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Dennette Christensen (nee Grutchfield)

April 2, 2020

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July 3, 1964 - April 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Dennette Christensen announces her passing after a long and difficult battle with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Dennette Christensen, born July 3, 1964, loving mother, daughter, sister, and auntie, passed away at the age of 55 years.
Dennette will be forever loved and remembered by her daughter and best friend Christine Christensen, by her mother Edna Grutchfield, by her sister Shelley Goossens (Rob), by her brother Bryon Grutchfield, and by her nieces and nephews Jess Clark (Allen), Jordan Reynolds (Chantal), Vaughn Northcote and Lindsay Goossens (Myles), as well as several extended family members, dear friends and numerous coworkers. Dennette was predeceased by her loving father Al Grutchfield in 2010.
Dennette was a very compassionate and dedicated care aid at Heron Grove Assisted Living in Vernon, B.C. for the past 10+ years and for several years before that at Mary's Manor in Vernon. She loved her job and her clients and her coworkers. She made such a huge difference and positively touched the lives of so many. She will be greatly missed by all.
At this time, due to the social distancing measures and health concerns we are all faced with, the family is tentatively planning to hold a memorial service or celebration of life for Dennette on July 3, 2020, which would be her 56th birthday. Details will follow at a later time.
A very special thank you to everyone who helped care for Dennette during her arduous battle, including the amazing staff at Hospice House, Dr. Hardy at the Vernon Cancer Clinic, family physician Dr. Urbanski, as well as Dr. Savage and Michelle and other amazing staff members at the Vancouver Cancer Clinic. Memorial donations in memory of Dennette may be made to the Vernon Hospice House at 3506 27 Ave, Vernon, B.C., V1T 1S4.


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