Dennis Chandler

Dennis Greg Chandler, 71, of Plentywood died at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Feb. 9, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1949, in Plentywood, the fourth child of Charles Fay and Violet (Cybulski) Chandler. He attended all his school years in Plentywood with the exception of his freshman year when he spent a year at the Assumption Abbey in Richardton, N.D. After graduating high school in 1967, he spent one year studying at Gonzaga University before transferring to the University of Montana where he graduated in 1971 with a degree in accounting.

He began his accounting career in Glasgow and was a longtime partner at the CHMS accounting firm. Throughout his career, he built strong relationships with his clients that developed into lifelong friendships. In 2000, he retired from the firm and went on to work in the financial department at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Dennis and Cleo eventually retired and moved back to Plentywood.

On Nov. 27, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Cleo Peterson. They established a home in Glasgow and raised five children — Kimberli, Brian, Tami, Hennie and Rhonda.

His greatest joy in life was his 13 grandchildren. He was happiest when he was surrounded by all of his children and grandchildren. He loved when everyone was home so he could cook for them. His grandchildren spent many hours playing in the three-story fort Grandpa Dennis built for them in the backyard.

He had a gift for helping people. He never thought twice about offering his advice or lending a helping hand. Helping friends and family remodel was one of his favorite pastimes. He spent many hours on the golf course and passed down the love of golf to many of his children and grandchildren.

He valued his Catholic faith. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a love for the Lord that he openly shared with his family. He wanted to make sure that Jesus was a priority in his family’s lives.

He is survived by his wife, Cleo; children, Kim Shipp, Brian Chandler, Tami Wiens, Rhonda Voss and Hennie Vallie; 13 grandchildren; and siblings, Fay Chandler, Ned Chandler, Mark Chandler and MaryAnne Chandler.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Chandler.

Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Zabrocki officiating. Interment was at Plentywood Cemetery.