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Kerry Wu

Kerry Dennis Wu

1950 - 2016

BORN

1950

DIED

2016

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Portland State University

Kerry Wu Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Kerry Dennis Wu
Start: 2016-10-29T21:00:00.000Z
Location: The Brockey Center, South Seattle College

Kerry Dennis Wu

1950 ~ 2016

Beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and dedicated educator.

Dennis grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon; graduated from Rex Putnam High School, Portland State University, and University of Washington Foster School of Business Executive MBA. Dennis retired early from his corporate career at US West/CenturyLink to pursue his life's passion: teaching. He was an avid photographer and golfer, and was retired U.S. Army Reserve.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Pamela Cain; mother (Dorothy Wu), brother (Terry/Lynn), sister (Linda/Joseph), nephews (Andrew/Adrian), and a close extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Robert G. Wu.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Dennis: Saturday, October 29, 2:00 p.m; The Brockey Center, South Seattle College.

Our deep gratitude to Swedish Hospital staff and our family.

Gifts may be made in memory of Dennis to: www.southseattle.edu/foundation

Sign Dennis' on-line

Guest Book at www.Legacy.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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19 Entries

John Johnson

October 3, 2020

Wow..! 4 years have passed and I was talking with another friend last week about performance cars and I mentioned his name. Gone too soon my friend, but not forgotten...!

Hunter Ross

April 29, 2017

My condolences to you and your family. Dennis was such a kind and gentle person who was always very interesting to talk with. I always enjoyed it. He was a certified car nut through and through, which is how we connected. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

Jerry & Charlene Lee

October 30, 2016

Dennis you probably watched over us at your celebration of life yesterday. We hope you had a big smile on your face. It was touching to hear how many colleagues, friends, relatives and students have fond memories of you. You left a huge impact on many and will be dearly missed. May peace be with you.

John Johnson

October 30, 2016

Condolences to the Wu family. I knew Dennis from working at the phone company, and playing volleyball. He was a very formidable opponent, and a great teammate. In our conversations we discovered we both had a strong love and appreciation for performance cars. His AC Cobra was my ultimate fantasy car, and we had great discussions about that and his fantasy car the Lotus. He was a good man, a great friend and will be deeply missed.

Morris Wade

October 29, 2016

Dennis will be missed.
I knew Dennis as a friend and I worked with him at US West. He was a kind and enthusiastic person. He helped me with setting up a bicycle, skiing and photography. We kept in touch occasionally through the Accounting luncheon. I saw him on the street downtown just before he started the Executive MBA program. He was so happy and full of enthusiasm with the prospects. It is how I will always remember him, with a fiery passion for life.

NORMAN WATARI

October 27, 2016

Dennis will be greatly missed
He had the rare combination of intelligence, common sense and was very knowledgeable about a wide range of issues.
If you had any questions regarding what car, photographic equipment or stereo equipment to buy you would talk to Dennis.
He was always helpful and you knew if Dennis said it then he had done his home work regarding the product and he was speaking from his research of the product.

Don Warrick

October 14, 2016

I, too, played volleyball with Dennis in the phone company league and for a season in the architects' league at Green Lake. Dennis was a perfectionist player and left-handed, which made him hard to defend. He was smart, always fully engaged in what he was doing, and a nice guy.

David Bowman

October 14, 2016

I played many years with Dennis in the phone company volleyball league. He had a strong love for the game and I enjoyed playing with him.

David Bowman

October 14, 2016

I played Volleyball for many years with Dennis in the phone company volleyball league. He definitely had a passion for the game.

Joanne Meyers-Hinz

October 12, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Dennis as a TA at South Seattle College. His love and passion for each student was clear to anyone who took one of his classes. His legacy will carry on thru all of us.

Jim Jones

October 12, 2016

Dennis and I worked together for several years while he was the accounting witness for depreciation issues. Dennis maneuvered through regulatory mine fields of interrogatories, testimony, and hearings with style, grace, and compassion for those around him. He was truly a joy to work with and will be greatly missed.
He often quoted Yogi Berra so I'll end with the same.
If you come to a fork in the road take it. Yogi Berra
Rest in peace my friend.

Jim Jones
Larkspur, CO

Sanjay Kapoor

October 10, 2016

It is hard to look at his photo and not expect to see him putting his briefcase in the back of his car...

You will be missed Dennis!

Lynda Dabek

October 10, 2016

God bless you Dennis, it was a pleasure knowing you and working with you.
You'll be missed.

Fred Cain

October 10, 2016

Most of all a decent fellow and never to be forgotten. Dennis, wherever this journey takes you may it be forever in peace.

Dac Lam

October 10, 2016

Back in 4 years ago, I was sitting in Mr.Wu's first class at South Seattle College. He taught me Math 116, and he was my private tutor for accounting. And now, Mr.Wu, all of your emails and 2 recommendation letters are what I have about you. I was going to ask you for another one; however, it is too late. I am shocked- extremely shocked to hear that you are no longer with us. South Seattle College is now missing a picture of a man who wore a hat on his head, pulling his luggage and walking from this building to another building. REST IN PIECE Mr.Wu. Until we meet again.

October 9, 2016

I admired Dennis' passion for photography and enjoyed seeing some of his images in his home. I also appreciated his humor and reliability as a good neighbor. I could see how much went into his teaching, as a teacher myself. This is a loss but I am grateful to have known Dennis. Hugs and love to Pamela and family.

Deborah Kapoor, friend

Joe Smith

October 9, 2016

I taught with Dennis at North Seattle College before he moved to South Seattle College. I was inspired by Dennis's dedication to his students and his willingness to do whatever he could to help them learn. He was also eager to help to his fellow teachers by sharing teaching methods and insights and leading discussions on how we could improve serving our students. His passion for teaching and for his students shown though by his daily actions.
I will miss him.

Jaime Bryant

October 9, 2016

You will be missed Dennis!

Art Wong

October 9, 2016

I remember our family visiting in Coos Bay. i'm guessing I was in the 4th grade. We were clam digging and Dennis and I didn't notice the water sneaking in from behind us. I told Dennis, I think we have a slight problem, The water was too deep to cross. I can't remember how we got out, but I remember walking a ways to find a path out. We must have waded thru some water to get to safety. I don't remember losing any clams.

Art Wong

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