Silverton - Denzel A Legard 93, passed away peacefully on December 27 with family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1926 in Silverton, Oregon to Esther and Alvin Legard.

Denny was raised in Silverton and graduated from Silverton Union High School in 1944. Following graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps; serving both at home and in Japan. Upon his return from service, he married Louise Ann Ryan in 1947. Louise and Denny celebrated 72 years of marriage on December 14th.

Denny loved life and the many opportunities it presented. He served as a Silverton Volunteer Firefighter for many years as well as a Silverton City Council member. He was an avid golfer, a talented bridge player, a bird hunter, a deep sea fisherman, a pilot, an RV enthusiast, and most of all , a loving father and devoted husband.

He worked as a manager for Wilco Farmers in Silverton, Mt Angel, and finally Stayton. After retirement, Denny and Louise moved to Newport, Oregon where he spent many years fishing on his beloved boat, the "Louise Ann" and enjoying new found friends. In 1994 they moved to Salemtowne. Denny loved the Salemtowne golf course and the many friends he made there over the years.

Family and friends will remember Denny as a generous, caring, enthusiastic, and loving man. He is survived by his wife, Louise, his brother Butch Legard, his two children, Suzy (Simas-Murphy) and David Legard, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

There will be a private internment at Valley View Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at 3:30 in Silverton on January 11th at 310 Water. Arrangements are under the care of Unger Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Silverton Alumni Association.