It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Wiltse at his home in Tumbler Ridge. Dennis was fighting a short, but brave battle with lung cancer when he was suddenly taken from us.
Dennis was born in Penticton and moved to Kamloops at the age of 21 where he began his 38 year career as an engineer with the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Dennis was one of four children born to Dorothy Wiltse and the late Kenneth Wiltse. Dennis will be forever remembered by his siblings Leonard Wiltse, Elaine Steeves, and Grant (Claudie) Wiltse. Dennis was the proud father of four loving daughters; Missy (David) Wiltse, Jamie (Erik) Wiltse-Aulin, Erin Wiltse, and Alexis Wiltse, as well as grandchildren Maddy, Avrie, and Jackson, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Dennis was the beloved spouse to Debbie O'Handley for 17 years and a caring step-father to Mark (Sarah) Campbell, Joe (Crystal) O'Handley, Al (Tracy) O'Handley, Clair (Derek) O'Handley, and John O'Handley. Dennis cherished his many grandchildren Jamie, Junior, Brennan, Caleb, and Cayla.
Dennis was an avid outdoorsmen and dog lover with a passion for fly-fishing, hunting, and the tranquility of nature.
All are welcome to attend an informal Celebration of his life at the Rainbow's Roost Hall on Saturday January 31, 2015 at 1pm at 6675 Westsyde Road, Kamloops.