Dennis M. Mobrice

Mr. Dennis M. Mobrice, age 70 years, of Holts Summit, Mo., passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Villa Marie Nursing Center after a year long battle with kidney and ureter cancer, surrounded by family and his beloved wife Judy. He was born July 18, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island the son of Joseph D. and Mathilda (Moreau) Mobrice. He was married on September 28, 1991 in Rocheport, Mo. to Judith L. Patterson. They celebrated their 25th anniversary in September 2016 with a return visit to the winery at Rocheport where the wedding was held. Dennis was a 1964 graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island and graduated from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas in 1970 with a degree in journalism. He studied further at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia and then worked as a general assignment reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune in the early 1970s. He served for 25 years as a state public information officer in Missouri State Government, including 17 years with the State Emergency Management Agency, retiring in August 2002. Upon retirement, Dennis enjoyed hiking, photography, writing, and spending time with his two grandchildren. He was a long-term member of the Jefferson City Photo Club, the Runge Nature Center Hiking Club, and the Midweek Trekkers. He cherished annual trips to Rhode Island and the New England states to visit family and friends. Dennis was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he enjoyed their book discussion groups. He was an officer and board member of the Jefferson City Chapter of the AARP, Chapter 4401 for many years, and wrote articles and features of interest to seniors for the monthly Active Times/Active Life supplement to the Jefferson City News Tribune. He was a member of the Jefferson City/Cole County Senior Nutrition Council for six years. Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Judy Mobrice; one step-daughter, Kimberly Anne Johnson and her husband Stephen of Jefferson City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Matthew Johnson and Sarah Johnson of Jefferson City, Mo.; one nephew, Paul D. Mobrice and his wife Helena of Cumberland, Rhode Island; two great-nephews, Zack and Tyler Mobrice of Cumberland, Rhode Island; a great-niece, Alicia Cohelo and her husband Tony of Attleboro, Mass. and their children, Landen and Logan, of the home; and one uncle, Bob Filippone of West Palm Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul R. Mobrice in 2016. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Daniel Hilty officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 201 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or the Jefferson City Animal Shelter, 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com