Gary W. Hoffman

Gary passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on April 26, 2014. Gary was born April 2, 1964 and left this life too soon, for he had many more years of loving his wife of 26 years, Jane Paxton and their daughter, Taylor Cass, in front of him. Gary is also survived by his dad, Stanley James Hoffman, Sr. and his brother, Stanley James Hoffman, Jr, Stans children, Jamie and Andy; Janes parents, William and Rev. Shirley Paxton and his sisters and brothers in-law; Marty Mike Franchot, their children, Will, Lizzie, Peter and Katie; Anne Paxton Gana Fofang, their children, Dema and Shirley, and Suzie Paxton Patrick Horan, their son, Griffin, all who loved their Uncle Gary so very much. Gary joins the spirits of those he loved who passed before him, including his mom, Roena Taylor Hoffman and his best dog friends Blaze, Buster, Sam and Scout. Gary graduated from the University of Toledo and had a long career in computer/technology sales. But Gary found his true calling when he held a paintbrush in his hand. He founded GWH Painting in 2005 and enjoyed seeing the transformed beauty in a newly painted room or house. Gary loved many things: a long walk on the beach or in the Little Point Sable Memorial Nature Preserve with his dogs, hitting a long drive on his favorite golf course, driving fast with a buddy on a dirt road with Van Halen playing LOUD, a good hand of Euchre, or creating the perfect cheesecake. But what Gary loved most of all was his wife and their daughter. Jane and Taylor were always in his heart. Garys smile, his laughter and his love will forever be in their hearts, as it will be in the many people whose lives intertwined with his. There will be a visitation at Christ Presbyterian Church, Toledo, May 10, 2-5:30pm, followed by a service of celebration and sharing. Gary will be interred at Little Point Sable, Michigan, where a service will be held at a later date. Charitable contributions in Garys memory can be made to the Little Point Sable Memorial Nature Preserve 805 Glen Rd, Shelby, MI 49455 or the Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio, 43537 or a charitable organization of your choice.