Dennis Luiz

Dennis Edward Luiz

1948 - 2019

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Obituary of Dennis Edward Luiz

Dennis Edward Luiz was born July 1, 1948 in Napa, CA to Edward and Lydia (Dutra) Luiz . He passed away on July 9, 2019, in Tacoma, WA at the age of 71, surrounded by his three daughters Louann, Marly, Whitney, grandchildren and other loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Adell “Pennie” Luiz.

Dennis grew up on a family owned dairy farm with his sisters Patricia and Shirley and his brother David. He loved the outdoors and the hard physical work of the milking business which aided him in the challenging transition into military service and the Vietnam War. Dennis served as a ground combat soldier and was medically/honorably discharged from the Army after 18 years.

 After his military career, Dennis worked as a school bus driver and ultimately retired from civil service on Ft. Lewis. He continued to work after retirement as a regular volunteer at the VA golf course in Lakewood, WA for more than eight years.  Dennis was a very caring and generous person to anyone who crossed his path. He was known for his bright smiles and boisterous heart.

We know that his reunion with his beloved, Pennie and the others who went on before was a joyful one.  We love you, Dennis, and look forward to our future reunion with you.  

Dennis will be put to final rest in a brief service with military honors at Tahoma National Cemetery on Aug. 15th in Kent, WA.

If interested, donations can be made in his honor to Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides free temporary lodging to the loved ones of veterans that are receiving extended medical treatment at military hospitals or VA medical centers.  www.fisherhouse.org