Mr. Dennis Russell Owens, age 69, of Hart, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born January 18, 1947, in Hart to Russell and Germaine (Schaner) Owens. He was a graduate of the class of 1965 from Hart high school and attended Muskegon Community College to complete a welding certification program. Dennis was employed in Michigan and surrounding states for many years and after moving to California worked for twenty years as a boilermaker for Southern California Edison. He held membership with the boilermaker unions in both Michigan and California. Dennis was a creative man who excelled in making stained glass, beautiful frames, and wood working projects. He was a perfectionist both in his work and with his hobbies. He enjoyed cars, tinkering, and loved listening to all types of music. He was a hardworking man with an amazing work ethic and very dedicated to his daughter's and grandchildren.

Dennis is survived by his significant friend, Lynne Cavazos; two daughters, Veronica Owens (Tad Aebig) of Shelby, and Monica Owens (Steve Brown) of Hesperia; four grandchildren, Christopher and Brock Trevino, Jonathan Owens, Jesse Berger; two sisters, Barbara (Loren) Stafford of MO and Connie (Terry) Luchterhandt of MO; two aunts, Alice (Paul) Owens and Kay (Hugh) Owens, and several nieces, nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Lori Stafford.

The Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Owens will be offered Friday, July 1, 2016, at 10:00 am at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Hart with Father Thomas Bolster presiding. A private interment will take place at Hart Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at King Funeral Home in Hart and Friday one hour prior to the service at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 316 South Peach Street, Hart, MI. The family requests that any memorials be directed to COVE, 906 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431 or Saint Mary's Foundation, Parkinson's Fund, 200 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.