Dennis L Wilkinson

Dennis L. Wilkinson, born July 11, 1947,

a loving husband, father, grandfather,

brother, uncle, and friend passed away

on March 24, 2009 at age 61.

A resident of Irvine for the past 31 years,

Dennis was born in Monrovia, CA, and was a graduate of La

Quinta High School in Westminster, CA and received his

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Architecture in 1973 from

California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo.

Dennis was an accomplished award winning Architect

and owned his own firm, Wilkinson and Associates. He

won numerous awards and was recognized throughout the

industry for his innovative designs. Some awards include

Pacific Coast Builders Gold Nugget Award - Merit Award

for best specialty housing, Best in American Living Awards

–Grand Award best affordable for Mountain region, Best in

American Living Awards, Best single family detached home,

MIRM merit Awards for senior housing project of the year,

as well as other awards and recognition throughout his long

career.

Dennis is survived by his life’s love and wife of 36 years,

Jamie, his three children, Robin, Jennifer, and Jeffrey, and

his beloved grand-daughter, Megan Casey, all of Irvine.

A “Celebration of Life” event will be held on Thursday,

April 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Santa Ana Country Club,

20382 Newport Blvd, Santa Ana, 92707. All friends and

family are asked to wear their favorite Hawaiian attire. The

family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations in memory

of Dennis be made to The American Cancer Society.