ALL VISITS ARE VERY APPRECIATED
~~~~ My Uncle ~~~~
Brandon Dennis Wilcox, 68, went forever fishing and hunting on October 11, 2010.
He was born September 30, 1942, to Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox in Montpelier. He attended Montpelier High School. He loved everyone he met, everyone loved him. He spent his happiest times fishing, hunting, camping, Dutch-oven cooking and boating with his family and friends.
Dennis was an avid bowler and owner of Jolara Lanes. He loved teaching the kids how to bowl; and loved all his "bowling grandkids." Dennis had a great sense of humor and willingness to always help others and make new memories with family and friends.
He was a trusting husband, wonder father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Dennis met the love of his life, RaeAnn Bentsen. They were married August 10, 1962, for 48 years; to that union they were blessed with three children (Chuck) Laurie Sims, Dennis Scott (Tammy) Wilcox of Georgetown, and (Joey) Lisa Weis of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews that will love and miss him dearly.
He is survived by his wife, RaeAnn; two sisters, (Gale) Dixie Smith of Fishhaven, (Kevin) Linda Mangum of Georgetown.
He was met on the river banks by his parents, Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox, his two sisters, Anna May and Ruth Dian Wilcox , his grandson, Michael James Sims and his forever companions, Duke and Luke.
Dennis touched the lives of all he came in contact with.
We love and miss you so much - Goodbye till we meet again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
FISHERMAN'S PRAYER
By Sheila Simmons
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble,
with my fishing pole in hand.
Why I almost feel like another Bill Dance,
not just an ordinary fisherman.
Forgive me when I stretch the truth.
about the one that got away
Why we both know he's in the lake,
waiting to be caught another day.
Calm me oh Lord, when my temper flares
When my lines become tangled
and I begin to swear.
Help me to look upon my fishing buddy
with patience, and grace
Why just look at the big one's he's catching;
I'd like to punch him in the face!
Lord please help me to think up a story,
to tell to that wife of mine
I told her I'd be home hours ago,
I just lost track of time.
"GONE FISHING"
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
DAD
We'll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Mom and us
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We'll always remember
you Dad because
they'll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD MADE UNCLES
God knew the need for someone
To add humor to our hearts.
Someone who would spice
Our lives with laughter and mischief.
Someone we could run to
For special comfort and friendship;
Someone whose life would
Touch ours in a
Hundred different ways...
So He made Uncles.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WHEN IT WAS TOMORROW
When I saw you smiling and talking it was yesterday
When you were taken it was today
But in my heart you will always stay
Your voice, your wisdom, your speech and your right so free
Not knowing all that you could have been
Taken away like a tide ashore
Now you are dead, I regret never saying how much I love you so
Oh how I cry my self to sleep at night and praying that God keep your soul at peace
Now and forever more you will always be the one I adore
Just your voice makes me want to be better
Now you in that heavenly place
On the wings of the heavenly dove soaring so high above
It has been Two years since your life came to its early departure
Some times I wonder if it happens for a reason
God has a purpose for all of us
That's why he took you so suddenly
Although I will never understand why so soon
Death is something we have to live with
Death has no back or front door
When the time comes we all have to endure
So rest in peace till we meet
In eternity you will safely be.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
UNCLE
Kind, loving, generous,
cheeky, playful, adventurous.
Full of laughter, full of fun,
could get a smile from anyone.
Uncle
When God gave us gifts
he tried to be fair,
but when we got you
we got more than our share.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Grandsons:
Michael James Sims
Charles Tyson Sims
Father and Mother In-Laws:
Alfred Jens Bentsen
Pearl Della Lewis Bentsen
Pauline Barkdull Bentsen
Gerald Henry "Gary" Bentsen
Merinda Vilate Larsen Bentsen
Sister In-Laws:
Margo Lynn Bentsen Matthews
Nancy Lee Bentsen Toomer
Wendy Ann Bentsen Smith
Kay Bentsen Sims
Doris (Pat)Lloyd Bentsen
Cindy Lee Hymas Bentsen
Nephews:
Edward "Jens" Matthews
Jerry Lee Bentsen
Douglas Ross "Doug" Taylor
Grandson In law:
Daniel Wirth
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
~~~~ My Uncle ~~~~
Brandon Dennis Wilcox, 68, went forever fishing and hunting on October 11, 2010.
He was born September 30, 1942, to Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox in Montpelier. He attended Montpelier High School. He loved everyone he met, everyone loved him. He spent his happiest times fishing, hunting, camping, Dutch-oven cooking and boating with his family and friends.
Dennis was an avid bowler and owner of Jolara Lanes. He loved teaching the kids how to bowl; and loved all his "bowling grandkids." Dennis had a great sense of humor and willingness to always help others and make new memories with family and friends.
He was a trusting husband, wonder father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Dennis met the love of his life, RaeAnn Bentsen. They were married August 10, 1962, for 48 years; to that union they were blessed with three children (Chuck) Laurie Sims, Dennis Scott (Tammy) Wilcox of Georgetown, and (Joey) Lisa Weis of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews that will love and miss him dearly.
He is survived by his wife, RaeAnn; two sisters, (Gale) Dixie Smith of Fishhaven, (Kevin) Linda Mangum of Georgetown.
He was met on the river banks by his parents, Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox, his two sisters, Anna May and Ruth Dian Wilcox , his grandson, Michael James Sims and his forever companions, Duke and Luke.
Dennis touched the lives of all he came in contact with.
We love and miss you so much - Goodbye till we meet again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
FISHERMAN'S PRAYER
By Sheila Simmons
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble,
with my fishing pole in hand.
Why I almost feel like another Bill Dance,
not just an ordinary fisherman.
Forgive me when I stretch the truth.
about the one that got away
Why we both know he's in the lake,
waiting to be caught another day.
Calm me oh Lord, when my temper flares
When my lines become tangled
and I begin to swear.
Help me to look upon my fishing buddy
with patience, and grace
Why just look at the big one's he's catching;
I'd like to punch him in the face!
Lord please help me to think up a story,
to tell to that wife of mine
I told her I'd be home hours ago,
I just lost track of time.
"GONE FISHING"
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
DAD
We'll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Mom and us
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We'll always remember
you Dad because
they'll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD MADE UNCLES
God knew the need for someone
To add humor to our hearts.
Someone who would spice
Our lives with laughter and mischief.
Someone we could run to
For special comfort and friendship;
Someone whose life would
Touch ours in a
Hundred different ways...
So He made Uncles.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WHEN IT WAS TOMORROW
When I saw you smiling and talking it was yesterday
When you were taken it was today
But in my heart you will always stay
Your voice, your wisdom, your speech and your right so free
Not knowing all that you could have been
Taken away like a tide ashore
Now you are dead, I regret never saying how much I love you so
Oh how I cry my self to sleep at night and praying that God keep your soul at peace
Now and forever more you will always be the one I adore
Just your voice makes me want to be better
Now you in that heavenly place
On the wings of the heavenly dove soaring so high above
It has been Two years since your life came to its early departure
Some times I wonder if it happens for a reason
God has a purpose for all of us
That's why he took you so suddenly
Although I will never understand why so soon
Death is something we have to live with
Death has no back or front door
When the time comes we all have to endure
So rest in peace till we meet
In eternity you will safely be.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
UNCLE
Kind, loving, generous,
cheeky, playful, adventurous.
Full of laughter, full of fun,
could get a smile from anyone.
Uncle
When God gave us gifts
he tried to be fair,
but when we got you
we got more than our share.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Grandsons:
Michael James Sims
Charles Tyson Sims
Father and Mother In-Laws:
Alfred Jens Bentsen
Pearl Della Lewis Bentsen
Pauline Barkdull Bentsen
Gerald Henry "Gary" Bentsen
Merinda Vilate Larsen Bentsen
Sister In-Laws:
Margo Lynn Bentsen Matthews
Nancy Lee Bentsen Toomer
Wendy Ann Bentsen Smith
Kay Bentsen Sims
Doris (Pat)Lloyd Bentsen
Cindy Lee Hymas Bentsen
Nephews:
Edward "Jens" Matthews
Jerry Lee Bentsen
Douglas Ross "Doug" Taylor
Grandson In law:
Daniel Wirth
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
ALL VISITS ARE VERY APPRECIATED
~~~~ My Uncle ~~~~
Brandon Dennis Wilcox, 68, went forever fishing and hunting on October 11, 2010.
He was born September 30, 1942, to Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox in Montpelier. He attended Montpelier High School. He loved everyone he met, everyone loved him. He spent his happiest times fishing, hunting, camping, Dutch-oven cooking and boating with his family and friends.
Dennis was an avid bowler and owner of Jolara Lanes. He loved teaching the kids how to bowl; and loved all his "bowling grandkids." Dennis had a great sense of humor and willingness to always help others and make new memories with family and friends.
He was a trusting husband, wonder father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Dennis met the love of his life, RaeAnn Bentsen. They were married August 10, 1962, for 48 years; to that union they were blessed with three children (Chuck) Laurie Sims, Dennis Scott (Tammy) Wilcox of Georgetown, and (Joey) Lisa Weis of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews that will love and miss him dearly.
He is survived by his wife, RaeAnn; two sisters, (Gale) Dixie Smith of Fishhaven, (Kevin) Linda Mangum of Georgetown.
He was met on the river banks by his parents, Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox, his two sisters, Anna May and Ruth Dian Wilcox , his grandson, Michael James Sims and his forever companions, Duke and Luke.
Dennis touched the lives of all he came in contact with.
We love and miss you so much - Goodbye till we meet again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
FISHERMAN'S PRAYER
By Sheila Simmons
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble,
with my fishing pole in hand.
Why I almost feel like another Bill Dance,
not just an ordinary fisherman.
Forgive me when I stretch the truth.
about the one that got away
Why we both know he's in the lake,
waiting to be caught another day.
Calm me oh Lord, when my temper flares
When my lines become tangled
and I begin to swear.
Help me to look upon my fishing buddy
with patience, and grace
Why just look at the big one's he's catching;
I'd like to punch him in the face!
Lord please help me to think up a story,
to tell to that wife of mine
I told her I'd be home hours ago,
I just lost track of time.
"GONE FISHING"
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
DAD
We'll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Mom and us
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We'll always remember
you Dad because
they'll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD MADE UNCLES
God knew the need for someone
To add humor to our hearts.
Someone who would spice
Our lives with laughter and mischief.
Someone we could run to
For special comfort and friendship;
Someone whose life would
Touch ours in a
Hundred different ways...
So He made Uncles.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WHEN IT WAS TOMORROW
When I saw you smiling and talking it was yesterday
When you were taken it was today
But in my heart you will always stay
Your voice, your wisdom, your speech and your right so free
Not knowing all that you could have been
Taken away like a tide ashore
Now you are dead, I regret never saying how much I love you so
Oh how I cry my self to sleep at night and praying that God keep your soul at peace
Now and forever more you will always be the one I adore
Just your voice makes me want to be better
Now you in that heavenly place
On the wings of the heavenly dove soaring so high above
It has been Two years since your life came to its early departure
Some times I wonder if it happens for a reason
God has a purpose for all of us
That's why he took you so suddenly
Although I will never understand why so soon
Death is something we have to live with
Death has no back or front door
When the time comes we all have to endure
So rest in peace till we meet
In eternity you will safely be.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
UNCLE
Kind, loving, generous,
cheeky, playful, adventurous.
Full of laughter, full of fun,
could get a smile from anyone.
Uncle
When God gave us gifts
he tried to be fair,
but when we got you
we got more than our share.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Grandsons:
Michael James Sims
Charles Tyson Sims
Father and Mother In-Laws:
Alfred Jens Bentsen
Pearl Della Lewis Bentsen
Pauline Barkdull Bentsen
Gerald Henry "Gary" Bentsen
Merinda Vilate Larsen Bentsen
Sister In-Laws:
Margo Lynn Bentsen Matthews
Nancy Lee Bentsen Toomer
Wendy Ann Bentsen Smith
Kay Bentsen Sims
Doris (Pat)Lloyd Bentsen
Cindy Lee Hymas Bentsen
Nephews:
Edward "Jens" Matthews
Jerry Lee Bentsen
Douglas Ross "Doug" Taylor
Grandson In law:
Daniel Wirth
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
~~~~ My Uncle ~~~~
Brandon Dennis Wilcox, 68, went forever fishing and hunting on October 11, 2010.
He was born September 30, 1942, to Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox in Montpelier. He attended Montpelier High School. He loved everyone he met, everyone loved him. He spent his happiest times fishing, hunting, camping, Dutch-oven cooking and boating with his family and friends.
Dennis was an avid bowler and owner of Jolara Lanes. He loved teaching the kids how to bowl; and loved all his "bowling grandkids." Dennis had a great sense of humor and willingness to always help others and make new memories with family and friends.
He was a trusting husband, wonder father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Dennis met the love of his life, RaeAnn Bentsen. They were married August 10, 1962, for 48 years; to that union they were blessed with three children (Chuck) Laurie Sims, Dennis Scott (Tammy) Wilcox of Georgetown, and (Joey) Lisa Weis of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews that will love and miss him dearly.
He is survived by his wife, RaeAnn; two sisters, (Gale) Dixie Smith of Fishhaven, (Kevin) Linda Mangum of Georgetown.
He was met on the river banks by his parents, Brandon and Mary May Galloway Wilcox, his two sisters, Anna May and Ruth Dian Wilcox , his grandson, Michael James Sims and his forever companions, Duke and Luke.
Dennis touched the lives of all he came in contact with.
We love and miss you so much - Goodbye till we meet again.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
FISHERMAN'S PRAYER
By Sheila Simmons
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble,
with my fishing pole in hand.
Why I almost feel like another Bill Dance,
not just an ordinary fisherman.
Forgive me when I stretch the truth.
about the one that got away
Why we both know he's in the lake,
waiting to be caught another day.
Calm me oh Lord, when my temper flares
When my lines become tangled
and I begin to swear.
Help me to look upon my fishing buddy
with patience, and grace
Why just look at the big one's he's catching;
I'd like to punch him in the face!
Lord please help me to think up a story,
to tell to that wife of mine
I told her I'd be home hours ago,
I just lost track of time.
"GONE FISHING"
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
DAD
We'll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Mom and us
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We'll always remember
you Dad because
they'll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD MADE UNCLES
God knew the need for someone
To add humor to our hearts.
Someone who would spice
Our lives with laughter and mischief.
Someone we could run to
For special comfort and friendship;
Someone whose life would
Touch ours in a
Hundred different ways...
So He made Uncles.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WHEN IT WAS TOMORROW
When I saw you smiling and talking it was yesterday
When you were taken it was today
But in my heart you will always stay
Your voice, your wisdom, your speech and your right so free
Not knowing all that you could have been
Taken away like a tide ashore
Now you are dead, I regret never saying how much I love you so
Oh how I cry my self to sleep at night and praying that God keep your soul at peace
Now and forever more you will always be the one I adore
Just your voice makes me want to be better
Now you in that heavenly place
On the wings of the heavenly dove soaring so high above
It has been Two years since your life came to its early departure
Some times I wonder if it happens for a reason
God has a purpose for all of us
That's why he took you so suddenly
Although I will never understand why so soon
Death is something we have to live with
Death has no back or front door
When the time comes we all have to endure
So rest in peace till we meet
In eternity you will safely be.
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UNCLE
Kind, loving, generous,
cheeky, playful, adventurous.
Full of laughter, full of fun,
could get a smile from anyone.
Uncle
When God gave us gifts
he tried to be fair,
but when we got you
we got more than our share.
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Grandsons:
Michael James Sims
Charles Tyson Sims
Father and Mother In-Laws:
Alfred Jens Bentsen
Pearl Della Lewis Bentsen
Pauline Barkdull Bentsen
Gerald Henry "Gary" Bentsen
Merinda Vilate Larsen Bentsen
Sister In-Laws:
Margo Lynn Bentsen Matthews
Nancy Lee Bentsen Toomer
Wendy Ann Bentsen Smith
Kay Bentsen Sims
Doris (Pat)Lloyd Bentsen
Cindy Lee Hymas Bentsen
Nephews:
Edward "Jens" Matthews
Jerry Lee Bentsen
Douglas Ross "Doug" Taylor
Grandson In law:
Daniel Wirth
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