Dennis Walter Gulsvig
May 4, 1939 - October 23, 2010
Obituary
Dennis Walter Gulsvig, age 71 died peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 23, 2010 surrounded by his family. Dennis was born May 4, 1939 to Edwin and Doris Gulsvig in Moorhead, Minnesota. He grew up in Seattle and attended Garfield High School. He enlisted in the Navy at age 18 and was stationed at Navel Base Tacoma. He married Josie Jean Marisigan on December 17, 1963 and later divorced. Dennis worked for several years in the diesel engine rebuilding industry both in Seattle and Salt Lake City, Utah were he lived for 16 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler and sports fan. Dennis is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lynnette; daughters, Denise Shirley, Stephanie Gulsvig, Diane Mark Marton, Sherry Anthony Harrison-Fitze and Rachelle Darrel Fusselman; son, Kenneth Harrison; grand-daughters, Lisa, Tasha, Kelsey, Heather, Alexandra, Selena, and Tabitha; grand-sons, Christopher Michelle, Tyrone Monica, Nicholas Ashley, Randy, Dennis, Michael, Zach, Timothy, Christian, Mark, and Dylan; great grand-daughters Shawnna and Skyla; great grand-sons, Tyler, Syncere, and Nicholas; sister, Diane Ron Campbell; brothers, John Gulsvig and Richard Jan Gulsvig and several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Lynn and Hazel Timothy; brother Byron Leroy Gulsvig; sisters-in-law Geri Gulsvig and Phyllis Fowler; brother-in-law Newell Christensen and nephew Marty Maxfield. We will all cherish our memories of Poppy’s mischievous sense of humor and how much he adored all of his children, grand children, and great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:00 am at the LDS, Normandy Park Ward, 200 S. 177th Place, Normandy Park, WA 98148. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Committal and Military Honors will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA.
I has been a long time since saw you last. I wish we could have been able to spend some time together in the years gone by. I just recently found out about you and regret not being able see you again. Miss you. Love Richard
Daddy,
So many images come to mind whenever I speak your name. It seems without you in my life things have not been the same. As a child and growing up, all those times when I looked up at you with my big blue eyes, no matter what happened in my life you could make my gray skies blue. Some days I hear your voice and turn to see your face, yet in my turning…it seems the sound has been erased. Who will I turn to for jokes when I need a laugh? No one can tell a good joke as good as you.
Oh dad, if I could turn back time and once more hear your voice, I’d tell you that out of all the dads you would still be my choice. Please always know I love you and no one can take your place, Years may come and go but your memory will never be erased. I wanted to send you and grandma all my love. Missing you soo much
Ragmop
Dad…it’s been so hard these past few weeks since you have been gone. I love and miss you sooo very much! I think of you always! I know you are much happier being with grandma and grandpa and feeling no pain. I have so many memories that I will cherish always! I had a hard time seeing you in so much pain and I didn’t want those kinds of memories so I needed to make sure I only had very few of those even though it was hard not to be there with you when you left. I’m glad my sisters were strong and could be there for you…I’m sorry I couldn’t be there as much. I know someday I will be with you again Daddy…Love you sooo much…your big girl….Denise.
Have heard so many wonderful stories, what an amazing life he lived.
The service and memorial were very beautiful and will always last in my memory. RIP Mr. Gulsvig!!!
Dad,
It’s been a week almost to the hour and I can’t believe your gone. If I only knew it would be our last conversation at breakfast… I would have spent every second thanking you for everything you have done for me..I would have told you how lucky I was to have you in my life. I would have told you how proud I was to have you as my father. I would have reminded you of how much your grandchildren loved you. I would have told you how happy I was that you got to meet “my” grandchildren. When I hugged you I would not have let go..I would have told you in more detail how much I loved you!!! I might have begged you to stay.. but today you were laid to rest and I take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering and most of all that you are with Grandma and Grandpa. I love you Dad! I miss you so much!
Love alway and forever,
DiDi
SWAK
Lynette and family I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
We are sorry for your loss however, under the circumstances we think he will be in a better place and won’t have to suffer with that terrible disease. We know he loved his family and we thank him so much for giving us his daughter Rachelle who is the wonderful Mother of our two Grandchildren Dylan and Tabith.
Love,
Ken & Edie
I just send my regards to your family in this hard times i never know you but i knew 3 of your sweet daughters and i just want to support them and the rest of the family by write here.
“”There in eternity’s pretty light, has millions of angelic children a large common house,
a house of joy, laughter and peace. Together with their father god in eternity.
There are no more tears, just happy faces you see.
And the angelic children’s beautiful song you hear, from infant crowd that never dies.
For now they have found peace, and security with God in eternity.””
This is an odd time as the moments are filled with both sadness and joy, it is clear that the sadness is from the loss however you all have had so much joy in the knowing and sharing of this man, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and for me, supporter of the gymnastics coach.
I will miss you big brother. I love you and think of you offten. Love John
There aren’t words to express how much I miss your laughter, silly jokes and conversations at the dining room table. I even miss the way you could get my dander up with a word or a glance – all in fun of course. I will miss you everyday and look forward to the day when I can see you again. I know our Heavenly Father loves you and has welcomed you home. I love you more than I can say – afterall I have been your “best girl” and wife for such a long time.
I miss you soo much dad. The best moments with you is when I was young you used to always missed your mouth when you ate chocolate cake and have it all over your forhead, then comes a glass of milk it will be running down all over your face. I will always be your RagMop. I love you very much!
I love and miss you poppy. Especially all the funny jokes and stories you have told me.
love, Dylan
I LOVE AND MISS THE BEST POPPY EVER
Our sympathy to all.
Rosalie and family.
We love and miss you Dad.
Miss and Love you tons Dad.
I love you so much Dad x o x o x o
Love, Stephanie Jo Dumb Dumb Gulsvig
Love And Miss You Grampa!
i love and miss you grandpa