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Dennis Kerns, 56, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. Dennis was born in San Jose, CA to Michael Kerns and Karen Kruse. He graduated from Branham High School in San Jose and attended West Valley College. He met the love of his life, Terrie Blackburn, in high school and they were married on May 21, 1988. Dennis and Terrie lived in San Jose where they welcomed their children, Kathryn and Nathan. In 1999 Dennis switched careers from high tech to real estate appraising and in 2005 the family moved to Martinez, CA where Dennis co-owned Apple Appraisal with his brother-in-law, Tony Blackburn. Dennis spent his free time with his family and friends and enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his son Nathan, talking football with his daughter Kathryn, and fixing things around the home he loved, for his wife Terrie. (excerpt from obituary) |
