Marvin Vance Stratton
1919 - 2014
Early Life: Marvin was born December 14, 1919, in Provo, Utah, to James George and Nina Vance Snow Stratton and was raised in Orem. He worked hard in many different capacities throughout his life
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following his marriage to Nanalee Johnson on June 21, 1943, in Salt Lake City; the two of them worked in the fruit farming business. A few years later, Marvin went to California and worked as a professional scouter. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Orem and farming, but later, decided to sell his land and turned to the insurance business. He then worked as an agent for Farmer Insurance until his retirement in 1974. Following his retirement, Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three missions with his wife, Nanalee. The first mission was to the Arizona Holbrook Mission, where he unfailingly repaired and hauled around trailers for the young elders to live in. The second mission was to Gila, New Mexico, where they provided assistance to a Church branch. The third mission was in Port Richey, Florida, where they again worked in a branch. They also served locally at the MTC. He was much loved and respected by his family and others who had the opportunity to come in contact with him. He loved people and had a ready smile for others. He loved to have his family around him. He funded family reunions for many years. The grandkids remember him as the "tickle monster" who always had a treat for them in his pocket. His kids remember him as the Hand and Foot champion. All of his loved ones remember him as a dad and grandpa who loved them and loves them still. Marvin Vance Stratton died at the age of 94, on May 6, 2014, in Orem, Utah. He has left behind a legacy of faithfulness to his God and to his family.
Survived By: His wife, Nanalee; his children: Barry Johnson Stratton, Paul Marvin Stratton, Ronald August Stratton, Alan James Stratton, Nanalee Jean Stratton Leavitt, Becky Stratton Schlappi and Shelly Stratton Gilbert; 33 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Vern Stratton and Herbert Stratton, and two sisters, Emma Stratton Houghton and Dorothy Stratton Fielding.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and siblings: James George Stratton, Franklin K. Stratton and Nina Stratton Clegg.
Services: LDS Chapel @ 1120 E 600 N, Orem
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Berg Mortuary
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
1919 - 2014
Early Life: Marvin was born December 14, 1919, in Provo, Utah, to James George and Nina Vance Snow Stratton and was raised in Orem. He worked hard in many different capacities throughout his life
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following his marriage to Nanalee Johnson on June 21, 1943, in Salt Lake City; the two of them worked in the fruit farming business. A few years later, Marvin went to California and worked as a professional scouter. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Orem and farming, but later, decided to sell his land and turned to the insurance business. He then worked as an agent for Farmer Insurance until his retirement in 1974. Following his retirement, Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three missions with his wife, Nanalee. The first mission was to the Arizona Holbrook Mission, where he unfailingly repaired and hauled around trailers for the young elders to live in. The second mission was to Gila, New Mexico, where they provided assistance to a Church branch. The third mission was in Port Richey, Florida, where they again worked in a branch. They also served locally at the MTC. He was much loved and respected by his family and others who had the opportunity to come in contact with him. He loved people and had a ready smile for others. He loved to have his family around him. He funded family reunions for many years. The grandkids remember him as the "tickle monster" who always had a treat for them in his pocket. His kids remember him as the Hand and Foot champion. All of his loved ones remember him as a dad and grandpa who loved them and loves them still. Marvin Vance Stratton died at the age of 94, on May 6, 2014, in Orem, Utah. He has left behind a legacy of faithfulness to his God and to his family.
Survived By: His wife, Nanalee; his children: Barry Johnson Stratton, Paul Marvin Stratton, Ronald August Stratton, Alan James Stratton, Nanalee Jean Stratton Leavitt, Becky Stratton Schlappi and Shelly Stratton Gilbert; 33 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Vern Stratton and Herbert Stratton, and two sisters, Emma Stratton Houghton and Dorothy Stratton Fielding.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and siblings: James George Stratton, Franklin K. Stratton and Nina Stratton Clegg.
Services: LDS Chapel @ 1120 E 600 N, Orem
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Berg Mortuary
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Marvin Vance Stratton
1919 - 2014
Early Life: Marvin was born December 14, 1919, in Provo, Utah, to James George and Nina Vance Snow Stratton and was raised in Orem. He worked hard in many different capacities throughout his life
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following his marriage to Nanalee Johnson on June 21, 1943, in Salt Lake City; the two of them worked in the fruit farming business. A few years later, Marvin went to California and worked as a professional scouter. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Orem and farming, but later, decided to sell his land and turned to the insurance business. He then worked as an agent for Farmer Insurance until his retirement in 1974. Following his retirement, Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three missions with his wife, Nanalee. The first mission was to the Arizona Holbrook Mission, where he unfailingly repaired and hauled around trailers for the young elders to live in. The second mission was to Gila, New Mexico, where they provided assistance to a Church branch. The third mission was in Port Richey, Florida, where they again worked in a branch. They also served locally at the MTC. He was much loved and respected by his family and others who had the opportunity to come in contact with him. He loved people and had a ready smile for others. He loved to have his family around him. He funded family reunions for many years. The grandkids remember him as the "tickle monster" who always had a treat for them in his pocket. His kids remember him as the Hand and Foot champion. All of his loved ones remember him as a dad and grandpa who loved them and loves them still. Marvin Vance Stratton died at the age of 94, on May 6, 2014, in Orem, Utah. He has left behind a legacy of faithfulness to his God and to his family.
Survived By: His wife, Nanalee; his children: Barry Johnson Stratton, Paul Marvin Stratton, Ronald August Stratton, Alan James Stratton, Nanalee Jean Stratton Leavitt, Becky Stratton Schlappi and Shelly Stratton Gilbert; 33 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Vern Stratton and Herbert Stratton, and two sisters, Emma Stratton Houghton and Dorothy Stratton Fielding.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and siblings: James George Stratton, Franklin K. Stratton and Nina Stratton Clegg.
Services: LDS Chapel @ 1120 E 600 N, Orem
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Berg Mortuary
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
1919 - 2014
Early Life: Marvin was born December 14, 1919, in Provo, Utah, to James George and Nina Vance Snow Stratton and was raised in Orem. He worked hard in many different capacities throughout his life
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following his marriage to Nanalee Johnson on June 21, 1943, in Salt Lake City; the two of them worked in the fruit farming business. A few years later, Marvin went to California and worked as a professional scouter. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Orem and farming, but later, decided to sell his land and turned to the insurance business. He then worked as an agent for Farmer Insurance until his retirement in 1974. Following his retirement, Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three missions with his wife, Nanalee. The first mission was to the Arizona Holbrook Mission, where he unfailingly repaired and hauled around trailers for the young elders to live in. The second mission was to Gila, New Mexico, where they provided assistance to a Church branch. The third mission was in Port Richey, Florida, where they again worked in a branch. They also served locally at the MTC. He was much loved and respected by his family and others who had the opportunity to come in contact with him. He loved people and had a ready smile for others. He loved to have his family around him. He funded family reunions for many years. The grandkids remember him as the "tickle monster" who always had a treat for them in his pocket. His kids remember him as the Hand and Foot champion. All of his loved ones remember him as a dad and grandpa who loved them and loves them still. Marvin Vance Stratton died at the age of 94, on May 6, 2014, in Orem, Utah. He has left behind a legacy of faithfulness to his God and to his family.
Survived By: His wife, Nanalee; his children: Barry Johnson Stratton, Paul Marvin Stratton, Ronald August Stratton, Alan James Stratton, Nanalee Jean Stratton Leavitt, Becky Stratton Schlappi and Shelly Stratton Gilbert; 33 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Vern Stratton and Herbert Stratton, and two sisters, Emma Stratton Houghton and Dorothy Stratton Fielding.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and siblings: James George Stratton, Franklin K. Stratton and Nina Stratton Clegg.
Services: LDS Chapel @ 1120 E 600 N, Orem
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Berg Mortuary
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
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