Dennis Starr "Dusty" Goldner
Dennis Starr "Dusty" Goldner
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A long-time Pacific Northwest resident (with some time in Southern California), Dennis graduated from Asotin High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1960. His enlistment was cut short due to medical discharge. After that, he married his lifelong partner, MaryLu, and went on to repair cash registers, work in multi-level marketing, write, illustrate, and publish a book. He also drove buses for Greyhound as well as the Peninsula and Clover Park school districts. In retirement, he continued his lifelong efforts to simply leave the world a better place than he found it.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents (Clifford Sr. and Ruth Maxwell) and siblings (Clifford Jr., Norman, George "Bud", Leilani Richards, LaDonna Scribner, Clayton "Smokey", and Judith "Judy" Poland.
And finally, he is survived by his wife (for 61 years), Mary Lacretia "MaryLu" Keeney Goldner; his son, Clifford William "Bill" Goldner III (married to Armand Aguila); and pseudo-adopted daughter, Linda Gayle Keeney Pelto (married to Rick Pelto).
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Reach Pacific Northwest, 8511 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98371.
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Armand Aguila
July 31, 2025
Goodbye, Dad. It was nice having you as a second dad in my life. I love you and will miss you.
Emily Muchemi
July 28, 2025
My heart goes out to Mary and Bill. Denny's warmth and presence will be greatly missed. May he rest in eternal peace
Tamera Lewis
July 28, 2025
Dear Uncle Denny, I will miss you greatly. I looked at you and saw such compassion and love for your family. I remember how you tried to teach me card games. And how competitive you were with my dad and Aunt Loni. You were the last of the siblings, and now you´re all up there playing cards and having gramma cook your favorite dishes. Gone but never forgotten. You are missed and loved greatly. Say hello to my dad and Aunts and Unclez. I love you always and forever. Your home now in Heaven
Sharon Parker
July 28, 2025
Deepest condolences to you & your family in the loss of Denny.
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