Dennis “Lynn” Sides, age 77, passed away on September 21, 2024.Dennis was born to Jay Sides and Mildred Lawson Sides on February 13, 1947, in Abilene,Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio and SouthwestTexas State University.Lynn worked as a teacher and coach until retirement at 57; he then became a peace officerwith the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and began his second career as the schoolresource officer for Medina Valley ISD.Lynn loved Jesus, life, family, mentoring children, being outdoors, and dancing. He met his wife, Diane, at a dance in 1990. In 10 months, they married and did not stopdancing until he became too sick.He was a loving, simple man who enjoyed time with family and friends.Lynn is survived by his wife, Diane Sides; brother Hardy (Gertie); daughters, Shaylyn Wells(Russell) and Stacy Kendrick (Michiel); bonus daughter and son, Jodee Post (Sion Menely)and Ryan Thompson. Grandchildren: Chris Stoops, Stephanie Carr, Michele Good, KaileeThompson, Chance Post, and Bella Lyn Thompson. Great-grandch i ldren: Chandler Stoops,Roxin and McKenna Carr, and Christopher Trippe, along with other beloved family membersand friends.There will be no typical service for Lynn as per his request, but, as he wished, there will be acelebration of life soon with a date and time to be announced.