Dennis Wayne Winans, 60, of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away August 19, 2011 at his home of Smelterville. He was born June 12, 1951 at Kellogg, Idaho; Dennis was the son of Lawrence Carl and Betty Jean (Langstaff) Winans.
Dennis has lived in the Silver Valley for most of his life; he attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School in 1969; he attended community college in Texas. Dennis served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War.
Dennis had served as a welder/fabricator for the Mine Fabrication and Machine Inc. of Kellogg, Idaho for the last five years.
Dennis loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy; he loved telling the grandchildren stories. Dennis also enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars, and motorcycles.
Dennis is survived by one daughter and her husband Debi and Jonathon DeAugustineo of Kellogg, Idaho; one son Bill Winans of Spokane, Washington; five grandchildren Destiny, Josiah, Haylee, Randy and Lily; one brother and his wife Larry and Pam Winans of Kellogg, Idaho; two sisters Leslie Fici of Smelterville, Idaho and Lori Killibrew of Smelterville, Idaho; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation was held and private family services will be held.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the charity of the Donor’s choice.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Dear Mom, debbie, and bill. Christofir, Zachariey, Samantha and I, send our dearest regards. Uncle Denny was a good man and did a lot of things with the stories behind. Everytime he told a story he would glow as if he where there again. We send our depeast regards and if you need anything mom has our number. Even if it is just to talk. Uncle Denny is in a better place now and can watch everyone grow and mature into adults. LOVE YOU ALL!!!! -- Tabatha Weaser
I met Denny in early 60s he ran with my brother he was one of the older kids that was always good to us younger kids he was always relly good to all people,gonna miss my friend. -- Dave Northrup
A Good honest, hardworking American. I will miss him every day. I am proud and honored to have known him. -- David van Velson
Dear Larry, Leslie, Lori and the whole family. I am sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. My heart aches for all of you and has a huge void from not being closer as family to all of you. I sure would have loved to hear some of the stories Dennis told his kids and grand kids. I find it nice to hear that there are some Winans running around up there still. I get up there often, riding my Harley (named Big Earl)go to the wall at the cemetery and just ride around the Silver Valley. My deepest regards to you all. Know Dennis is really,truly in a better place. Can you imagine the family reunion??? WOW. I love you all. -- Kevin Earl Winans
Leslie and family sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Long time friend -- Sandy Lantrip
