Virginia Beach—
Dennis O. Bakken, 64, went to be with the Lord September 24, 2008. He was born in Minnesota on November 11, 1943.
Dennis served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He loved to fish, but most of all his pride and joy was his family.
He is survived by his three children, Tammy Showalter and husband Troy, Theresa Swanson and husband Richard, Dennis Bakken Jr. and wife Amy; seven grandchildren, T.J., Terry, Tiffany, Alex, Adam, Aaron and Ryann; one brother, Dean Wechsler; and a very special companion, Sandy Mcnabb of 17 years; and his sidekick, Boomer.
A service will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 11:00am at Albert G. Horton National Cemetery; 5310 Milner’s Road, Suffolk, VA. Donations can be made to the family by sending the donation to 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA. 23462. Condolences may be made to the family at altmeyer.com
Betty,Tammy,Theresa,& Denny-o,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Dennis was a good person with a big heart. I know that he is up there with god watching over each and everyone of you and your families. God bless you all.
Dear Bakken family,
We are very sorry for what you are going threw at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bless you All,
Ray and Donna Freeman
Dear Dennis & Amy and family: Our sincerest condolences go out to you all. May God bless Mr. Bakken and everyone he loves. Be strong for each other. Love, Aunt Shirley and family
Dear Tammy,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. I’m grateful you were able to be with your Dad in his time of need.
Love, Tracy
Dennis, Theresa, and Tammy,
I am so very sorry you all had to go through this. You did an amazing job taking care of your dad. He is lucky to have had such devoted, caring chilren to help him through this difficult time. I am glad Ryann and I had the chance to get to know him some during the past year or so. We are blessed to call you guys our family now, too.
Love always,
Amy
Denny-0,
I am so sorry to hear about your father passing away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With warmest regrets,
Your friend Kim
Gonna miss ya
Happy Birthday and Happy Veterans Day Dad! We are gonna take Ryann and Brendan to a parade today, wish you could see them now! I love you!
Happy Birthday Daddy! I Love and miss you very much.
Happy Father’s Day Dad! I miss you!
Happy Veterans Day and Happy Birthday Dad! You are missed!
Hey Dad, well it’s been 3 years today! We miss you! We are celebrating Brendan’s 1st Birthday today, I wish you could see him! Love you!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
I love and miss you
Love Adam
I loved your dad, he was a funny guy. He always made me laugh when all of us would get together.
I miss you Dad! I love you!
I wish I was able to spend more time with you, but I know you’re no longer suffering. I love you now and always. Love your Granddaughter Tiffany.
May God guide you and give you strength during your time of sorrow. He is in the best hands now and enjoying the fishing in paradise. Words can’t even begin to heal, only time. Live on w/ the memories and find your comfort in them. We love you
Sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Like I told you the other day. . .he’s up in heaven raising hell with my Daddy.
Love, Chiquita, Bill, Nicole, Brandon and the Boys!
Tammy & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that I can say to make you feel better. But, I want you to know that I am here for you just as you were for me when my mom passed away. My love and prayers go out to all of you! Tammy call me anytime day or night. With Love, Kim Jimenez
Tammy-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Know that God now has your Dad and all his pain and suffering is gone. He is smiling down on you and lovingly thanking you for all your love and support.
He will always be near and in your heart.
Love you,
Marie
Tammy,I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know the pain you are feeling, and over time it gets easier to handle. Just remember your daddy loved all you kids very much…. June
Thinking of you a lot these days! You should see Brendan, he’s huge, smiling and laughing like crazy now. Ryann is great with him! Miss you much!
To Our Tammy, Troy, Tiff & TJ, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and LOVE are with you. This, we know is a very hard & sad time. Your pain is our pain. God Bless and WE Love You
Denny O and Family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. God Bless You and Yours
Teresa and Family, it is so hard, we know. You are in our thoughts.
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. God Bless You and Yours
Betty, God Bless You and help you in what I am sure was a hard time for you too.
To Tammy & Family,
I was so saddened to learn of your Father’s passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending my heartfelt sympathy. I didn’t know your father but to leave the world a daughter as wonderful as you is no small accomplishment and for that alone I wish I could have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathies,
Tori
To Tammy and Bakken Family
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. We were friends from way back and I was shocked to hear of his death. One of the most precious memories of Dennis is how much he loved his kids. May God bless each of you, and your Mom too as I’m sure this has been difficult.
To Tammy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. I pray your memories will sustain you during this time of profound loss. I did not know your father but I’m sure he was a wonderful man because he raised beautiful children. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and want you to know that you’re in our thoughts & prayers. With Love, Joe, Ginger, Nicholas & Lacey
We know you are now in a place were you feel no more pain and we are grateful for that. We love you and miss you always. Love T.J. and Alli
We miss you, Ryann seen a picture of you holding her and said it was Papa Dennis, it was very sweet! We miss you lots!!!