Denise Faye Gillen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Denise Faye Gillen (Eagle River, Alaska), born in Minot, North Dakota, who passed away on October 15, 2019, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Sjolseth and Vivian; her stepfather Mel Oster; and her siblings, Donald Sjolseth and Delray Perkins.

She is survived by: her friend Mel Gillen; her husband Mel Gillen; her children, Josh Vialpando and Amber Hellman; her grandchildren, Aspen, Willow, Savanna, Dakota Vialpando, Tristen and Trinity Pendergrass; and her siblings, Diane Weros, Debra Sjolseth (Randy Dahl), Michelle Oster (Dale), Dean (Sherri Sjolseth) and Melven (Todd). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her family has asked that in Lieu of flowers, please plant something pretty in her honor.