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Dennis's obituary

Dennis, 80, passed away suddenly after developing an infection following surgery on November 22, 2021.  He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on June 23, 1941, graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California, in 1959 and from Fresno State College in 1963.  He attended Art Center School in Southern California until he was drafted into the Army.  Following his discharge Dennis used his amazing talent and started a commercial art business, Dennis Curtin Studio.  After many successful years he retired.  

Dennis and Jill had lived in Hermosa Beach, CA, Palm Springs, CA,  Bainbridge  Island, WA, and most recently Laguna Beach, CA.  They loved each other deeply, enjoyed life fully and will be missed, 

Dennis is survived by his wife, Jill Seawright Curtin*, his daughter, Tracey Kelly, son-in-law, Ryan Kelly, grandsons Tyler and Reed Kelly, sister, Sharon Moore, nephew, Damon Moore, and niece, Shannon Powell.

*Sadly, Jill passed away on January 2, 2022.

For details regarding Dennis' memorial service, please contact Tracey Kelly at (805) 455-6329.

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Dennis and I went to Jr. High and High Schools together in Fresno, CA. We also attended  what was the Fresno State Coll…
Dennis and I went to Jr. High and High Schools together in Fresno, CA. We also attended  what was t…
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