Dennis Newman

January 22, 1957 - July 12, 2010

Dennis Jay Newman passed away on July 12, 2010 in Provo, Utah at the age of 53. Dennis was born in Payson, Utah on January 22, 1957 to Jay and Betty Newman and grew up in Springville, Utah with five siblings. He served an LDS mission in Minnesota and Wisconsin and was a faithful member of the church all his life. Dennis married his sweetheart, Elayne, on August 25, 1978. They lived most of their life together in Utah County where they raised six children. Dennis worked for BYU and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, motorcycles, gardening, and serving in the community. Dennis loved his family, was a friend to all he met, had a great sense of humor, and exemplified service throughout his life. His favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren who all loved their papa. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Betty, and his brother-in-law, Grant. He leaves behind his wife, Elayne; his six children: Sharyn (Andrew), Emilee (Eli), Kari (Kyle), Beccah (Tyler), Jeff, and Doug; his seven grandchildren: Katie, Melissa, Hannah, Katherine, Malakai, Ivy, and Kendal; his father, Jay; his siblings: Jane, Kathy, Ray, Marilyn, and Pat; and by countless others who love and miss him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Grandview 7th Ward Chapel, 1120 North 850 West, Provo. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center, Friday evening from 6 until 8 and Saturday at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.bergmortuary.com or [email protected]