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Dennis SAYLOR Obituary
Born Mar. 5, 1944, to Victor and Audrey Saylor, Denny graduated from Conemaugh Township High School in Johnstown, Pa., in 1962. He joined the U.S. Army in 1966. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from Methodist College while in the service, and then continued on to Officer's Candidate School. He worked in logistics, military intelligence, was a company commander in Korea, and was a senior instructor for the Officer Advanced Course at Fort Eustis in Virginia. He was chief of ULCC in Rome, Italy. Denny was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in-country and many other awards for his outstanding service.
After retiring from the Army, in 1990, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, Denny worked as a defense contractor for several years, while earning his master's degree in education and human resource development. Denny briefly taught middle school in Newport News, Va. In 1993, Denny, LaDawna and several other dedicated veterans, who cared so much for their own broken warriors, developed and opened a homeless veterans shelter, VET'S, Inc. He worked tirelessly for three years, taking a year off to manage the shelter.
Denny brought LaDawna back to Rogue Valley in October 1999, where they ultimately settled on a hilltop in Ashland, Ore. This is where he spent his final days. He was quadriplegic and had the best of care.
Denny leaves his wife of 28 years LaDawna; daughter, Sharyn (Russ) Young; sons, Scott Allen (Kathie), Steve (Lindsey), Scott Geoffrey (Gloria), and Michael (Rachel) Sinks; sisters, Ruby (Lynn) Poole, and Malinda (Dick) Lloyd; brother-in-law, Jerry Kucera; 23 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four faithful companions.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey; father, Victor; brother, Victor; and sister-in-law, Cheryl Kucera.
We will miss you sweetheart, father, grampa, friend and mentor.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland, Ore. Inurnment, with full honors, will be in Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m., June 6, 2012. For more information, call (541) 482-6176. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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David Ostrom
May 19, 2021
I can add that he was a great guy who I was proud to call my friend. God Bless his soul and I hope to meet him again one day.
David Ostrom
David Ostrom
May 19, 2020
I'll never forget Dennis. He did me many good turns including getting my secretary back during the T-School reorganization, getting me a job in retirement and generally being a good fellow as with out presentation team for Gen Lilly's outdoor presentation. I went to his wedding and wish he were still here to celebrate it.
God Bless him!
David Ostrom
June 30, 2013
Another baby girl has been born to our family...Nylah June Henagin. She is Lacy's and is a real cutie. Just thought you would like to know. I love you. -L-
LaDawna Saylor
June 19, 2013
Hi again. We have added to our family. We have another great grandbaby. A boy, Aidan Ward Sinks, born on our Anniversary 26 Nov '12 and a grand daughter, Chloe Marie Saylor born 28 Nov '12. I love you Sweetie
LaDawna
April 24, 2013
Hi Sweetheart. Its 14 months today. I still struggle to go forward without your help, but it is getting better. I miss you so much, love you eternally, I'll be there....
April 24, 2013
It's been a year and 2 months exactly today. Although I am learning to breathe again, I still struggle without you to hold me up. I miss you Sweetheart!
LaDawna
August 6, 2012
I love you, Sweetheart....
LaDawna Saylor
May 31, 2012
This has been an exciting journey we went on. He was one of a kind and we loved each other so much. His loss has been a burning hole in my heart. I hope you can make the interment on 6 June @ 3 pm.
May 27, 2012
I remember LTC Saylor from my days at Fort Eustus and also you, LaDawna. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Horne, Winchester, VA
Dave & Ellen Ostrom
May 26, 2012
We were saddened to see the Obituary in the Daily Press. I did not know you had moved west. I recall attending the wedding 28 years ago when Denny and I worked at the T school and later at MPRI. Denny also got me a job at RSVP. Denny was a great guy and I'm sure his loving ways will be missed by all in his family and circle of friends.
Dave & Ellen Ostrom
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