Marvin Jackson

 Marvin Wayne Jackson, age 73, passed away in Dinosaur, Colorado, on June 5, 2013. Marvin was born on June 2, 1940 in Franklin, Arizona to William Keith Jackson and Ruth Christensen. He married Corinne Jackson on August 8, 1998 in Vernal, Utah. 

 Marvin was a Branch President in Strasbourg, Colorado. He served his church in temple work, as a ward mission leader and various other positions. He spoke and wrote of his life experiences and personal history and wrote poetry. Marvin found pleasure in writing a book of poetry for his children entitled The World According to Marvin. Marvin loved his wife Corinne and loved to spend time gardening and canning with her in their home in Dinosaur, Colorado.

 Marvin is survived by his wife Corinne Jackson; brother, Claude Keith Jackson and sister, Shirley Hansen; children: David Jackson, Shawna Lane, Donna Goehring, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Jackson and Paul Jackson; step children: Marci Terry and Mari Horn;

15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Christensen and father, William Keith Jackson; sister, Melba Ruth House, and brothers Bert Dean Jackson and Earl Jackson.

 Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Rangely First Ward Chapel, 123 Eagle Crest Blvd, in Rangely, Colorado at 11 A.M. A visitation will be held 9:45 ~ 10:45 A.M. prior to the services at the church. Services are under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.