Dennis Ray Ohms was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 22, 1945 to Raymond Henry and Helen Arlene Barr Ohms. He married Carol Ann Peterson in the St. George Temple for time and all eternity on December 30, 1969. He was welcomed into the World of Spirits and back to our Heavenly Father on August 10, 2015. He experienced an unexpected heart attack and passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the mountains.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his sister Darlene Ohms Larsen, his brother Donald William Ohms, his children: Amy Ohms Archibald (Scott), Jenny Ohms Julander (David), Gabe Ray Ohms (Jessica), Seth Ray Ohms (Bridget), Sarah Ohms Poe (Aaron), 16 grandchildren with whom he loved to spend his time, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

He graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City and Dixie College in St. George. He enjoyed playing football for both schools. While attending Dixie College, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained an active member throughout his life.

He served as a missionary in the Great Lakes Mission (1967-1969). He has served in numerous Church callings, the most recent being an Ordinance Worker in the St. George Temple. He was passionate about his family and Family History research.

He held the position of Bookstore Director at Southern Utah University for over 40 years. He was active in horseshoe pitching since his childhood, winning the Utah State Championship and participating in many NHPA World Tournaments. He established the Southern Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Association and was honored to serve as its president over the last 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father William Thomas Edwards and his infant brother Ronald Ohms.

He was a loving Husband, Papa, Grandpa, Uncle Denny, and Friend and will be missed by all who knew him. We look forward to being with him again.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the LDS Midvalley-Three Peaks Chapel (40 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). A viewing will be on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City, UT). On Friday, August 14, 2015, the viewing will be held at 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Interment will be in the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.