Obituary of Marvin J. Robbins

Marvin, born to Milton Robbins and Thyra Hilden on October 18, 1921, died on May 16, 2019, in Des Moines, Washington. He was the oldest of four children and grew up in the Riverton Heights area of South Seattle. Marvin graduated from Foster High School in 1939. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Maude Rains, on June 25, 1941. They were married for 62 years and had two daughters, Susanna Morehouse (Dean Fortin) of Portland, Oregon, and Teresa Flaherty (Gerald) of Des Moines, Washington. 

In 1979, Marvin retired from a long career with the U.S. Postal Service, where he served as Post Master of the Burien Post Office. After retirement, he enjoyed following Seattle sports, manicuring his yard, and being surrounded by family and friends. All of his granddaughters agree he was the king of homemade pancakes, which resembled little clouds. 

He is survived by his two daughters; five granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Sevruk and Helen Hove; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and his brother, Chet Robbins. 

Marvin and Dorothy volunteered their time, and donated to, the Union Gospel Mission. Memorial donations in their names would be warmly appreciated.

Come celebrate Marvin’s big smile at his family’s home on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.