Denver Ray Lawrence
Age 67, of Burton, passed away on January 4, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Denver’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com
Per Denver’s wishes there will be no service held.
Denver Ray Lawrence was born on February 17, 1957, in Onaway, Michigan, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ivan and Dorothy (Stiles) Lawrence. Denver worked over 40 years as a metal finisher and for the past 24 years worked with all his friends at Experi-Metal and was seen as a great teacher and mentor to those he worked with and lovingly referred to as the man the myth the legend. Denver married his wife Patty in June of 1984 and they shared their life together raising their two daughters. Denver loved spending time with his family most of all his grandchildren which he gave special nicknames to them all. Denver loved taking care of his yard and tractors, and making it a great place for family gatherings. Denver had a love for anything outdoors in earlier days camping and boating and later taking his corvette to car shows with his wife and SXS riding with his family. Denver was loved by all who knew him and cherished time with many friends.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife; Pat Lawrence, his two daughters; Kelli Waite (Don), Dana Leggewie (Sean), his five grandchildren; Jordan-Tink, Jackson-Roo, Raelynne-Boo, Shelby-Scooter, Riley-Buggie, his four siblings; Carlone Ince, Cindy Holley (Keith), Pete Lawrence, Brenda Jenkins, his in-laws; Darla Lawrence, Randy Merchant, Marvella O’Dell, Dawn Hagon, and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Denver was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Dorothy Lawrence, Siblings; Butch Lawrence, Karen Rife, Veronica Merchant, his in-laws; Gary and Joyce O’Dell, Rick O’Dell, John Hagon, Robert Ince, Donna Lawrence, Kevin Jenkins.
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So heartbroken for you all. Please know that I’m thinking about you all. Denver loved you all so much
I’m sorry for all you guys Denny was a good guy and a good friend he will be missed by a lot of people
I will love and miss you uncle bud you are the best uncle ever you meant so much to me and my family. You meant more than you will ever know to all who knew you you helped shape and mold my life forever miss and love you so much
Denny loved his family so much and truly beamed around his Patty’s Cakes. My prayers with you all.
Pat, Kelli, Dana and the rest of your family, I’m so very sorry for the loss of Denny. I know how much he was loved by all and will be missed. I will miss the smartass remarks he made whenever I’d see him. He was a character. Love you all.
This is still so hard to grasp. He was such a fun guy and great friend and always welcomed me and razzed me like I was one of his own. I’m going to miss hearing him reminisce about the days in Oxford with my dad and their crazy pranks. Im sure that heaven is going to have the most beautiful kept lawn up there! Momma Pat, Kel, and Dana (and your families) you all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIH “Bud”, not Denny/Denver. ❤️
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miss you brother you may not be here with me but thoughts of you are always in my heart your loving sister
Caroline x
Bud is a very dear old friend of mine and will always be in my heart. We klicked as soon as we met back at Modern Prototype 1984. Bud will be sincerely missed Carl Diesslin
Pat, Dana, Kelli and family, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Denny will be greatly missed, he was like a brother to me. I appreciated all his help after the passing of my father.
I only worked with Todd for about 2 1/2 years, but it was like we had to work together for a long time. He was a great guy and a great teacher for people that came in. That didn’t know a lot of stuff. Very patient man at work always had something funny to say he’s definitely going to be missed rest in peace, bud
Pat, Kelli and Dana , I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, May the Lord give you strength and comfort in this difficult time, lean on each other and keep Denny’s Memories alive, Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Denny. May God give you strength during the difficult times and may your memories bring a smile to your hearts.
Lovingly,
Sheila Marder
Dear Pat and Family ,
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband, sending prayers and hugs your way if you need to talk or just need an ear to bend or a shoulder to lean on . I’m here for you all my love Debbie 🫶🏻😊😢
Or sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort hold you tight always.
Dave and Candy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Deb and I appreciate all he done over the years for her Mom and Dad.
Dear Pat and family,
We are so sorry to hear that Denny passed away. My mom (Dawn) told me and instantly I thought: Grandpa and Denny are up there with the Lord helping him build his palace. I’m so sad for your loss but this made me smile because I can just picture the two of them reuniting and discussing all the things they can build or come up with. We also would like to send prayers of comfort to you all and may the Lord hold you close during these difficult times.
Pat my condolences go out to you and your family. Bud was such a good guy and always a jokester he always made you laugh, he might be gone in body but he won’t be forgotten.