Marvin Dean Shurtliff, 93, passed away May 22, 2013, in Idaho Falls, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living Center.
Marvin, the fifth of eight children, was born September 22, 1919, in Iona, Idaho, to Thomas Iera Shurtliff and Mayme Smith Shurtliff. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School in 1938.
On January 6, 1941, he married his sweetheart, Wanda McGavin, the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In April, 1944, Marv was inducted into the United States Army and fought in the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. He was a brave soldier and a great leader who remained true to his values to God and the country he loved.
After the war, Marv enrolled in barber college in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated in 1946. For 38 years he owned and operated Marv's Barber Shop on First Street in Idaho Falls, and served for many years on the Idaho State Barber Board. His customers enjoyed the time spent with Marv. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed and appreciated them all so much. Many still remember those happy times at the barber shop.
Marv was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His wife and children always came first and he was truly loved and adored by his brothers and sisters. His beloved wife, Wanda, passed away December 3, 2004.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Connie (Frank) Murdock of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Rod (Merlene) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rene Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rex (Alice) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda, a daughter, Marilyn Shurtliff Stacey, son-in-law, Leon Stacey, two brothers, Leland Shurtliff and Loren Shurtliff, three sisters, Iline Shurtliff, Reba Earl, and Arline Branson, and a grandson, Peter Shane Shurtliff.
Marv endured to the end with love and dignity. The family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living for all the care and special love extended to Marv. A warm appreciation is also extended to Carlie and Chantell of Solace Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 East First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Marvin, the fifth of eight children, was born September 22, 1919, in Iona, Idaho, to Thomas Iera Shurtliff and Mayme Smith Shurtliff. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School in 1938.
On January 6, 1941, he married his sweetheart, Wanda McGavin, the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In April, 1944, Marv was inducted into the United States Army and fought in the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. He was a brave soldier and a great leader who remained true to his values to God and the country he loved.
After the war, Marv enrolled in barber college in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated in 1946. For 38 years he owned and operated Marv's Barber Shop on First Street in Idaho Falls, and served for many years on the Idaho State Barber Board. His customers enjoyed the time spent with Marv. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed and appreciated them all so much. Many still remember those happy times at the barber shop.
Marv was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His wife and children always came first and he was truly loved and adored by his brothers and sisters. His beloved wife, Wanda, passed away December 3, 2004.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Connie (Frank) Murdock of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Rod (Merlene) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rene Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rex (Alice) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda, a daughter, Marilyn Shurtliff Stacey, son-in-law, Leon Stacey, two brothers, Leland Shurtliff and Loren Shurtliff, three sisters, Iline Shurtliff, Reba Earl, and Arline Branson, and a grandson, Peter Shane Shurtliff.
Marv endured to the end with love and dignity. The family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living for all the care and special love extended to Marv. A warm appreciation is also extended to Carlie and Chantell of Solace Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 East First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Marvin Dean Shurtliff, 93, passed away May 22, 2013, in Idaho Falls, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living Center.
Marvin, the fifth of eight children, was born September 22, 1919, in Iona, Idaho, to Thomas Iera Shurtliff and Mayme Smith Shurtliff. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School in 1938.
On January 6, 1941, he married his sweetheart, Wanda McGavin, the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In April, 1944, Marv was inducted into the United States Army and fought in the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. He was a brave soldier and a great leader who remained true to his values to God and the country he loved.
After the war, Marv enrolled in barber college in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated in 1946. For 38 years he owned and operated Marv's Barber Shop on First Street in Idaho Falls, and served for many years on the Idaho State Barber Board. His customers enjoyed the time spent with Marv. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed and appreciated them all so much. Many still remember those happy times at the barber shop.
Marv was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His wife and children always came first and he was truly loved and adored by his brothers and sisters. His beloved wife, Wanda, passed away December 3, 2004.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Connie (Frank) Murdock of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Rod (Merlene) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rene Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rex (Alice) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda, a daughter, Marilyn Shurtliff Stacey, son-in-law, Leon Stacey, two brothers, Leland Shurtliff and Loren Shurtliff, three sisters, Iline Shurtliff, Reba Earl, and Arline Branson, and a grandson, Peter Shane Shurtliff.
Marv endured to the end with love and dignity. The family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living for all the care and special love extended to Marv. A warm appreciation is also extended to Carlie and Chantell of Solace Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 East First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Marvin, the fifth of eight children, was born September 22, 1919, in Iona, Idaho, to Thomas Iera Shurtliff and Mayme Smith Shurtliff. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School in 1938.
On January 6, 1941, he married his sweetheart, Wanda McGavin, the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In April, 1944, Marv was inducted into the United States Army and fought in the 104th Infantry Division during World War II. He was a brave soldier and a great leader who remained true to his values to God and the country he loved.
After the war, Marv enrolled in barber college in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated in 1946. For 38 years he owned and operated Marv's Barber Shop on First Street in Idaho Falls, and served for many years on the Idaho State Barber Board. His customers enjoyed the time spent with Marv. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed and appreciated them all so much. Many still remember those happy times at the barber shop.
Marv was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His wife and children always came first and he was truly loved and adored by his brothers and sisters. His beloved wife, Wanda, passed away December 3, 2004.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Connie (Frank) Murdock of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Rod (Merlene) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rene Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Rex (Alice) Shurtliff of Idaho Falls, ID;
18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda, a daughter, Marilyn Shurtliff Stacey, son-in-law, Leon Stacey, two brothers, Leland Shurtliff and Loren Shurtliff, three sisters, Iline Shurtliff, Reba Earl, and Arline Branson, and a grandson, Peter Shane Shurtliff.
Marv endured to the end with love and dignity. The family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living for all the care and special love extended to Marv. A warm appreciation is also extended to Carlie and Chantell of Solace Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 East First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road, and from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
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