Dennis Paul Chorniak

Dennis Paul Chorniak
1940-2006

LAYTON - Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Friend passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2006 surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born October 17, 1940 in American Fork, Utah to Joseph Thomas and June Beers Chorniak.

Dennis graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1958, where he lettered in all sports.

He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1962.

He attended Utah Technical College and received an Associate's Degree in Electronics in 1967.

In 1973 he enlisted in the U.S. Reserve with the 508th. He then served in the Air National Guard 299th, until his retirement in 1995 as Sr. Master Sergeant.

He married Jeannette Moravec, they were later divorced. He later married Nancy Strong, whom preceded him in death. On September 30, 1983 he married the love of his life, Sarah Welsh.

Dennis was employed at HAFB from 1971 until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed his work as an Electronic Technician Supervisor for the Department of Defense.

Dennis was a member of the American Legion Post 87, the V.F.W. Post 8307 and the Dirty Dozen Golf Team.

He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker, Sarah (Welsh) Chorniak of Layton. Also surviving are his children; Brett (Mary) of Pleasant Grove; DeAnn (Mike) Ortolano, Las Vegas, NV; Joel, American Fork and Shauna (Steve) Austin, Indiana; his stepchildren; Kristine Jaques, West Haven; Kelly (Benjamin) Boyer, West Haven; Tracy (Ronald) Nielson, Apopka, FL and Chad (Janice) Chorniak, Orem. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, JoAnne (Russ) Kenaston, Dolores (Dan) Nelson, Julie (Mont) Johnson, Jeanne (Reas) McFadden, Jann (Greg) Olson, Kenneth (Hazel) Chorniak and Thomas (Joan) Chorniak; 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Nancy.

Dennis fought a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. He NEVER complained and kept his wonderful sense of humor until the very end. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Richard Frame and Lisa Anderson, R.N. and the rest of the staff at Utah Cancer Specialists for their loving care of Dennis.

In lieu of flowers, it was Dennis's request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary of Layton, 250 North Fairfield Road. Family and friends may gather Tuesday evening November 21 at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Cremation to follow services.
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
November 21, 2006
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
November 22, 2006
11:00 AM