Marvon A. Smith
May 2, 1925 — December 11, 2008
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Marvon A. Smith, 83, a resident of Keystone Place, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at his home, following a short illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Jonathan Offt. The family will greet friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Irene; his children, James L. Smith of Marshalltown, Diane Smith of Marion, and Jeff (Sharon) Smith of Round Rock, Texas; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Clemann, Haleigh Smith and Mason Smith; three great-grandchildren, Raelynn Danford, Hunter Danford and Halie Clemann; a sister, Arlyce (Bill) Niffenegger of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Wallace Smith of Cedar Rapids; a brother-in-law, William (Laverna) Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids; and a sister-in-law, Alice Brammer of Greeley, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, William and Caroline Kulhavy; and a sister, Colleen Smith.
Marvon was born May 2, 1925, the son of Floyd and Wilma (Silka) Smith, in Des Moines, Iowa. A Franklin High School graduate, he served in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the VFW. On June 23, 1950, Marvon was united in marriage to Irene Kulhavy. For many years, he worked as a salesman for industrial pipe valves & fittings, retiring in 1985. Marvon was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice in memory of Marvon.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Irene; his children, James L. Smith of Marshalltown, Diane Smith of Marion, and Jeff (Sharon) Smith of Round Rock, Texas; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Clemann, Haleigh Smith and Mason Smith; three great-grandchildren, Raelynn Danford, Hunter Danford and Halie Clemann; a sister, Arlyce (Bill) Niffenegger of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Wallace Smith of Cedar Rapids; a brother-in-law, William (Laverna) Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids; and a sister-in-law, Alice Brammer of Greeley, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, William and Caroline Kulhavy; and a sister, Colleen Smith.
Marvon was born May 2, 1925, the son of Floyd and Wilma (Silka) Smith, in Des Moines, Iowa. A Franklin High School graduate, he served in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the VFW. On June 23, 1950, Marvon was united in marriage to Irene Kulhavy. For many years, he worked as a salesman for industrial pipe valves & fittings, retiring in 1985. Marvon was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice in memory of Marvon.
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