Dennis Hassell “took his final bows” Good Friday, April 15th at 2:40pm Eastern. He had been in Tidewell Hospice House since Wednesday, at 9:00pm. He never regained full consciousness after he was taken off of the ventilator Tuesday,12-April afternoon in Doctors Hospital – actually not since he was found ‘unresponsive’ at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital Thursday night April 7th. Dennis died peacefully with me holding him. Although this has been a long series of hospitalizations since March 21th, his final days were in a beautiful, loving, humane and physically supportive care facility. I cannot say enough about hospice.

My sister, Connie was with me during this period and guided and supported me immeasurably. Thank God for Connie …. And for all of you who have been with and for me throughout this journey.

Dennis was 76 - born July 11, 1945 in Yakima, Washington to William and Iris Hassell.

He loved to ‘make technology work for people’ – as he would say it. He was a man of service, whether is was as an electrical engineer designing systems for his clients in the Silicon Valley as working for Amdahl Corporation or as a independent contractor which he was for many years. He expanded his being ‘mister fix-it’ into his volunteer/assisting with Landmark Worldwide as a Course Supervisor and on into the on-line Zoom presentations developed during the COVID-era.

Dennis attended Eisenhower High School in Yakima, Washington where he was both in the orchestra and band. He proudly marched in J.F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Parade in Washington DC in 1961. He attended Washington State University where in 1967 he received his BA in Electrical Engineering and then enlisted in the US Airforce and attended Officers Training School in San Antonio, Texas. Dennis completed his 4 years at Wright-Patterson base in Dayton, Ohio.

He is survived by……

His Wife: Cookie Boudreaux – of Bradenton

His Two Sons and their families:

Christopher Hassell – of Boulder, CO, his daughter in law - Sarah Hassell and two grand daughters: Athena, Hanna & Alexzis Hassell

Douglas Hassell of Tacoma, WA, his daughter in law – Brandy Hassell and grand son: Charles Obrecht

His Brother: Bill Hassell and wife Joyce Hassell – of Rockaway Beach, OR

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dennis Hassell are suggested to the following because of what he loved.

Music – Classical and all music. He loved his early training in music.

Sarasota Orchestra – Youth Orchestra –On line: In Memorium / Honorarium Gift | Sarasota Orchestra

Checks:

Sarasota OrchestraATTN: Development709 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota FL 34236

Transformational Programs created by Werner Erhard – Dennis was a constant participant in these programs from 1976 until Feb, 2022.

Erhard Library -The best way is for checks to be made out to:CSU Fullerton Philanthropic FoundationATTN: Terry Giles11537 Raintree Circle, Houston, Texas 77024

Tidewell Hospice – Cookie chose this because of the care they took of Dennis during his last 3 days.Tidewell Hospice: https://tidewellfoundation.or…

Memorial Services…... To be announced at a later date.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to Neptune Society, Fort Myers. 

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