Dennis Joel Moultrie

BURLEY – Dennis Joel Moultrie, a 71-year-old resident of Burley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, March 21, 2016.

Dennis was raised in Burley, by a loving father and mother, Orville Joel and Reva Straubhaar Moultrie. He had a little sister, Carla, that taught him all he knew, so she thought.

He was educated and graduated from Burley High School. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in various callings, that include, elders quorum president, executive secretary to the bishopric, home teacher, and other roles in the church missionary program.

He was employed at Del Monte Foods, where he met his sweetheart, and later to be, companion; Kloepfer Concrete for ten years, and Kim Hansen Chevrolet, as a car salesperson until his retirement in 2015, having been employed there for 23 years. He enjoyed his employment and socializing with patrons. He made many friends as a result of his honesty and straight-forwardness. Dennis had a sense of humor and was a man of integrity.

He married Josette McLaws, June 8, 1978, in Burley. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah LDS Temple on June 2, 1989.

Dennis loved to read, play solitaire and work on solving crossword puzzles. He loved his community and enjoyed Sunday rides to see how the area has grown and developed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Josette (Josie); son, Bart (Trisha) Moultrie; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Cole Moultrie; sister, Carla (Jack) Mortensen; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

The family would like to thank all who have shared in their sorrow, especially the staff of the Mountain States Tumor Institute and caring neighbors; your kindness has been deeply appreciated.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Unity LDS church, 275 S. 250 E., of Burley. Burial will follow in the View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the D.L. Evans Bank Dennis Moultrie Memorial Fund.