Dennis Otterson

In 1951, a sister Diane was born. He loved being a “big brother”. The family moved to Santa Barbara in 1955 and the California adventure began.

Early years were spent with friends, many life-long, enjoying the California sun – waterskiing, surfing, fishing, hiking traveling – he loved the “great outdoors”.

His college years were spent at USB ad Cal Poly. His lifelong passion for education and the arts was developing. Also during his college years, he would go on the “Great European Adventure” with Anthony and his many travel adventures began.

His passion for teaching begins – Dennis is one of the original teachers at Yosemite High School. Mr. Otterson (aka “Mr. O”) taught many subjects, including the infamous “Drivers Education”. Most mountain drivers from YHS were taught by Mr. O. He retired his teaching career from Evergreen. He loved teaching, had many treasured memories, and loved seeing past students.

Many happy years were spent loving and making/sharing memories with his wife Maureen, his children – Cody (deceased), Banning and Mary (husband Adam) and his stepchildren, James (wife Sandy) and Thomas (wife Kim0. There are 9 grandchildren – Madison, Monica, Cassandra, Brandon, William, Xander, Coltin, Max, Alabama. There is great grandchild – Bristol.

His retirement years were spent with Maureen, family and loved ones – trailer traveling, collecting art, cruises – always enjoying life to the fullest.

WE CELEBRATE A TRULY GOOD MAN AND A LIFE WELL LIVED.

A celebration of life for Dennis will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Sierra Pines Church, Oakhurst, California.