Dennis Myers

Denny Myers

Denny Myers passed away at his home in Gig Harbor, Washington, on March 14, 2007, at the age of 63. Denny was born on March 28, 1943, in Shelby, Iowa, to Dale and Delores Myers, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn, and his daughters, Denise and Melinda; son-in-law, Michael Baker; sister, Shirley Harrison; brother, Ron; sister-in-law, Diane Myers; stepmother, Elsie Myers; mother-in-law, Gertrude Langton; brother-in-law, Fredric; sister-in-law, Diane Langton; a large extended family and many wonderful friends.

Denny always embodied the finest traditions of courage, commitment, kindness, compassion, and community service. He served his country for four years as an Air Force Load Master, spending most of his time in and around Vietnam. He then served his community for 30 years as a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff, working as a patrol officer, a juvenile officer, co-coordinator of Crime Stoppers, liaison to the P.C. Sheriff's Posse, and finally as a community resource officer in the University Place Schools. He was recently delighted to be named one of the first two recipients of the Sheriff's Department "Meritorious Service Award." He truly made a difference and a positive contribution to his community and to the lives of his friends and family.

Viewing will be on Friday, March 16, from 5-8 p.m. in Haven of Rest Chapel, Gig Harbor, 253-851-9991. Inurnment Services will be held at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, Saturday, March 17, at 3:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way, on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.

Remembrances may be made in Denny's name to MultiCare Hospice or the American Cancer Society.