Carolyn Denning

Carolyn Louise Denning, age 78, of Muskegon, Michigan; Arvada, Colorado; and Brownsville, Texas, passed away from a massive stroke on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born September 23, 1942, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to the late, Frank and Helen Demaree Smith. Carolyn married Donald Lee Denning on September 16, 1961 in Hudson, Colorado. Together they raised three children, ran an excavating company, and celebrated 46 years of marriage before Don passed away on July 6, 2008. Carolyn had a very active social life and made friends everywhere she went. She was an excellent cook and hostess, welcoming friends, neighbors, and family to come have a seat, get a plate of food and have a drink. She kept very active, trying new things, going to new places and kept up with younger generations to the amazement and admiration of many. Survivors include her partner in "crime", Larry Edison of Muskegon, Michigan and Brownsville, Texas; her children, Dianna (George) Mead of South Bend, Indiana and Darrell Denning of Arvada, Colorado; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents; son, Michael Lee Denning; and grandson, Levi Denning. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado, with details to be announced as soon as they become available. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Carolyn's memory to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. https://afsp.donordrive.com/campaign/Carolyn-Denning-Memorial The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, especially in the Neuroscience ICU and the 2-West floor unit for the outstanding care they gave the family and Carolyn during her short stay there. If you would like to share any photos or stories, please send them to CarolynDenningMemorial@gmail.com. The family thanks you in advance. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carolyn Denning, please visit our flower store.