Obituary

Dennis Michael Dunphy was born December 27, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away at the age of 91 on February 23, 2025. He was the son of George Patrick and Mary Grace (Flynn) Dunphy. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Dowling High School with the Class of 1951.

Dennis was a highly skilled house painter and worked in and around Des Moines for years before moving to California. He lived in Santa Monica for several years, often going back and forth to Des Moines during this time before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and then eventually back to Iowa.

Regardless of where he lived, Dennis was an avid walker, often walking several miles, multiple times a day, no matter the weather, and continued to get out and walk as much as possible until the last days of his life. He read the paper cover to cover daily and finished every crossword puzzle, jumble and sudoku he could get his hands on.

He was a steadfast Iowa Hawkeyes fan, LA Dodgers fan, loved horse racing, golf and watching westerns.

He was an incredible storyteller. Some of our favorite stories often included his lifelong best friends and their antics over the years.

Dennis was considered the keeper of memories - the person in the family we all knew could answer any question, recount any event, and remember every detail.

While Dennis never married or had children of his own, he was a much beloved uncle and integral presence in the lives of his many nieces and nephews over the years.

Survivors include sister Mary Jean Dunley of Urbandale, Iowa along with several nieces & nephews.

Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, sister Ann Marie Lundy, three brothers George, Lawrence & Joseph Dunphy.

According to his wishes, Dennis was cremated. At this time a date has not been set for a celebration of life mass.

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