Dennis "Spook" Parisien, age 73 of Dunseith, died Friday, July, 3, 2020 at a Minot hospital with his brothers Jason and Randy Vivier and nieces Hunter and Jason by his side.  His funeral will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church near Belcourt.  The wake will be on Wednesday starting at 4:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the church.  Burial will be at the Church Cemetery.

Dennis J Parisien was born on January 23, 1947 in Belcourt to Beatrice Parisien Vivier.  He was raised and educated in Dunseith.  He was blessed with many fond memories of growing up as a kid.  On May 16, 1968, Dennis enlisted in the US  and received his Honorable Discharge on April 2, 1970.  He received numerous medals and certificates and was very proud of his service.  Following his discharge, he worked for the BIA Road Department and also as a truck drive and carpenter for the tribe.  Dennis graduated from the  Police Academy on September 9, 1986 and worked as a police officer for the City of Dunseith for several years before returning to the road department. Following his retirement, Dennis spent the majority of his time having fun and being the great and loving uncle/Godfather to Jacy, Hunter and their children, Mavrick and Shooter.

He had the most loving and caring heart and enjoyed life.  He also enjoyed taking care of his mother.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, visiting for hours.  He had a great sense of humor and would tease and joke around with everyone.  He had a nickname for everyone.  Dennis was a good person with a big hear.  He showed a lot of love and compassion to those dear to him.  Dennis was also an avid outdoorsman.  He deeply enjoyed hunting and ice fishing.  He loved sports and was a great softball player and bowler.  He was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed driving around.  The holidays that Spook enjoyed the most was the 4 ^th of July and Christmas.

Dennis passed away on Friday, July, 3, 2020 at a Minot hospital with his brothers Jason and Randy Vivier and nieces Hunter and Jason by his side.

He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Parisien Vivier, brothers and sisters, Randy, Jason, Andrew, Gary,, Carol and Cheryl all of Dunseith and Logan, Sheldon, Eli, Vicky and Charmaine all of Belcourt.

He was preceded in death bye his special godchild, Weston; brothers Tony, Jerry and Carey and sisters, Sharon and Connie.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.