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Dennis M. “Bear” Trow
July 17, 1948 - May 30, 2008

Dennis M. “Bear” Trow, 59, Salina, was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on July 17, 1948. He passed away on May 30, 2008, from injuries he received in an auto accident in McPherson County. Mr. Trow was a self-employed artist and also worked at Cessna and Boeing aircraft companies in Wichita and at Eldorado Inc. in Minneapolis. He served as an auxiliary police officer in McKeesport and Glassport, Pennsylvania. He was an ordained minister in the Spiritualist church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Trow, in 2001; and his parents, George E. and Mabel Fern (Howe) Trow. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann David and her husband, Daniel; and a son, Rex W. Trow, all of Salina; two brothers, Rex L. Trow and Guy Trow, both of Salina; three sisters, Rita Rose of Ellsworth and Charlotte Weis and Connie Beets, both of Salina; and a close friend, Donna Feudner of Newton.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale Park, Shelter House No. 1, Salina, with military honors provided by VFW Post 1432. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, VFW, American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, Kansas 67401, is in charge of arrangements.