi Johnson

November 5, 2011

Dennis was a great man, the world has lost a gentle soul this day.

Steve Shipps

November 4, 2011

Lots of great memories with my buddy Dennis, like that black '65 396 Chev. God bless you and your family, friend.

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