Dennis McWhinney was born on November 10, 1946. He was a loving and fun husband, father, and grandpa. Dennis grew up in Seattle, WA and graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle. Immediately after graduating Dennis joined the US Marine Corps and served most of his military career during the Vietnam War. After ten years of military service Dennis was honorably discharged and became the Bucoda town Marshall. Shortly thereafter Dennis became a Thurston County Deputy Sheriff serving south Thurston County for thirteen years. Dennis retired from the Thurston County Sheriff's Department in 1994 and spent his retired time with his family and his dog Roxy, watching football and working on his small farm. Dennis passed away on Tuesday, October 19th with his family by his side at Providence Centralia hospital. Dennis is survived by his wife Judy, his sons JoJo, T.J., David, and Lucas his daughters Kristin, and Denise, his grandchildren Kelsy, Jordon, Kaylie, and Connor along with his extended family Kara, Roy, Chris, Kaylub, Allisha, DJ, Seth and Madison. Dennis was 63 years old. A celebration of life and potluck will be held this Saturday, October 23rd at the Bucoda Gym, 2:00 pm. Public Welcome.
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