Obituary of Darrel LaRue Garverick

Darrel L. Garverick, age 42 of Blossburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. Darrel was born on June 3rd, 1980 to Marilyn (Willis) and Greg Garverick in Wellsboro PA. He will be remembered by his wife of 21 years, Shanna; and his children Kaitlyn and Dominic Garverick; mother and step-father, Marilyn and Dale Roupp, father and step mother, Greg and Janet Garverick; siblings Rick (Stephanie) Garverick, Jennifer (Ryan) Chilson and Chelsea Garverick. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his grandmother Patsy Garverick, Diane Lockard, and mother-in-law Jeanette Witucki His memory will live on with his nieces and nephews; Natalie, Madeline, Brooke, Breanna, Britney, Lindsey, Logan, Braydon, Gavin, Kendall and Bentley; and great niece and nephews, Aubrey, Carter and Liam. Darrel was predeceased by his grandfather Harry Garverick, nephew Hudson Chilson, and father-in-law Joseph Witucki Darrel found his calling as a logger for 19 years, owning his own business and as tree trimmer for years prior. He tried to give up logging once but "once a logger, always a logger" He was a hard worker. He had an incredible love for his children and always strived to give them the best. Darrel loved nature and he found peace in the woods. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He often spent his spare time in his garage or researching topics of interest to hands on learning a new trade. He was a Jack of all trades - but he mastered a lot of them. He could paint vehicles like no other, most anything brought to his garage he could fix. Darrel was a music enthusiast, he always had music playing, if there was live music playing, he would find it, and he always enjoyed discovering new songs. There was a need for speed in his veins and you could find him right in his element at the drag strip. Darrel was never scared to take on new opportunities and he did everything with honesty and integrity. He had very strong values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy. His laughter was contagious. Darrel had incredible patience, and always made time to help others. His legacy will carry on forever in our hearts. He was larger than life, his shoes can never be filled. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 637 South Main Street, Mansfield PA. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with Roger Hammonds officiating. Donations may be made to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel to assist in funeral expenses. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com