Michael Charles Denzin

Michael Charles Denzin, 68, of Frederick County, VA, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He endured more than two years of treatment for esophageal cancer, and its complications, leaving him unable to prepare and enjoy the recipes that he shared with family and friends. Born in Beach, ND (1956), Michael had deep roots in the Black Hills area of South Dakota and the neighboring Devil's Tower area of Wyoming through his late parents, Charles Denzin and Joyce Ann (Glover) Shelton, and his beloved grandparents. He had the opportunity to attend George Dewey High School, Subic Bay, Philippines and graduated from Aragon High School, San Mateo, CA (1974). After moving with his family to Memphis, TN, he attended Memphis State University and received his B.B.A. degree in International Management (1979). Michael married Anne DeShano in Memphis in 1982. They made their church home in The Episcopal Church, and cherished the congregations they were active members of in Texas, Maine, and Pennsylvania, before settling in Virginia where they became founding and faithful members of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church. He was sustained by the love and prayers of the congregation during the course of his illness. During his career, Michael visited 42 countries and all 50 states. He was evacuated from his hotel in Japan during an earthquake, taxied around Bangladesh in a boat during flooding, and was in Indonesia on 9/11. His many travels allowed the family to visit both their immediate and extended families. He and their daughter, Megan, flew to Dallas on Take Your Daughter to Work Day. But his many travels never prevented Michael from the joy of being Dad. He was a scout leader and volunteer in the sports and activities of Nick, Megan, and Jacob. He rarely missed a school meeting or activity. Surviving with his wife, Anne, of 43 years, are their children: Nicholas, and Jessica, Denzin, Megan, and Jeremiah, Pulman, and Jacob Denzin; and three precious grandchildren, Delilah, Olivia, and Hudson. He also leaves behind his brother Brad, and Suzanne, Denzin; nieces, nephews, and cousins; in-laws, colleagues, and friends. A funeral service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, Leesburg, VA on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 am. Interment at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Gettysburg, PA The family would like to thank Michael's primary doctor, Dr. Richard Kim for the years of care that he provided, and the staff at Winchester Medical Center for the professional and compassionate care that he received in his final days.