Dennis Lee Jadwin

Dennis Lee “D.L.” Jadwin the son of Cleo and Hattie (Drewell) Jadwin was born April 22, 1937, in Ally Springs, Missouri. The oldest of six children, D.L.’s early childhood was spent in Oregon, his parents moved out west in the late thirties and moved back to Missouri in 1945. D.L. attended school in a one room schoolhouse in Jadwin. He worked with his dad on the farm, milking, plowing, haying, and picking rocks. He started working at a young age in the sawmill for the Lough Brothers and from there he worked at the International Shoe Factory. D.L. loved driving big rigs and made a living driving eighteen wheelers. He worked for Craig Distributing Co. and Dodds Trucking until he retired. On July 8, 1956, he married June Marie Schafer and to this union they were blessed with five children: Mike, Connie, Phyllis, Wade, and Kelli. D.L. and June shared sixty-eight years creating lasting memories together. They built a life filled with love and dedication. He always put family first and treasured his grandchildren, cherished great-grandchildren, and adored his great-great-grandchildren. D.L. was a member of the Jadwin Church of Christ. He most recently attended the Westside Church of Christ, in Salem, until his health no longer allowed. D.L. always put others above himself and truly enjoyed lending a helping hand. He was known for his kind, generous, and humble nature. Dennis entered eternal rest November 27, 2024, in Salem, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years. Those left behind to treasure his memory include his loving wife: June Jadwin of Salem, MO; children: Mike Jadwin of Arkansas, Connie Johnson of Salem, MO, Phyllis League of Arkansas, Wade Jadwin and wife Susan of Salem, MO, and Kelli Hodge and husband Todd of Arkansas; siblings: Wayne Jadwin and wife Linda of Ongo, MO, Janet Vasel and husband Gary of Fenton, MO, and Roger Jadwin and wife Janie of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Jennifer Hedge and husband Dustin, Brooke Hoskins and husband Andy, Taftnee Henley, Chris Johnson, Brandi Lowery and husband Joe, Matt Johnson and wife Megan, Megan Burr and husband Payton, Aaron League, Molly Simpson and husband Sidney, Hannah Terrill and husband Nick, Taylor Homeyer and wife Renee, and Allison King and husband Matthew; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special friend: Alma Nichols; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: Cleo and Hattie Jadwin; brothers: Clinton Jadwin and Clifford Jadwin; infant sister: Donna Jo, son-in-law: Brad Homeyer; and niece: Terri Tobey. If you knew D.L. you knew he had a great sense of humor and loved stirring the pot. His witty and mischievous nature will never be forgotten. Neither will his pocket full of peppermints that he always handed out to others. He will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Dennis Lee “D.L.” Jadwin were held Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Jadwin Church of Christ with Bro. Rick Pitchford officiating. Congregational Hymns, “Precious Memories”, “As The Life Of A Flower”, and “No Tears In Heaven” were led by Tom Fleener and additional song selections played were “When I Go Home” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were Taylor Homeyer, Matthew Johnson, Chris Johnson, Samuel Thompson, Scott Jadwin, Dustin Hedge, and Nick Terrill. Honorary Pallbearers were Payton Burr and Aaron League. Burial was in the Jadwin Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Dennis Jadwin to the Jadwin Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Online Condolences may be left at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Dennis Lee Jadwin

April 22, 1937 - November 27, 2024