William A. Denman

January 18, 2009

William A. Denman Jr., 83, of Toledo, passed away at his home on Sunday January 18, 2009. He was born on June 28, 1925 to William A. Denman and Charlotte Siwajek. William attended Scott High School where he participated in athletics before he enlisted in the Marines, serving in the Pacific Theatre. When he returned, he met the love of his life, Cleola Jean Barton; they were married for 60 years. William worked for Columbia Gas until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family, playing softball, watching his grandchildren play sports, as well as watching sports. William was a very loving man with a smile that would light up the room and was joking all the time. William was preceded is death by his parents and his brother, Robert Denman. Surviving are his loving wife, Jean and his children; Michael (Kathy) Denman, David Denman, Gary Denman, and Cherie Garcia; grandchildren, Damian (Maral) Ayala, Amy Jordan, Angelica Garcia, T. J. Denman; great-granddaughter, Julia Jordan and brother, Richard (Marte) Denman. Special thanks to Annie, Jane, Tiffany, Ruth, Tril, Colette, and the other care givers from Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Services will be held at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue on Thursday January 22, 2009 at 11:00 am. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the donor‘s favorite charity. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com ? ?