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Dennis D. Barritt

A Memorial gathering for Dennis D. Barritt, 66, Lawrence, will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 noon Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He died on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at KU Medical Center.

Dennis was born on June 11, 1946, in Hutchinson, KS the son of Dene and Roverta Stockham Barritt.

He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the KU School of Business in 1968, his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from the KU School of Law in 1971, and a Graduate Degree in Banking from the University of Colorado in 1974. While attending KU, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

He owned Westridge Development Company, had worked at Douglas County Bank, and from 1970 – 1980, had been Vice President of Lawrence National Bank in Lawrence.

Survivors include daughter, Christen Weatherford, Edmund, OK; son, Tony Barritt, Lawrence; sisters, Julie Barritt, Hutchinson, Pamela Humphrey, Lawrence; brother, David Barritt, New York, NY; grandsons, Chance Barritt, Lawrence, Riley Weatherford, Edmund, OK; and nieces, Talena Hooper, St. Louis, MO, Trina Serrault, Olathe, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

The family suggests memorials in his name to Lawrence Humane Society or to a Charity of Donor's Choice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 13, 2012.
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Thinking of Burrito still puts a smile on my face ... a big one. Can’t believe it’s been almost 40 years since seeing him last. He was one of a kind. RIP.

Lloyd Doolittle

Friend

November 7, 2020

RIP Dennis... You are missed

William Hamilton

Friend

November 7, 2019

Remembering dancing at my wedding. Thanks for your kindness. Prayers and thoughts are with your family. Mary Hacker.

Mary Hacker

November 20, 2012

Remembering the dances we shared at my wedding thanks for kindness and love you showed me. I will always remember you for that and the editorials you wrote. Love and prayers for your family, Mary Hacker.

Mary Hacker

November 20, 2012

Dennis,you were a great builder and neigbor. Always giving and so smart. You worked hard and played hard. You cooked like a gourmet May you rest in peace and comfort. You are in our prayers as is your family.

Barb & Bill Hamilton

November 17, 2012

Dennis- ever the dreamer, always the entrepreneur

Terry Pentecost

November 17, 2012

Dennis could light up the room like no none else. So sad to hear he's gone.

Lloyd Doolittle

November 17, 2012

Burrito,
You were a valued friend, and you always put a smile on my face when I think of you.
Mac Crowther

Mac Crowther

November 16, 2012

Burrito ... too young!

Art Wilkonson

November 16, 2012

Dennis was a kind fella with a great sense of humour. Larryville will miss him.

Katy O'Grady

November 16, 2012

So sorry to hear about Dennis. I have not seen him for years. Great memories.
I miss you my dear old friend.

Mike Lamone

November 15, 2012

Dennis was one of those personalities that you never forget. Loved life and had a lot of fun navigating his way through the day to day. Always generous and compassionate. He will be missed. Mick Allen.

November 15, 2012

Most definately going to miss seeing him around town - prayers always. Linda K Bruce

LK Bruce

November 15, 2012

A man who knew everyone in Lawrence, and everyone in Lawrence knew you. Rest in Peace my friend.

Craig Bastemeyer

November 15, 2012

Dennis was such a kind hearted man. He will be missed. Rest in peace friend.

Lisa Winter

November 14, 2012

To the Barritt Family my thoughts and Prayers go out to you in time of loss of a loved one. may God give you the peace and comfort to deal with this loss.

Debbie D'Armond

November 14, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. ABSOLUTELY!!

Kevin and Belinda Base

November 14, 2012

Dennis I will miss you truely, you were a good friend rest in peace.

Pam Shields

November 14, 2012

Dennis, I will miss seeing you around. Your lively spirit and un-shakable personality will have no match.
Tony Jones

November 13, 2012

May you finally rest in Peace Dennis!! Dennis brought many friends Joy and laughter while he was here..He was lots of FUN!! and cared deeply of others...I will never forget the time he handed a little boy out of the blue a 20.00 bill at the grocery store and said Merry Christmas!! Its this kindness he had for others in his heart!! and everywhere he went he always knew someone!!! You will be missed my friend..

Keri Tebben

November 13, 2012

Always had a good time working and partying with him back in the early to mid 90's. Never a dull moment when he was around. Thanks for letting me be apart of your group. You'll be missed.
Bob "Cheeko" Cheek

Bob Cheek

November 13, 2012

Dennis, you were a one of a kind person. The conversations we had were always very enlightening. May you forever rest in peace.

Larry Sinks

November 13, 2012

Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. My family has known Dennis for many many years and concidered him a great friend. We will miss him greatly.

Taletha Lehmann "Houk"

November 13, 2012

David Walker

November 13, 2012

Dennis was a good friend of my brother Rick and spent a great deal of time at our home. I have many fond memories of those two.

Charles Hyter

November 13, 2012

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