Marvin Leroy Hovland, 81

Marvin Leroy Hovland, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Margaret Hovland, as well as four brothers Larry, Jerry, Arlyn and Vernon. He also follows one daughter, Kathy Sprankle.

Marvin was born near Larson, N.D., and moved as a young man to the Coeur d'Alene area where he met his wife Mildred. They enjoyed 60 years together. Upon his passing, his remaining three children, Peggy White, Helen Swofford and David Hovland, were at his side. In his last days he was comforted by his dear friends who spent good times and memories with him.

Marvin eventually retired from Kaiser Aluminum and then spent many years logging in the area with his dear friends Don McCaw and Frank Dory. In his later years he worked at D.A.W. Forrest Products. Some of his happiest times were spending the summers with his beautiful wife and family fishing in Canada and traveling in their motor home.

Marvin loved people and said he never met a stranger. He especially loved children, who to him were a pride and joy. Marvin leaves behind seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his two sisters, Dorothy Hatten of Spokane and Darleen Newhoauser of Minnesota.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, 373 E. Hayden Ave. Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, is entrsusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Marvin's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.