At 13, Marvin was severely injured in an accident. Despite missing a year of school and becoming legally blind, he continued his education, working his way through college, earning a BS degree in Physics from the U of U.
At 16, Marvin (W7MR) became interested in amateur radio and enjoyed the hobby the rest of his life.
In 1959, Marvin married Rhea Smith. He later married Natalie Wayman; they were together until 1996. Together they raised nineteen children. Marvin was devoted to his family and was known affectionately as "Daddy" to his children.
Marvin worked for KWHO radio for nine years. He then worked for years in the seal industry as a manager and training director, traveling the world. Marvin became self-employed and bought a real estate franchise near Cincinnati. Wanting to spend more time with his family, he started several small companies based in Murray, Utah.
Marvin's first love was the Gospel of Jesus Christ and he faithfully and consistently prayed with his family, attended church, and taught his family by scripture and by example. Funeral services were held, October 29, 2019 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, & Interment at Elysian Burial Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, and daughter, Susan. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Rhea Smith Zitting; numerous brothers and sisters; his children; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
At 13, Marvin was severely injured in an accident. Despite missing a year of school and becoming legally blind, he continued his education, working his way through college, earning a BS degree in Physics from the U of U.
At 16, Marvin (W7MR) became interested in amateur radio and enjoyed the hobby the rest of his life.
In 1959, Marvin married Rhea Smith. He later married Natalie Wayman; they were together until 1996. Together they raised nineteen children. Marvin was devoted to his family and was known affectionately as "Daddy" to his children.
Marvin worked for KWHO radio for nine years. He then worked for years in the seal industry as a manager and training director, traveling the world. Marvin became self-employed and bought a real estate franchise near Cincinnati. Wanting to spend more time with his family, he started several small companies based in Murray, Utah.
Marvin's first love was the Gospel of Jesus Christ and he faithfully and consistently prayed with his family, attended church, and taught his family by scripture and by example. Funeral services were held, October 29, 2019 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, & Interment at Elysian Burial Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, and daughter, Susan. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Rhea Smith Zitting; numerous brothers and sisters; his children; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Family Members
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Rachel Christensen Zitting Fischer
1928–2012
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Allen Christensen Zitting
1933–1957
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Joseph Christensen Zitting
1938–2023
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Frederick Affleck Zitting
1921–1988
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William Affleck Zitting
1924–1985
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Elaine Affleck Zitting Selander
1926–2007
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Edna Wells Zitting
1928–1928
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Richard Tree "Dick" Zitting
1929–2011
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Dena Olson Zitting Young
1931–2004
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Darrell Tree Zitting
1932–1937
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Lorin Cope Zitting
1933–2022
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Carl Olson Zitting
1934–1984
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Naomi Stokes Zitting Bistline
1936–2011
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Gordon Tree Zitting
1938–2021
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Alfred Kilgrow Zitting
1943–1985
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Lola Stokes Zitting
1944–1945
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Charlene Kilgrow Zitting
1945–2014
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Charlett Zitting Bistline
1946–2021
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Lucile Zitting Jessop
1952–1970
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