08/09/2025
Dennis Littlefield, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, while camping in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon, surrounded by the beauty of nature he so greatly loved. Born on February 12, 1955, in Halfway, Oregon, Dennis led a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family.
A proud veteran, Dennis served in the United States Air Force from February 1973 to September 1994, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. His military career was marked by honor, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his country. After retiring from the Air Force, Dennis continued his life of service as an educator in the Clark County School District (CCSD), where he taught for 20 years and inspired countless students with his knowledge, patience, and guidance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Earl Littlefield and Patricia Littlefield Carlson; his sister, Judy Kaesemeyer; and his brothers, James Littlefield and Steven Littlefield. Dennis and all his siblings were raised in Halfway, Oregon, where they shared a close-knit upbringing before life took them in different directions.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Littlefield, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage filled with love, partnership, and devotion. He also leaves behind his children, Michael (Michelle) Littlefield and January (Joseph) Grossi and his brother, David (Doris) Littlefield.
Dennis was a proud and loving grandfather to Brenden Littlefield, Everett Littlefield, Nathan Grossi, Gabriella Grossi, and Amelia Grossi. He also cherished his step-grandchildren, Kirstie Bywater, Dani Leath, and Xander Leath, and was overjoyed to witness the next generation through his step-great-grandchildren, Hazel and Beatrix Bywater.
Dennis’s life journey took him across the globe—from his humble beginnings in the small town of Halfway, Oregon, to various states across the U.S., and even to Asia during his military service—before he eventually settled in Nevada to enjoy family life, a well-earned retirement and a new career in teaching.
In his free time, Dennis enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, and watching sports. Whether casting a line in a quiet lake, knocking down pins at the bowling alley, or cheering on his favorite teams, he embraced life’s simple pleasures and shared them with those he loved.
The family will hold a memorial service on October 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, Nevada.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Dennis’s memory be made to support Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) research at www.curepsp.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com