Dennis L. Rich ’79-A was born on April 25, 1949, in St. Helena, California, and passed away Oct. 19, 2021, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. In the fourth grade (1959) he met his love of a lifetime, Shirlee Jean Dupper. They were married in 1970, the beginning of a 51 year partnership of love and dedication.
After attending Newbury Park Adventist Academy and La Sierra University, Dr. Rich completed his medical degree and radiology residency at Loma Linda University. He and Shirlee were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Stacee Renee, in 1975, and son, Dustin Lee, in 1980. After living a short while in Bellingham, Washington, Dr. Rich found a permanent home for his family and his career as a radiologist in Bozeman, Montana.
He is survived by his wife, Shirlee; daughter, Stacee (Chris); son, Dustin (Heather); and several grandchildren.