Obituary of Marvin Louis Johnson

Marvin Louis Johnson “THIS HERE’S MARV” passed away of COVID 19 on Nov. 24, 2021, in Centralia, Wash.  He was born October 2, 1940, to Louis and Virginia Johnson in Centralia.

 

Marv graduated from high school in Rochester, Wash., and attended Centralia College. He married Leona Irene Pearson September 1, 1961, in Canby, Ore.  She passed away April 7, 2013.

 

Marv served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, worked in sales at Sears for 31 years, and owned Marv’s Evergreens.  He built relationships everywhere he went.  He loved everybody and they loved him.  He always had a story and a joke.

 

Marv drove the Pace Car at Tenino Speedway for many years.  He loved the Seattle Seahawks, spending time outdoors, and his business.

 

He is survived by his girlfriend, Bonnie Owens Hanson; son, Randy Johnson of Centralia; daughter, Renee Eacker (husband, Steve) of Centralia; eight grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; brothers, Steve Johnson (wife, Carol) of Vernon Hills, Ill., and Dave Johnson (wife, Arlene) of Oak Harbor, Wash.; sister, Sue Belcher (husband, Bill) of Rochester, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Leona; and son, Ken Johnson (July 8, 2019).

 

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