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Marlin K. Green

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Marlin K. Green

Birth
Logan, Cache County, Utah, USA
Death
2 Sep 2016 (aged 77)
Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA
Burial
Salem, Utah County, Utah, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.0368102, Longitude: -111.6702999
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Early Life: Marlin was born January 26, 1939, in Logan, Utah, to Marlin R. Green and Iva May Rollins Green, the firstborn of their children.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: On August 27, 1960, he was married to the love of his life, Judy A. Daniell; they were sealed in Salt Lake LDS Temple in June of 1962. He would light up when she walked in the room. Marlin earned a BS, Ceramic Engineering (Material Science) from the University of Washington in 1966. Later, he earned an MBA from Western New Mexico University in 2001. Through his work, Marlin had the privilege of living in many places and worked for many engineering and mining companies, specializing in ceramics, oil and copper mining. He travelled the world helping to document processes and improve quality. Travel included: Canada, Mexico, South America, South Africa, Scandinavia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and China. Marlin was a collector. His family teased him often about his “things.” He enjoyed a variety of interests including water skiing and hunting when he was younger and, more recently, gardening and ham radio. He had a wide array of skills that were useful for everyone’s projects: concrete, carpentry, plumbing, tile, fixing computers and cars, for example. He loved learning and enjoyed teaching. Marlin was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He found great joy in serving and was a great example as he served in a variety of callings, such as Young Men president, Sunday School president, Sunday School teacher. He taught as a seminary teacher in Jackson, CA and Eagle River, AK. He served as a branch president in Ione, CA and as a bishop in Great Falls, MT and Silver City, NM. He also served as High Priest group leader in San Manuel, AZ. He served on the high council in Columbine, CO and Silver City, NM. He served in the first stake presidency in Wasilla, AK. He served a mission in 2009-2010 with his wife in Tucson, AZ. He was most recently serving in the Payson Utah LDS Temple. In his retirement, this gave him much joy. Marlin was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Marlin K. Green, of Salem, Utah, died on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 77.
Survived By: His wife; seven children: Danette (Kelly) Hillman, of Tucson, AZ; Whitney (Harry) Belliston, of San Antonio, TX; Marlin (Lisa) Green, of Queen Creek, AZ; Sorena (Chris) Marble, of Salem, UT; Jeanene (Dan) Snell, of Tucson, AZ; Michael (Linette) Green, of Queen Creek, AZ; Jared (Melanie) Green, of Cedar City, UT. Marlin leaves a beautiful legacy of 38 faithful grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and is believed to be counseling with more great-grands. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters: Phil (Margie) Green, of Billings, MT; Karen (Norm) Bennett, of Hayden Lake, ID; Judy Pafford, of Noxon, MT; Marlene (Mike) Lauritzen, of Woodland Hills, UT; and Janet (Craig) Christian, of Richland, WA.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Chick.
Services: Salem 7th LDS Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Salem City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Early Life: Marlin was born January 26, 1939, in Logan, Utah, to Marlin R. Green and Iva May Rollins Green, the firstborn of their children.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: On August 27, 1960, he was married to the love of his life, Judy A. Daniell; they were sealed in Salt Lake LDS Temple in June of 1962. He would light up when she walked in the room. Marlin earned a BS, Ceramic Engineering (Material Science) from the University of Washington in 1966. Later, he earned an MBA from Western New Mexico University in 2001. Through his work, Marlin had the privilege of living in many places and worked for many engineering and mining companies, specializing in ceramics, oil and copper mining. He travelled the world helping to document processes and improve quality. Travel included: Canada, Mexico, South America, South Africa, Scandinavia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and China. Marlin was a collector. His family teased him often about his “things.” He enjoyed a variety of interests including water skiing and hunting when he was younger and, more recently, gardening and ham radio. He had a wide array of skills that were useful for everyone’s projects: concrete, carpentry, plumbing, tile, fixing computers and cars, for example. He loved learning and enjoyed teaching. Marlin was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He found great joy in serving and was a great example as he served in a variety of callings, such as Young Men president, Sunday School president, Sunday School teacher. He taught as a seminary teacher in Jackson, CA and Eagle River, AK. He served as a branch president in Ione, CA and as a bishop in Great Falls, MT and Silver City, NM. He also served as High Priest group leader in San Manuel, AZ. He served on the high council in Columbine, CO and Silver City, NM. He served in the first stake presidency in Wasilla, AK. He served a mission in 2009-2010 with his wife in Tucson, AZ. He was most recently serving in the Payson Utah LDS Temple. In his retirement, this gave him much joy. Marlin was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Marlin K. Green, of Salem, Utah, died on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 77.
Survived By: His wife; seven children: Danette (Kelly) Hillman, of Tucson, AZ; Whitney (Harry) Belliston, of San Antonio, TX; Marlin (Lisa) Green, of Queen Creek, AZ; Sorena (Chris) Marble, of Salem, UT; Jeanene (Dan) Snell, of Tucson, AZ; Michael (Linette) Green, of Queen Creek, AZ; Jared (Melanie) Green, of Cedar City, UT. Marlin leaves a beautiful legacy of 38 faithful grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and is believed to be counseling with more great-grands. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters: Phil (Margie) Green, of Billings, MT; Karen (Norm) Bennett, of Hayden Lake, ID; Judy Pafford, of Noxon, MT; Marlene (Mike) Lauritzen, of Woodland Hills, UT; and Janet (Craig) Christian, of Richland, WA.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Chick.
Services: Salem 7th LDS Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Salem City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley


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