Obituary: Dennis, Wilma
Age 95
DENNIS,
Wilma
(Age 95)
Wilma Dennis (Hudlow), passed away Oct. 23rd, 2012.
Mom was born June 7th, 1917 in Rathdrum, Idaho to Rufus and Emma Hudlow.
She moved to Troy, MT by team and wagon in 1920, where her family homesteaded on Kilbrennan Lake.
She attended school in Troy, MT where she graduated in 1935.
Mom had a love of the outdoors including: hunting, fishing, gathering and growing a huge vegetable garden, not only for enjoyment but to provide for her family.
Mom loved picking huckleberries, an activity she enjoyed into her 88th year.
She also had a fondness for collecting and growing irises of every color.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Robert J. Dennis; daughters, Karen Blume and Ellen Davis; four grandchildren, and all eight of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Lester D. VanNote and wife, Marla of Spokane, WA; Janeth L. Hilmes and husband, Ronald of Yaak, MT; Darlene J. Kates of Spokane, WA; Ronald C. Jenson and wife, Linda of Creston, WA; Dwayne A. Jenson and wife, Lisa of Palmer,AK; Catherine E. Dennis of Spokane,WA; and stepson Robert R. Zuck and wife, Sheryl of Canyonville, OR.
She was blessed with 25 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 30 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandson.
Upon her request.
in lieu of services the family invites you to come share memories and celebrate her life on Nov. 4th 2pm-6pm at The Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood in Spokane.