The Life of Dennis L. Critchfield
SEPTEMBER 14, 1935 - DECEMBER 19, 2023
Critchfield |Alexander Family Tree
Mark
August 7, 1960
We are bound to them, though we cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices. We honor their history, cherish their lives. By telling their stories, we remember them.
Lorri Ruth Critchfield Quas
May 10, 1961
Stacy Denise Critchfield Ross
May 3, 1965
Dennis Lyle Critchfield
September 14, 1935
December 19, 2023
Thomas Lyle Critchfield
February 16, 1912
March 10, 1958
O. (Orson) Parley Critchfield
June 30, 1881
1935
Mary Etta Dayley Critchfield
July 7, 1881
January 8, 1967, or 1968
William Abram Critchfield
September 28, 1845
January 22, 1887
Orissa Mariah Bates Critchfield
January 8, 1848
March 24, 1915
Thomas John Dayley
August 14, 1847
May 19, 1918
Matilda Alfredine Martindale Dayley
May 27, 1855
February 22, 1935
John Alexander
October 23, 1834
January 26, 1908
John Lewis Alexander
June 5, 1889
March 1, 1933
Virginia Alexander Critchfield Bauer
April 20, 1914
September 25, 1995
Elizabeth Martin
Alexander
October 4, 1892
February 2, 1986
Mary Ann Baskerville Alexander
April 9, 1845
January 26, 1911
Robert Gillespie
Martin
April 26, 1859
May 6, 1938
Elizabeth McKendrick
Martin
July 8, 1862
October 4, 1892
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Charles
Critchfield Conselman
Son & Brother
The youngest of three children born to Thomas Lyle Critchfield and Virginia Alexander Critchfield on September 14, 1935, Dennis joined older sisters Ella Rae and Colleen at their home in Oakley, Idaho.
Notice he’s packing a puppy.
Colleen, Dennis, and Ella Rae Critchfield
Home Sweet Oakley
The Critchfield homestead in Oakley, ID.. will always be remembered fondly by Uncle Denny’s seven nephews and five nieces.
Debbie, Pam, Sondra, Sis, Grandma A, Lorri & Rochelle
Lorri and Kirk
Uncle Denny’s new car at the house
Run Dennis Run
In 1950’s rural Idaho, walking was a transportation necessity, not an exercise routine, Dennis ran the distance between Oakley High School and home because the faster he got home and got his chores done, the more time he had to hunt, fish and roam the South Hills.
https://isubengals.com critchfield/165
Dennis wanted to be a butcher, but when Idaho State coaches Dubby Holt and Babe Caccia showed up in Oakley, ID they convinced the 1953 Idaho State high school one mile champion to become a Bengal.
Veteran who served his country from 1958-1960
United States Army 82nd Airborne Division
As an airborne infantry division of the United States Army, the 82nd Airborne Division specialized in parachute assault operations into hostile areas. With a mandate to be on-call to rapidly deploy within 18 hours of notification, they made frequent airborne jumps to ensure readiness to execute airfield seizures.
The Army's Basic Parachutist Badge is awarded to all military personnel of any service who complete the US Army Basic Airborne Course. To graduate, a student had to complete the three-phase course consisting of a ground phase, a tower phase, and a jump phase. By the end of the course, a student will have completed five jumps in varying jump configurations, from a "no load" jump all the way to a full combat load jump at night. This badge signifies that the soldier is a trained military parachutist and is qualified to participate in airborne operations.
Typical Coon, always loving on a dog.
Dad & Grandpa
Dennis had two children, Lorri and Stacy with Sondra Henderson of N,C, He recently learned of a son, Charles ”Chip” Conselman. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by granddaughter Jessica and great granddaughter Hazel.
Fisherman and Hunter
To say that Coon was an avid outdoorsman with a love for fishing and hunting would be an understatement. We are heartened that he is enjoying those pastimes again in heaven with old friends.
Dennis + Anne
Dennis married the love of his life, Anne Manor in 1985. She will always be the best bonus mom and grandmother we could ever wish for.
