Denny Garvin

Dennis “Denny” Michael Garvin, 60, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021, at Landings of Oregon Assisted Living Facility. He was born October 21, 1961, to John “Terry” and Elizabeth “Betty” Garvin. Denny grew up in Toledo, and graduated from DeVilbiss High School, Hocking Tech., and the University of Toledo. He worked for the City of Toledo for more than 30 years and retired as Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry. Denny loved spending time with his family, immediate and extended, and rocking out with his band, Night Session Big Band Orchestra. His joys in life included his wife, Annette, and their children, Michael and Nicholas, hiking, music, and painting. Denny enjoyed helping others and teaching. He offered strength and guidance to many people of the years and touched the lives of countless children at his annual Ottawa Park Nature Camp. His positive Irish wit and perpetual optimism will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He lived life to the fullest — always upholding his values of honesty, integrity, and morality. His unwavering faith in God was evident through his life choices, and in establishing and maintaining strong family values. Denny is survived by his loving mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Garvin; children, Michael Terrance (Jenna) and Nicholas James (Natalie) Garvin; sisters, Sharon Eileen (Michael) Boehme and Colleen Marie (Robert) Culp; and many nieces and nephews. Denny was preceded in death by his father, John “Terry” Garvin; and his wife, Annette Michelle Garvin. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623 (419-841-2422). Visitation will continue Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Drive, Toledo, OH 43613, until the time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. Denny’s family thanks his caregivers of Landings of Oregon for all their love, hard work, and support. Those wishing to offer memorials in Denny’s memory are asked to consider Night Session Big Band Orchestra or the ALS Association. Online condolences to the family may be made at walkerfuneralhomes.com.