Dennis Ross Fehr
May 6, 1938 - June 6, 2015
Dennis Ross Fehr
"Denny"
husband, father, lover of life, hard worker, a Good Guy
On June 6, 2015, Dennis said goodbye to those he loved here to embark on a grand journey where he joined his parents; brother, Gary; and sister, Kristi Fehr Briggs.
He was born May 6, 1938, in Logan, Utah to Earl Edmund Fehr and Helen Iva Greenwood Fehr. He was raised in Provo, stationed in Munich, Germany, lived in Arvada, Colorado and settled in the Salt Lake Valley.
He was a proud American who served in the military, making sergeant after 2 years. He had a wonderful work ethic, was quiet, confident, always smiling and joking to the end. Anyone who knew him knew what a great guy he was and loved him deeply. Dashing Denny came into Diane's life with a dimple in his cheek and a twinkle in his eye, and swept her away. They eloped on New Years Eve and were married New Years Day, 1961. He was a wonderful, kind, and caring husband; and a warm and dedicated father. He loved his children and adored his grandchildren.
Denny opened Insight Laboratory, Inc. in 1977, where he made precision contact lenses and worked with ophthalmologists to craft the perfect lens for each patient. He took great pride in his work and in helping people see. He loved his career and continued to work, or oversee the work, until the day he departed.
He loved to golf, a love that he shared with his father who left much too soon. He was a dedicated member of The Willow Creek Country Club, where he was loved by all and hit his first Hole in One on hole 6. His second was on hole 11 at Old Mill Golf Course.
Those left waiting to join him on his journey are his beautiful wife Diane Pullan Fehr; children Kindra (John Hancock), Devin (Joanne), Dustin (Molly), and Bethany (Darin Sweeten); along with grandchildren Coty, Taylor, Aria, and Azur.
Dad gave lymphoma a hard fight for 9 years. We are filled with gratitude for those at Utah Cancer Specialists who fought with him: Rick Hansen P.A. and Dr. Graydon Harker. For Dr. Nitin B. Chandramouli who gave him a realistic hope; for there is no life without hope. And for that last day, we thank the IMC ICU trauma team, especially nurse Amy.
A Celebration of Life and Viewing will be held Thursday, June 11th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Complimentary valet parking provided on the north side of the building. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 13th, at 12:00 p.m. at his ward house, 1834 East Creek Rd. (7995 South), Sandy, with a viewing beginning at 10:45. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy.
Godspeed Daddy, may the golfing be good up there…
In Loving Memory
I am so sorry for your loss. Denny is such an amazing man, husband and father. He was always willing to give and he always had a smile. One of the most kind men I know. My parents knew him while we were all living in Sugar house. However, it was a few years later that I really got to know Denny (through Devin), There wasn't anywhere else than the Fehr house that I wanted to be for those few years. Such a warm and loving home. Denny knew that and made other people feel so loved and cared for. I know that he must be needed elsewhere now. However, his love will continue. Thank Heavenly Father for sharing this great man. My thoughts are with you.
Kari Evalyn Richman Laverty
Albuquerque, NM
Dear Diane and family, Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Denny was a good friend to us and we will cherish the time we had with him. May you find comfort during this hard time and know we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God speed Denny.
Jill Kerofsky and Jackie Pierce
Moline, IL
Dear Diane & Family, I am so sorry to here of you loss. Denny was a wonderful nice person. My dad (Karl) enjoyed taking care of your business books. I have enjoyed continuing working on your books when Kent Fitzgerald took it over when my dad passed away in 2006.
Marty Buell
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
From the day of the wedding, our family was happy to share our daughter Molly with the Fehr's. because they so obviously loved each other. Denny and Diane raised their children in a warm and comfortable home. Dusty loved his Dad so much and was so proud of the father he learned from. We were inspired by the kindness, respect, humor and help Denny offered his family, friends and customers at In Sight Lab. To leave the world a better place and leave those who knew him as better people is a great accomplishment.
Marcia Scoville
Salt Lake City, Ut