Dennis Ernest Nervik Obituary (1944

Dennis Ernest Nervik was born to Richard and Virgil Nervik on January 6, 1944 in Longview, Washington. He passed away on July 19, 2021 at St. Michael's Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington of pulmonary fibrosis. Dennis spent his early childhood years in Longview, moving with his parents and siblings to Bremerton, WA at the age of eight. There he attended Star of the Sea Grade School and West High School. After high school he joined the army, serving for six years. After his service Dennis worked construction in Pierce and Kitsap counties for a few years before deciding to follow in his father's footsteps by beginning a new career with Puget Power. Starting out as a lineman, Dennis went on to become a systems operator, working for Puget a total of 32 years. It was also at Puget that he met the love of his life, Debbie (Kerr) Nervik. They were married in December of 1990 and began the process of blending their two families into one loving whole. Dennis is survived by his wife, Debbie Nervik; his children and their families; Michael Nervik, Walter Nervik, Maral Eckenrod and Michelle Kerr Russel; and his siblings and their families; Richard Nervik, Rachel Nervik, Cheryl Davies, Dixie Zappala and Su Taylor. Dennis also leaves behind Debbie's siblings, Mike Kerr and Clark Kerr and Lynn Sherman and their families with whom he was very close. Dennis thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years. He and Debbie were able to spend many vacations at their cabin near Lake Cushman and their place in Yuma Arizona, sharing time and creating memories with family and friends. Dennis was passionate about gardening, golf and the game of pool. His kind and caring demeanor, generous nature and gentle laughter will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. A previously scheduled celebration of life has been postponed, and will be rescheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, individuals who wish to, are encouraged to make a donation in his name to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org