(October 12, 1946 - September 29, 2011)
Dennis Lee Minnick’s life was one filled with love and service to all he knew and in many ways to those he didn’t know. He was generous and kind, never judgmental. He did not like being the center of attention, his quiet gentle soul preferring to remain behind the scenes. He was a voracious reader of good books and at any time could recall what he had read and quote it word for word. One of his favorite books was Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. He enjoyed sports and played on Payson High Schools football team. He was a pharmacy tech in the army, stationed with his family in Bangkok, Thailand. He loved “going to the cabin” and appreciated nature’s beauty, especially the desert. With his eye for detail he seemed to notice every leaf and stone. He and his family raised guide dogs for the blind. His joy was his family and serving the Lord. He served a faithful mission in the Eastern States. He also served as a Bishop, twice on the High Council of the Salt Lake Jordan Stake, was involved with scouting, Young Men’s, a Sunday School Teacher, and an Ordinance Worker in the Jordan River Temple. He was a devoted employee, working for United Parcel Service (UPS) for 37 years. A time to relax found him stretched out on the floor with his family around him, declining to take a softer seat. The desires of his seven children and 23 grandchildren always came before his own.
He is survived by his wife Linda, children Rebecca, Kara, John (Natalie), Craig (Kim), Robert (Kris), Jordan (Aimee), Spencer (Tiffany), brother Howard, sisters Pat (Steve) Garbett, Janet (David) McMullin, Aunt Elayne, Aunt Barbara, many cousins, and close friends. Funeral Service Thursday Oct 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at the River Ridge First Ward, 10124 South 1300 West. Viewing Wednesday Oct 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Jenkins Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 S.) and on Thursday from 9:30–10:30 am at the church. Interment Oct 7, 2011 Lyman City Cemetery, Lyman, Utah.
