Bryan Van Cavins

Bryan Van Cavins, 75, of Findlay, passed away in Sarasota, Florida at 2:10 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 from complications of his long struggle with (CIDP) Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. He was born September 28, 1946 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Frank and Dorothy (Trout) Cavins.He was first married to Judith A. Bishop on October 22, 1967, and she preceded him in death on March 10, 1999. On May 8, 2008, he married Alicia Jan Waldman and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Carrie A. Cavins (Tom) Igielski of McComb, Ohio; a son, Bryan J. Cavins (Patty) of Bowling Green, Ohio; a step-daughter, Victoria K. (Kyrill) Verbytskyy of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Emma Rae Cavins, Brigid A. Cavins, Chloe S. Cavins and Sean P. Cavins, all of Bowling Green, Ohio; and sisters, Barbara A. Cavins-Waters (Lloyd) of Rome, Georgia; and Janet L. Cavins-Nuchols (Walt) preceded him in death; in-laws, Denise (Hussein) Gudah and Kami (Chris) Kosch; and, Jerry (Rhonda) Waldman. Bryan Cavins, CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer), and his wife Judy, opened Cavins Kitchen Village in 1981. Bryan was a true entrepreneur; he and Judy decided to leave the comforts of a full-time steady job with Borden's to pursue Bryan's passion for woodworking and design.Cavins Kitchen Village has served the Hancock County community for 41 years and has remodeled over three thousand kitchens. When talking with Bryan about his business, he would share how much he loved to help his clients create the kitchen of their dreams. His best workdays were sitting at his desk, problem-solving and creating unique kitchen designs. Even through health challenges, he completed his last kitchen design on January 21st, 2022 .Outside of his career, he was a fun-loving adventurer including: becoming a pilot, skydiving, world traveler, avid dart player and golfer, downhill skier, etc. Through his love of music and singing he became a member of a band called "Group Therapy." One of the philosophies he lived by was, "If you want to do something, and you have the ability to do it now, do it now! Tomorrow is uncertain and there will be something else that will get in the way. Do it now!" Throughout his life, Bryan cultivated strong and lasting friendships wherever he went.Bryan was fortunate enough to find love a second time with Alicia (Jan), quickly nicknamed "Allie." Over their 16 years together, in spite of multiple health difficulties, he and Allie continued to seek out and create memorable moments with family and friends. The last eight years they became "Snowbirds" and had multiple adventures with a vibrant group of new friends in Punta Gorda, FL. He strived to squeeze the marrow out of life, and he will be deeply missed by not only his family and friends, but also the people he touched throughout the Hancock County community.Bryan was the "Self-Appointed" Imperial Turtle of the Hancock County Chapter of the International Association of Turtles, "Are you a Turtle?" He attended the New Day Christian Church of Port Charlotte, Florida. He received the Boy Scout's Eagle Scout Award. Bryan served his country in Vietnam while serving in the U.S. Air Force.Visitation for family and friends will be from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840 and from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, prior to the funeral. The funeral for Bryan will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Young officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Matthew 25 Ministries (www.m25m.org). Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickehnke.com. Service will be provided via live stream for out-of-town family and friends. The livestream link can be found by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/KirkpatrickBehnke

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