Dennis G Mccoy
February 4, 1958 — June 25, 2015
dennis McCoy
dennis Eugene McCoy died suddenly at home in McCall, Idaho on June 25, 2015 at the age of 57. dennis was born in Upland, California on February 4, 1958.
He graduated from Upland High School in 1976 and went on to earn a degree in forestry from Sierra College in 1982. dennis worked with the Del Rosa Hotshots in San Bernardino, California before becoming a Smokejumper in McCall, Idaho. dennis’ career with the Forest Service began in 1977 and continued until his retirement in 2013. dennis had truly found his calling and loved being a wildland firefighter and smokejumper, having completed over 500 jumps.
In the off season, dennis was a world traveler with Nepal holding a special place in his heart. Besides traveling, dennis’ interests included Taekwondo, skiing, kayaking (especially the Salmon and Payette Rivers), rock-climbing, running marathons and motorcycle riding. His family and friends will always remember his energetic pursuit of outdoor adventures.
dennis met Marilyn Olson, his future wife in 1985 and the following year they traveled to Nepal together. They enjoyed many adventures over the years, especially a float trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon where dennis rescued Marilyn by kayak after her raft flipped in Lava.
dennis’ commitment to Buddhism led him to India twice to hear His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His beliefs strengthened his understanding of suffering and he took comfort in knowing he will be reincarnated into another life form. dennis chose to use the lower case “d” in his name because it represented the insignificance of self.
dennis was a well read, self taught man with a wonderful gift as a story teller. He was generous, gentle, compassionate, fascinating to talk with and looked great in a kilt. He was an original and will be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved him.
dennis was preceded in death by his father Jack McCoy and siblings Daline and Dale McCoy. dennis is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his mother Barbara McCoy and his brother and sister-in-law David and Barbara McCoy of California. dennis is lovingly remembered by his niece Amanda McCoy and nephews Daniel, Aaron and Benjamin McCoy. He also leaves his beloved cat, dharma.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial celebration of dennis’ life which will be held at the home of Pam and Neal Davis, 198 Nisula Place on Thursday, July 2, at 5 p.m. for a potluck dinner. For directions please contact Pam at: padavis@frontiernet.net.
dennis Eugene McCoy died suddenly at home in McCall, Idaho on June 25, 2015 at the age of 57. dennis was born in Upland, California on February 4, 1958.
He graduated from Upland High School in 1976 and went on to earn a degree in forestry from Sierra College in 1982. dennis worked with the Del Rosa Hotshots in San Bernardino, California before becoming a Smokejumper in McCall, Idaho. dennis’ career with the Forest Service began in 1977 and continued until his retirement in 2013. dennis had truly found his calling and loved being a wildland firefighter and smokejumper, having completed over 500 jumps.
In the off season, dennis was a world traveler with Nepal holding a special place in his heart. Besides traveling, dennis’ interests included Taekwondo, skiing, kayaking (especially the Salmon and Payette Rivers), rock-climbing, running marathons and motorcycle riding. His family and friends will always remember his energetic pursuit of outdoor adventures.
dennis met Marilyn Olson, his future wife in 1985 and the following year they traveled to Nepal together. They enjoyed many adventures over the years, especially a float trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon where dennis rescued Marilyn by kayak after her raft flipped in Lava.
dennis’ commitment to Buddhism led him to India twice to hear His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His beliefs strengthened his understanding of suffering and he took comfort in knowing he will be reincarnated into another life form. dennis chose to use the lower case “d” in his name because it represented the insignificance of self.
dennis was a well read, self taught man with a wonderful gift as a story teller. He was generous, gentle, compassionate, fascinating to talk with and looked great in a kilt. He was an original and will be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved him.
dennis was preceded in death by his father Jack McCoy and siblings Daline and Dale McCoy. dennis is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his mother Barbara McCoy and his brother and sister-in-law David and Barbara McCoy of California. dennis is lovingly remembered by his niece Amanda McCoy and nephews Daniel, Aaron and Benjamin McCoy. He also leaves his beloved cat, dharma.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial celebration of dennis’ life which will be held at the home of Pam and Neal Davis, 198 Nisula Place on Thursday, July 2, at 5 p.m. for a potluck dinner. For directions please contact Pam at: padavis@frontiernet.net.
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