Dennis Pendleton

August 15, 2015

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Dennis Pendleton
Des Moines

Dennis Wayne Pendleton, 64, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Dennis was born July 20, 1951, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Marjorie and Leon “Slim” Cardwell. After high school, he began working for the railroad. Through his travels on the railroad, he met and married Linda Russo and together they raised their two daughters, Breanne and Kalin. They settled permanently in Urbandale, Iowa where he worked for the Urbandale Police Department, and then for the Des Moines Police Department, from where he retired, after a total of 18 years.

Dennis spent his retirement enjoying fishing, especially with his friends he called “brothers.” He liked photography and often took drives to the country to find his perfect wildlife snapshot. He loved spending time with his family and was known as “Grandpa Denny” to his six grandchildren and many extended family members. He volunteered at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Denny had a genuine personality and will be remembered as a man of his word.

He is survived by his daughters, Breanne (Chris) Costa and Kalin Pendleton; sister, Wilma; brother, Gary; six grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends; and his cat, “The General.” He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Per Denny’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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