Dennis Gordon Claxton's Obituary
Dennis Claxton, age 72, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, surrounded by his wife, kids and grandkids, in their home in San Diego, CA.
Dennis was born and raised in Modesto, CA, where he met his wife of 53 years, Joan, and graduated from Modesto High School. Joan and Dennis began their life together as a military family when Dennis joined the U.S. Airforce in 1969. The two were sent to Okinawa, Japan where they lived for nearly three years and had their only child, daughter Saundra, in 1973. After moving from Okinawa back to the states, Dennis and Joan eventually settled back in Modesto where they lived and worked for nearly three decades.
Dennis came from a large family, with one older brother, three older and two younger sisters, and dozens of nieces and nephews with whom he spent time camping, fishing, golfing, celebrating holidays or enjoying backyard barbeques. With his infectious smile and generous spirit, he was a good friend to everyone and was always there to lend a helping hand.
In 2021 Dennis and Joan moved to San Diego, CA to be near their daughter Saundra, her husband Ron and their two grandchildren Alex and Scott. Dennis spent his final years enjoying the SoCal sunshine and the laughter of his grandsons before his passing on August 15.
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