Dennis Dale Gubbe, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Fort McMurray, AB passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Grande Prairie at the age of 67. Dennis was born on April 29, 1947 in North Battlefield, SK. At the age of 18 he moved to the Edmonton area. In 1967 Dennis met his wife Betty and they married in 1969. Shortly after, Dennis and Betty moved to Fort McMurray and Dennis began his career as a Teamster and they started their family. Dennis loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring it. He spent a lot of his time horseback riding, boating and camping. He loved the mountains. Dennis was a wonderful friend and was known for his sparkling personality and sense of humor. He left lasting memories with everyone that he met. He will be greatly missed by his son Darren, daughter Carla and her husband Alin; his brother Cecil Gubbe, sisters: Eunice (Alf) Hildebrant, Lorraine (Bill) Reilly, and Loretta (Paul) Lefebvre and his in-laws Elenor Bain, Jody Bain, Cheryl (Murray) Mcewen, Donna (Darrell) Mayne, Ellen (Fred) McAusland, Cindy (Keith) Arlint, Elmer (Lisa) Bain, Brent (Rhonda) Bain; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dennis was predeceased by his wife Betty, his parents Carl and Selma, his father in-law George Bain, his sister's in-law Joyce Gubbe and Rita Bain, and his nephew Duane Gubbe. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Grovedale Museum in Grovedale, AB. Dennis spent his last years at the Grande Prairie Care Center where he received great care and was loved by the staff. Memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society (PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie AB, T8V 6W7).
