Obituary for David M. "Mike" Dennison
David M. “Mike” Dennison, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 after a valiant 13 year battle with Waldenstroms Lymphoma. He was surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on October 3, 1940 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Kenneth T. and Genevieve E. (Perkins) Dennison
He spent nearly 50 years in southern Prince George’s County, MD before retiring to Shippensburg where he spent the last 18 years. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Shippensburg Fish and Game Association. He also enjoyed reading, playing acoustic guitar, cars, carpentry, and cycling. He faithfully attended Calvary Baptist Church in Chambersburg.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia R. (Stokes) Dennison; four daughters, Judith (Len) Nale, Lisa (Steve) Sumner, Diane Wooten, and Christine (Jeff) Young; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathy Peacock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, Chambersburg, with a luncheon to follow. Pastor Dan McClintock will officiate. A brief time of visitation with the family will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s name to SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice at 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202 or at spiritrustlutheran.org. Contributions may also be made to Mercy Ships at www.mercyships.org.
He was born on October 3, 1940 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Kenneth T. and Genevieve E. (Perkins) Dennison
He spent nearly 50 years in southern Prince George’s County, MD before retiring to Shippensburg where he spent the last 18 years. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Shippensburg Fish and Game Association. He also enjoyed reading, playing acoustic guitar, cars, carpentry, and cycling. He faithfully attended Calvary Baptist Church in Chambersburg.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia R. (Stokes) Dennison; four daughters, Judith (Len) Nale, Lisa (Steve) Sumner, Diane Wooten, and Christine (Jeff) Young; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathy Peacock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, Chambersburg, with a luncheon to follow. Pastor Dan McClintock will officiate. A brief time of visitation with the family will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s name to SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice at 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202 or at spiritrustlutheran.org. Contributions may also be made to Mercy Ships at www.mercyships.org.