Dennis Jack Terry Ball

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Dennis Jack Terry Ball

March 27, 1942 ~ March 9, 2021

Dennis, our loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend and coach, peacefully set out on a new adventure on March 9, 2021.

Dennis was born on March 27, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Jack and Florence “Dolly” Ball. He grew up in Ogden and Layton, Utah, graduating from Davis High School and attending Weber State. He later served honorably and proudly in the United States Army Reserves.

He married the love of his life, Dana Pizza, on September 26, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were blessed with two children, Kimberly and Bryan; and three grandchildren, Keylee, Jai and Bodhi. His family was the most important thing in his life, and he was always there for them.

Dennis had many accomplishments in his life, the first being his family, but he was also very proud of his career and retired as chief of training for the Directorate of Maintenance at Hill Air Force Base.

He had a love of history that he shared with Kimberly. He was a dedicated baseball and basketball coach to Bryan and many others. He always had time for his players (and anyone else who needed a dad figure).

He loved being with his family and spending time together, especially at the cabin at Bear Lake. He also had a passion for photography, nature and sports, and was a great resource to all for just about anything. He had a great sense of humor, and his one-liners brought a smile to many. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He made friends easily with his kindness, generosity and dry wit.

Dennis leaves behind his wife Dana; daughter Kimberly (Brian) LeRoux; son Bryan (Twyla) Ball; granddaughter Keylee; grandsons Jai and Bodhi; sisters Lori (Alton) Fisher, Kristy (Rick Morley) Ball, Denise (Bob) Wallis; sister-in-law Julie Pizza; nephew and godson Matthew Pizza, nephew Daniel (Alisha) Pizza; great-nephew Roy; as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law and best friend Rick Pizza; his parents; grandparents; sister Jan; and his in-laws Richard and Louise Pizza, who he shared a rare and special bond with that many don’t get to experience.

A funeral Mass was celebrated March 17, 2021 at St. James the Just Catholic Church, followed by military honors.