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Dennis Ohms Obituary
Cedar City
Dennis Ray Ohms was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 22, 1945 to Raymond Henry and Helen Arlene Barr Ohms. He married Carol Ann Peterson in the St. George Temple for time and all eternity on December 30, 1969. He was welcomed into the World of Spirits and back to our Heavenly Father on August 10, 2015. He experienced an unexpected heart attack and passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the mountains.
He is survived by his wife Carol, his sister Darlene Ohms Larsen, his brother Donald William Ohms, his children: Amy Ohms Archibald (Scott), Jenny Ohms Julander (David), Gabe Ray Ohms (Jessica), Seth Ray Ohms (Bridget), Sarah Ohms Poe (Aaron), 16 grandchildren with whom he loved to spend his time, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
He graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City and Dixie College in St. George. He enjoyed playing football for both schools. While attending Dixie College, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained an active member throughout his life.
He served as a missionary in the Great Lakes Mission (1967-1969). He has served in numerous Church callings, the most recent being an Ordinance Worker in the St. George Temple. He was passionate about his family and Family History research.
He held the position of Bookstore Director at Southern Utah University for over 40 years. He was active in horseshoe pitching since his childhood, winning the Utah State Championship and participating in many NHPA World Tournaments. He established the Southern Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Association and was honored to serve as its president over the last 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father William Thomas Edwards and his infant brother Ronald Ohms.
He was a loving Husband, Papa, Grandpa, Uncle Denny, and Friend and will be missed by all who knew him. We look forward to being with him again.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the LDS Midvalley-Three Peaks Chapel (40 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). A viewing will be on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City, UT). On Friday, August 14, 2015, the viewing will be held at 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Interment will be in the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Ohms
Gary Gilbert
August 5, 2021
Dear Brother you are still sorely missed!! Just looking at your picture brings a pang of pain to my heart!!! I look forward to seeing you on the other side of the vail!! Love you Dennis!!
Nolan Ashman
September 6, 2016
I will remember Dennis forever. He and I became acquainted the first year I taught at DSC, 1965. Dennis was one of my students, nominated me for teacher of the year, and remained a friend from this time on. How fitting it is to have a memorial for him. He earned it and I wish him well at the bookstore in Heaven.
August 19, 2015
Dennis was my 11 year old scout leader in Enoch and I enjoyed him very much and learned a lot from him. He was a great example to me and I was happy to see him at the SUU bookstore when I enrolled at SUU. I am sure you will miss him Carol! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
August 18, 2015
Dear Carol and Family,
We're keeping you in our hearts and prayers. May your memories and faith be a comfort and a blessing as you mourn the loss of such a kind, caring man.
Hugs,
Jordan & Lana Smith Family
August 17, 2015
Carol, so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Our prayers are with you.
The Curls,
Bernie Larson
August 16, 2015
Carol and Family, Was very sorry to hear of Dennis's passing.May God be with all and feel His loving presence. He will be missed!
Leo & Debby Michaud
August 16, 2015
To Carol and Seth and all of Dennis' family - we are SO sad to hear of his sudden passing. He was always thinking and acting to improve the sport of horseshoe pitching. We looked forward to seeing him every year. There is definitely a void now where Dennis was. We send you our thoughts and condolences.
Kendell & Diana Fuller
August 14, 2015
Carol and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. We are deeply saddened at your loss and our loss. The world has lost a wonderful man and leader. We will miss him.
Norma Peterson
August 13, 2015
Carol,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dennis was a wonderful friend to so many way back in our Dixie days. I think he was "Mr. Dixie." He set the spirit as I imagine he has done since. May your memories be a blessing to you.
August 13, 2015
Carol and family,
Our hearts are broken at Dennis's passing. You two have been such good friends to Betty and I. Since learning of his death we have been reminiscing about our fun times we had together when we were first married. I have remembered the hikes that Dennis and I went on through the Zion Narrows and the streams leading into Zion NP from the rim of Cedar Canyon. We also remember the evenings of playing cards and "Gal" giving birth to puppies and watching her balance a dog biscuit on her nose. Those were good times, we will miss him.
Jack and Betty Bell.
michael Taylor
August 13, 2015
My condolences to the family I knew Dennis though the sport of horseshoes. Buying from Dennis I got to know him and met him several times at the world tournaments. I thought of him as a friend and will miss him.
August 13, 2015
We are so sorry to read about Dennis' passing. He was a great promoter of horseshoes and will be missed in the horseshoe world.
Boyd Stonerock
Lucky Shoe Pro Shop
Steve King. Family
August 12, 2015
I'm sorry carol and family. He was in Richfield last Saturday doing my tournament we had as always had nice visit. I started playing horseshoes 30 years ago because of Dennis. I have so many good memories of the ohms family in horseshoes. What a great example of how a person should live their life. So so sorry
Nolan Ashman
August 12, 2015
Dennis, friend, student, colleague. I extend sincerest sympathy to your family at this sad time. I will always have a special place in my heart for Dennis; he submitted my name as "teacher of the year, 1966". Thank you, and throw a good game in heaven.
Casey Sluys
August 12, 2015
Although Dennis and I did not agree with every idea he proposed he was a force in the promotion of organized horseshoe pitching. We hope Omega will continue to manufacture horseshoes. Carol, our deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
Annie Lindsay
August 12, 2015
Thinking of you today Carol. I have great memories of your family.
Kris orton
August 12, 2015
I was saddened to hear about Dennis 's passing. I have many fond memories of the 13 years that I worked with him at the bookstore. My love and prayers are with your family.
David Sidles
August 12, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. Dennis and I had many conversations about the future of the NHPA. I will miss him.
Krishna Quinney
August 12, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs your way.
Lynnette Gallagher
August 12, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of this loss. May he rest in peace. Love to all of my Ohms Family.
August 12, 2015
Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was always nice to help you two at the bank. Pam @ State Bank
Zeno & Jeanette Parry
August 12, 2015
We will miss our friend. We send love to the family.
Paul and Karen Searle
August 12, 2015
Our hearts hurt for all of you! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob McKee
August 12, 2015
Deepest condolences from horseshoe pitchers in Pa.
Richard Buell
August 11, 2015
Sorry to hear this, Dennis was a special person and always a great friend to me. Condolences for his family, he will be missed. RIP my friend.
Vernile Prince
August 11, 2015
We served side by side in the temple every Thursday morning for the past three months as he trained me to follow him as Initiatory Coordinator. I learned to love this gentle, loving man and will miss him as will so many others.
Terry Cuthbertson
August 11, 2015
My condolences for the family. He will be greatly missed. I had recently talked to Dennis about his plans for hosting the 2017 World Horseshoe Tournament in St. George and how we were thinking of attending the event.
Terry & Celia Cuthbertson
Jill (Hunter) Pettey
August 11, 2015
Wish I could be there in person, but know we're praying for the Ohms clan here in FL. Love you guys!
August 11, 2015
Dear Carol and Family:
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. You have made many wonderful memories together as a family which will help lessen the sadness and fill your mind with his love for you. Our prayers are with you.
We love you, Louie Keeney and JoAnn Alvey
Elaine (and family) Stephens
August 11, 2015
Dear Carol and Family,
My condolences for you at this time. May you feel comfort and peace.
Gary & Lilli Gilbert
August 11, 2015
Today the world is a little less happy without Dennis in it. I am so happy that I had the privilege of knowing him and being his friend. For over 30 years we shared our love for pitching horseshoes. Both as associates, players and competitors. I learned a lot from Dennis not only in horseshoes but in life. What a great example Dennis has been to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. It's a happy day on the other side of the Vail where I'm sure the Savior was there to greet Dennis with open arms and said to him, "Well done my valiant son enter into my rest." I'm grateful to know I will embrace Dennis once again one day!!!
We Love you Carol, or prayers are with you...
Ken & Shari Adams
August 11, 2015
We are saddened by your loss - Dennis was a great man and loved by all who knew him - We will miss him dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers Love you all
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