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Marvin Emil Sophusson
September 10, 1933 - March 9, 2021
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Marvin passed away peacefully at home in Sun city West on March 9, 2021 while in the care of Hospice, wife Jeannie, son Jon of Castle Rock, WA, and faithful dog Belle who never left his side. Marv was born September 10, 1933 in Bellingham, WA to Franz and Jennie (Johnson) Sophusson. After high school graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 as a dental tech, earned two master’s degrees from W.S.U., and shared his love of science with K-12 students in WA, OR, AK, and SD. After marrying Jean in 1975, he enjoyed owning a country store, working on home building projects, hunting, collecting clocks, growing plants as a Master Gardener, volunteering for Hospice, and sharing his love of the Lord to any and all. He was a member of Full Gospel Businessmen, and New Hope Fellowship in Sun City West. Preceding him in death are his parents and five bothers. He is survived by his wife, Jean Sophusson; son, Jon Michael (Mary) Sophusson; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. As per his request, his body was donated to Science Care. Services will be held later at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish, SD. Memorials may be given in his honor to New Hope Fellowship in SCW, AZ, Thema Hospice, or any charity of your choice.
