Dennis Orgill

Dennis Ryan Orgill, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away at home on May 13, 2012. Dennis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 11, 1943, the second of four sons, to Willis and Vearis Orgill. Dennis grew up in Grantsville, graduated from Grantsville High School and attended BYU after serving in the North British LDS Mission. He married Judith Simmonds in the Salt Lake Temple on May 27, 1966. Dennis spent 38 years in a career at the Tooele Army Depot. Dennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many callings over the years. He was a talented artist and is often remembered for his keen sense of humor and quick wit. Dennis found his greatest joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren. While we mourn his passing, we rejoice in the knowledge that we will one day be reunited with him. His family would like to extend a special thanks to Harmony Home Health & Hospice for their compassionate care. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Joel, Matthew, and Jon. Survived by his wife, Judy; children Steven (Michele) Orgill, Kevin (Julie) Orgill, Susan (Craig) Ratcliffe, Karen (Jim) Holt, Diane (Darin) Leslie, Alison (Rob) Ferguson, Ryan (Stefanie) Orgill, and Sharon (James) Anderson; brothers Glenn “Ef” Orgill, Von Orgill, Nathan “Skip” Dopp, Steve Orgill, Mark Orgill, Ted Orgill; sisters Kathy Skene, Kerri Beckloff, Leslie McLean, Lisa Evertson, and Loni Mitchell; and 33 grandchildren. A viewing will be held Friday, May 18, 2012, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Clark 2nd Ward, 81 Church Street, Grantsville, and Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 10:00-11:30am, prior to the funeral service at 12:00pm. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery.