SUDDETH, Dennis Ray August 31, 1947 - May 28, 2009
Dennis passed away peacefully with his family by his side, from complications associated with cancer on May 28th, 2009.
Dennis was born in Kingman, AZ and graduated from Page High School, Page, AZ, in 1965. After High School, he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. He returned and made his home in Clarkston, WA where he worked as an Iron Worker. He was married on September 7, 1976 to the love of his life, Andine. Dennis and Andine moved to Spokane, WA in 1984 where Dennis took a break from the work force to raise daughter Ashlee. Dennis could always be seen in the stands cheering on Ashlee and her friends or sitting in the audience watching her dance recitals. Dennis returned to school in 1988 and received a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Eastern Washington University and later began working for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
Dennis loved playing golf, and was a member of the Clarkston Country Club. He also enjoyed watching movies and television, playing cards, reading, traveling with his wife to warmer climates, watching sports with his son-in-law, and laughing with his family, friends, and co-workers. One of Dennis's greatest loves was his grandson Ashton and he was afforded the opportunity to spend the last year of his life with him.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father William "Mac" Suddeth and mother Jewel Suddeth. He is survived by Andine Suddeth, his wife for more than 32 beautiful years, his daughter Ashlee (Suddeth) Voie, son-in law Tommy Voie, grandson Ashton Voie, brother Michael Suddeth, sister Edrie Suddeth, and beloved pets Bailey and Bear.
Dennis will be remembered fondly as Andine's husband, Ashlee's "daddy", Ashton's "grampy" and to many, many, simply as friend.
The family will be holding a private celebration of life on June 6th, 2009.
The family requests all donations be sent to the National Hemophilia
Association.
Published on 6/4/2009 Spokesman-Review