Dennis Mitchell Ketron
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Dennis Mitchell Ketron

  • August 22, 1954 - October 8, 2011
  • Beaverton, Oregon
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“My deepest condolences to the family and family of friends that Dennis has left behind. I have so many fun, happy, zany, personal memories of Dennis...Read More » ”
1 of 30 | Posted by: Jane Hansen - WA

“When Dennis and I were Seniors we headed to Boise with Mr. Rhodes, our drama teacher for the Declamation Competition. Dennis and I had been active...Read More » ”
2 of 30 | Posted by: Rebecca Priano - Post Falls, ID

“Denny always stood for what he believed in, even when no one stood behind him. He was a true champion, and I am honored to have had a few shorts...Read More » ”
3 of 30 | Posted by: nikol - beaverton, OR

“Ketron Family and Friends of Dennis: Dennis is a treasure of the heart and to lose him is like losing a piece of yourself. But the love that Dennis...Read More » ”
4 of 30 | Posted by: Deborah Monk - Portland, OR

“I am so blessed to have gotten to know and spend time with Dennis. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent together having coffee, lunch,...Read More » ”
5 of 30 | Posted by: Amie - Beaverton, OR

“Although I haven't seen Dennis is years I have fond memories of our time as teens. Dennis was always able to make me laugh and turned anything "sour...Read More » ”
6 of 30 | Posted by: Joanne Richardson - Spokane, WA

“Dennis... thank you so much for your friendship and for always making me smile. You are such a wonderful person and did such a great job for all of...Read More » ”
7 of 30 | Posted by: Angie Nelson - Vancouver, WA

“Dennis and I frist met in the very early 80's. From the moment I met him I knew I had a friend for life. We always called each other by our entire...Read More » ”
8 of 30 | Posted by: John Webster - Long Beach, CA

“Your light continues to shine. I will miss you Dennis. You always brightenened up my day at PCPA and made me laugh. You protected me and had a...Read More » ”
9 of 30 | Posted by: tauna - Portland, OR

“Dennis, You were my coworker, than we instantously became friends, we would enjoy talking about the men in our lives lol the drama at work and you...Read More » ”
10 of 30 | Posted by: Michelle Ladd - portland, OR

“Dennis' life is a call to us all to step up and get involved in our community and to live a life that will be remembered. What a memorable person! ...Read More » ”
11 of 30 | Posted by: Denise Ward - Federal Way, WA

“In memory of our beloved cousin Denny, we love you and will miss you greatly. ”
12 of 30 | Posted by: Bertia Binley - Seymour, MO

“Dennis I know you are in a safe and wonderful place. We will miss you. I want to express my sincere sampathy to your entire family....Phil ”
13 of 30 | Posted by: Phil Rippee - Marshfield, MO

“I got to know Dennis through a mutual friend when he worked at the telephone company many years ago. During these years, we have had many wonderful...Read More » ”
14 of 30 | Posted by: John Wott - Seattle, WA

“One of the things I will always remember is how he described waking up on Thanksgiving morning to the wonderful smell of the food cooking that he had...Read More » ”
15 of 30 | Posted by: Deena - Dundee, OR

“One of the things I will always remember is how he described waking up on Thanksgiving morning to the wonderful smell of the food cooking that he had...Read More » ”
16 of 30 | Posted by: Deena - Dundee, OR

“I got to know Dennis through a mutual friend when he worked at the telephone company many years ago. During these years, we have had many wonderful...Read More » ”
17 of 30 | Posted by: John Wott - Seattle , WA - Friend

“Dennis I know you are in a safe and wonderful place. We will miss you. I want to express my sincere sampathy to your entire family....Phil ”
18 of 30 | Posted by: Phil Rippee - Marshfield, MO

“In memory of our beloved cousin Denny, we love you and will miss you greatly. ”
19 of 30 | Posted by: Bertia Binley - Seymour, MO

“Dennis' life is a call to us all to step up and get involved in our community and to live a life that will be remembered. What a memorable person! ...Read More » ”
20 of 30 | Posted by: Denise Ward - Federal Way, WA

“Dennis, You were my coworker, than we instantously became friends, we would enjoy talking about the men in our lives lol the drama at work and you...Read More » ”
21 of 30 | Posted by: Michelle Ladd - portland, OR

“Your light continues to shine. I will miss you Dennis. You always brightenened up my day at PCPA and made me laugh. You protected me and had a...Read More » ”
22 of 30 | Posted by: tauna - Portland, OR - co-worker

“Dennis and I frist met in the very early 80's. From the moment I met him I knew I had a friend for life. We always called each other by our entire...Read More » ”
23 of 30 | Posted by: John Webster - Long Beach, CA

“Dennis... thank you so much for your friendship and for always making me smile. You are such a wonderful person and did such a great job for all of...Read More » ”
24 of 30 | Posted by: Angie Nelson - Vancouver, WA

“Although I haven't seen Dennis is years I have fond memories of our time as teens. Dennis was always able to make me laugh and turned anything "sour...Read More » ”
25 of 30 | Posted by: Joanne Richardson - Spokane, WA

“I am so blessed to have gotten to know and spend time with Dennis. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent together having coffee, lunch,...Read More » ”
26 of 30 | Posted by: Amie - Beaverton, OR - Friend

“Ketron Family and Friends of Dennis: Dennis is a treasure of the heart and to lose him is like losing a piece of yourself. But the love that...Read More » ”
27 of 30 | Posted by: Deborah Monk - Portland, OR

“Denny always stood for what he believed in, even when no one stood behind him. He was a true champion, and I am honored to have had a few shorts...Read More » ”
28 of 30 | Posted by: nikol - beaverton, OR

“When Dennis and I were Seniors we headed to Boise with Mr. Rhodes, our drama teacher for the Declamation Competition. Dennis and I had been active...Read More » ”
29 of 30 | Posted by: Rebecca Priano - Post Falls, ID

“My deepest condolences to the family and family of friends that Dennis has left behind. I have so many fun, happy, zany, personal memories of Dennis...Read More » ”
30 of 30 | Posted by: Jane Hansen - WA


Dennis Mitchell Ketron was born on August 22, 1954 and lost his battle with cancer on October 8, 2011. Dennis grew up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and after graduating from North Idaho College moved to Portland, Oregon where he earned his teaching degree, minoring in Black History, from Lewis and Clark College. Dennis loved to travel and had visited over 15 countries in his lifetime. He logged nearly 40,000 miles as an avid Volks-walker, and walked almost all the U. S. state capitols. Dennis was a dedicated volunteer. He began his volunteer service with the Mother's March of Dimes while he was still in Junior High. He most recently made the Polar Bear Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics, and even after having just found out about his illness, Dennis still helped the elderly prepare their taxes earlier this year. Dennis leaves behind a loving family and an extended family of dear friends. Dennis' memorial service will be held Friday, October 14th, at 10 am, at the Hillsboro First Congregational Church, 494 East Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon. Rev. Amy Jones will officiate. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dennis' doctors and nurses at Providence Hospice, and the Visiting Angels, for their support in caring for their brother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you volunteer your time to a charity of your choice, in order to honor Dennis' legacy of service to his community.