Marvin Glenn Crim, 87, of Tulalip, Washington, passed away peacefully at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1936, in Appleton, Colorado. He attended school in Grand Junction, Colorado, and graduated with the class of 1955. In high school, he was involved in wrestling and won second place at the state wrestling championship. In later years, he found great joy in watching his grandsons wrestling.
Marvin married Margaret Denton on Sept. 9, 1955. Marvin was a jack-of-all-trades. He held various jobs to include dairyman, a miner and both produce and truck driving. He has made his home in Colorado, Washington state and New Mexico. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. His love was very deep for Jesus and he believed in the power of prayer. Marvin enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, camping, gardening and talking to people. His pride and joy was his four girls and family. His favorite food was a No. 7 with a Coke from McDonald’s.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Wanda McClusky; and his daughter, Betty A. Smith. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Crim, of Tulalip, Washington; his three daughters, Marva K. Pegoda and husband Larry, Marlene Hebert and husband Ron, and Wanda Ray and husband Martin. Also surviving is one brother, Roger Crim, and his wife, Diane, of Noblesville, Indiana; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Crim family plot at the Fort Sumner Cemetery, with his brother Mr. Roger Dean Crim officiating.
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Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth St., Fort Sumner, New Mexico (575- 355-2311).
