Michael GULVAS Obituary

Name: Visitation for Michael GULVAS
Start: 2021-12-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Jackson, Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center - Springfield

GULVAS, Michael D.

"Mike"

73, of Springfield, passed away December 17, 2021. Mike was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 27, 1948, to John R., Jr. and Donna M. (Saam) Gulvas. He was a graduate of Toledo Woodward High School and Wright State University (1989) with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college graduation he changed careers from sales /marketing to become a licensed social worker (LSW) working with the elderly, Hospice patients and mental health clients in the Dayton, Madison County and Springfield communities.

He enjoyed sports as a participant and spectator, especially bow hunting, baseball, basketball, softball, golf and football. He played USSSA and ASA Softball on nationally ranked teams. He was a longtime Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and Ohio State Buckeyes Fan. Another of Mike's interests was

photography and he loved to share his photographs with

family and friends.

Mike was a member of Berea Bible Church.

He dedicated a large portion of his life to volunteering and helping others by tutoring, founding and facilitating Mountains and Molehills (a support group for those with bipolar, major depression and anxiety disorders), teaching Sunday School and coaching youth sports.

He is survived by his wife Sharon (Buttner) Gulvas, daughter Mindy (Brian) Jacobs, sons Justin (Emily) Gulvas and Jared

Gulvas (Casey Gillam), six grandchildren: Zachary, Carter and Tanner Jacobs and Owen, Jack and Greta Gulvas, father, John R. Gulvas, Jr., brother, Rand (Shelley) Gulvas, and sister, Leslie Gulvas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 27 at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center from 5-7PM and on

Tuesday, December 28 from 10-11AM. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM with Pastor Brian D. Miller officiating. Following the service, Mike will be laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 20 N. Murray St., Springfield, OH 45503 or Berea Bible Church, 3850 Derr Rd., Springfield, OH 45503.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Dec. 26, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael GULVAS

Sponsored by Jackson, Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center - Springfield.

11 Entries

Christopher Helle

December 30, 2021

My heart goes out to you and I pray that God compassion will be felt in your hearts. He believed in God and I hope his faith will now become a faith of your own. He is at peace and in the presence of the Almighty Father. You are going to get your glorified body first Dad. I love you all and wish we could connect more.

Karen Hersey DiBernardo

December 29, 2021

Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. It is hard when a loved one passes but especially during the holiday season. Find comfort in your family and look forward to the future.

Sharon Falkenberg Himebaugh

December 28, 2021

Your in my prayers . Sorry for your loss.

I do not have email. My address is 423 A Autumnwood Dr. Tiffin,O. 44883

Sharon Fischer

December 28, 2021

Jack, Rand and Shelly, and Leslie, I am so very sorry to hear of Mike´s passing. I have lots of good memories of all of us kids on Enright playing together. I pray God will bring you peace during this sad time. Sherri Petree fischer

Cathleen Heidelberg

December 27, 2021

I am so sorry to learn of Mike´s passing. He was a good friend in high school. I have not seen him in years, but I treasure many wonderful memories of Mike and the whole group of kids who I was fortunate to know at Woodward HS. Rest In Peace.

Lamarr Gregory

December 27, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family. I attended Hamilton grade school and Woodward high school with Mike. I also had the pleasure to be a teammate of Mike on the basketball teams in grade school and later in high school. Mike played with such passion for the game. Rest in Heaven #12. "SWISH"

Mark Stoll

December 27, 2021

My condolences to the Gulvas family.
Mike will be missed.
Mark Stoll

Heather Allen Ferryman

December 27, 2021

Sharon and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a very caring person. Thinking of you.

Heather

Ron Kornowa

December 27, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Michael´s passing and our prayers go out to his family. Unfortunately I haven´t seen Michael in many, many years. We were good friends at Hamilton grade school and at Woodward high school. He was a great athlete, student and friend. Rest In Peace my friend!!

Blythe Howard-Chou

December 26, 2021

So sorry to hear this about Mike. Deepest condolences to Sharon, Mindy, Justin, Jared and the rest of the family. Thinking of you all.

Arthur Dunson jr

December 25, 2021

Sorry to hear of Mike's homegowing. My condolences to Randy and the rest of the family. I admired Mike as the Captain of the WHS basketball team and the competitor that he was!

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