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Carl Borup Obituary

Carl Dennis Borup

1943-2025

Salt Lake City, UT-Carl Dennis Borup, 81, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis, as he was known, was the oldest child of Hazel Backus and Carl Eric Borup. He grew up in a lively household in Salt Lake City with three younger brothers: Jim, David, and Steven. Some of his fondest early memories were of hunting and fishing trips with his dad and brothers in the mountains of Utah.

Dennis was drawn to leadership and working with others and served as Student Body President of South High School in 1961. He graduated from the University of Utah, where he made many lifelong friends in the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He married college sweetheart Connie McCormick and soon they welcomed their daughter Rachel. The small family then moved to Holladay where they lived happily for many years. Dennis was legendary in the neighborhood for his beautiful flowers and tidy yard.

Dennis worked at IBM where he was again drawn to leadership roles and made many lifelong friends through his career. He loved to bring friends from different parts of his life together for fishing trips at the McCormick family cabin in Island Park, Idaho. Not all of the stories from those fishing trips have been independently verified.

In retirement, Connie and Dennis loved spending time with their two adored granddaughters, Lucy and Alice, about whom Dennis could and did brag for hours. Connie and Dennis also enjoyed traveling the world together. On safari in Zimbabwe, they listened to lions roaring outside their tent at night. In Tibet, they drank yak butter tea with the locals. Those were some of the best times of their lives.

When Dennis's health declined, he joined the community at the Wellington where he made more good friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the Wellington for their special care of Dennis.

Dennis is predeceased by his parents, Hazel and Carl Borup, and his brother Jim Borup. He is survived by brothers David Borup and Steven Borup (wife Nilda), wife Connie Borup, daughter Rachel Borup, son-in-law Andrew Gettig, and granddaughters Lucy Borup-Douglas and Alice Gettig and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Dennis's life at Stark's Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E., Millcreek, UT, Friday, March 28, 5-7PM.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune, The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 20 to Mar. 26, 2025.

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Susan (Hilbert) Oakden

March 29, 2025

Wanted to send my deepest sympathies to the family of Dennis. I am Robert Hilbert's daughter, Susan. My Dad was Hazel's baby brother. I remember Dennis visiting my Dad and him telling me how much he really enjoyed those visits. I remember Dennis in our younger years and he always had a fabulous smile and was so pleasant to talk to. Unfortunately, we didn't remain close as Backus cousins...not sure why?? May the love and memories you shared with Dennis bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

W. Brent Maxfield

March 28, 2025

I cherished my friendship with Denny Borup. Denny was an instigator and organized many adventures for many friends (aka the boys) and others. He enriched life for of all us. Friendships were bolstered by Denny's efforts to create and manage activities - most notably trips to Henry's Lake in Idaho. He was a skilled fisherman, boater and four-wheeler - ( If you were brave enough to join him for an excursion). He was a faithful friend, a skilled listener and worked at staying in touch. He was a solid family man. He was an individual to be emulated and he will be miss by all us the were lucky enough to know and experience his spirit. My sincere sympathy is extended to Denny's family.
Old Buddy Brent Maxfield

Gordon LaFleur

March 25, 2025

Connie...Marsha and I extend our deepest condolences. We hope that your fondest memories of Dennis, the sharing of his favorite places, most loved movies, songs and foods, the retelling of stories about him
will resonate through time with your family may make him still with. you always.

Doris Brunatti

March 22, 2025

The Madsen- Brunatti family wish to share their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Connie, his daughter and her family, along with the Borup brothes and their families. Dennis was a great guy.. Our family histories paralleled in unique ways. Both our families shared brothers named Dennis who went to South together; brothers named David (who also dated sisters),; two brothers who passed away in their youth; and Steve and Doris went to South dated in their teens, and have remained lifelong friends. So nany coincidences. Sadly, both the Dennis's have passed on. Cherish each other for life is short. May we all appreciate and value fond memories of our time together.

STEVEN M BORUP

March 22, 2025

Borup-Backus Family portrait (1958). Dennis age 15. Parents Carl and Hazel were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1942. Their 4 sons, brothers Dennis, James, David, & Steven were all born in this sacred covenant of marriage and will dwell together again beyond the veil in the eternal world to come. Families are forever!

Connie Lockhart

March 21, 2025

Condolences to the family, I worked with Dennis at IBM in the South Temple IBM office and like him very much. I also attended an art show of Connie's work at the University of Utah with my husband Tom. We are sorry for your loss and wish you peace and love.

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