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Dennis Wilkinson Obituary

WILKINSON, Dennis L. Dennis L. Wilkinson, born July 11, 1947, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on March 24, 2009 at age 61. A resident of Irvine for the past 31 years, Dennis was born in Monrovia, CA, and was a graduate of La Quinta High School in Westminster, CA and received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Architecture in 1973 from California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. Dennis was an accomplished award winning Architect and owned his own firm, Wilkinson and Associates. He won numerous awards and was recognized throughout the industry for his innovative designs. Some awards include Pacific Coast Builders Gold Nugget Award - Merit Award for best specialty housing, Best in American Living Awards -Grand Award best affordable for Mountain region, Best in American Living Awards, Best single family detached home, MIRM merit Awards for senior housing project of the year, as well as other awards and recognition throughout his long career. Dennis is survived by his life's love and wife of 36 years, Jamie; his three children, Robin, Jennifer, and Jeffrey; and his beloved granddaughter, Megan Casey, all of Irvine. A "Celebration of Life" event will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Santa Ana Country Club, 20382 Newport Blvd, Santa Ana, 92707. All friends and family are asked to wear their favorite Hawaiian attire. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dennis be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Apr. 5, 2009.

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David Carlson

June 15, 2009

My condolences to your family. I worked for Dennis back in 1986-87 as a summer intern from Cal Poly when he was with Meyer, Lasley, Wilkinson. I have very fond memories of wrapping up on Friday afternoons and having a beer or two and playing pool upstairs at the Arboretum building where we all worked. It was a great group of people to be around and Dennis was definitely a great part of my formative years as a student of architecture.

July "Bastajian" Burglin

April 11, 2009

Dear Jamie,
I just heard of Dennis' passing and I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I hope God blesses you with peace and comfort at this difficult time. Please know that he is in good company up in heaven--my parents will help show him the ropes...Love, July

Ann Dean

April 11, 2009

Dear Jamie,

Bob and I were so saddened to hear about Dennis. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Cashman

April 7, 2009

Jamie, Robin, Jeff, Jennifer.

My memories of Dennis are that he was always so gracious when all of us girls with Janel came to your home. My thoughts are with you.

Diana Munoz

April 4, 2009

I was a front receptionist for TICON in Irvine/Santa Ana where Dennis had his Architecture Firm. He was a very nice guy and I am really sad to hear the news. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Nadine Tarnoff-Bolotin

April 2, 2009

I remember many years ago, (late 70's, 80's & 90's) spending time with Dennis at the Real Estate/Escrow parties. He was always so nice and fun to be around. Just an all around nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jamie. May the love of your family and friends carry you thru this time of grief.

April 2, 2009

At one time I was a front receptionist at the Arboretum in Irvine where Dennis had his business. I am so very saddened and my heart and my prayers go out to Jamie and the family. I will always remember a simple act of kindness from Dennis. One day I got a call that my father was rushed to Hoag Hospital with a heart attack and was in surgery. Dennis was standing nearby and seeing that I was too distraught to drive he immediately stepped up and offered to go pick up my husband from his work and bring him to me. I will never forget that about him. I enjoyed knowing you, Dennis. Aloha and enjoy the sunset.
Cheryl Davis

Bruce Bartosik

April 2, 2009

Dear Jamie..... I just heard and was stunned. I worked with Dennis at the Aboretum, right after he went on his own. I was so proud to give him a small Wilkinson-Associates sign for our work stations one year for christmas.. Dennis helped me when work was slow and times were tough. I will remember him very fondly. My most sincere considerations, Bruce.

Sophie Cripe

March 31, 2009

Our love and thoughts are with you. I just discovered that dennis was born the very day before me. We were almost exactly the same age. May God bless the family with happy memories of Dennis in their life. Memories are always with us.

Skip Verrengia

March 31, 2009

May GOD bless and watch over Jamie and the rest of the Wilkinson family at this time of sorrow. I remember Dennis from our time spent in many of the Drafting classes at La Quinta.
My prayers are with the family

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