- Date Of Birth: March 2, 1935
- Date Of Death: March 10, 2013
- State: Idaho
Marvin Robert France
Marvin Robert France, 78, a resident of Corral, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his Home at Corral, Idaho.
Marvin was born March 2, 1935 in Gooding, Idaho to Earl and Alice France. The sixth of eight children, his childhood was spent on the family farm north of Gooding where they raised livestock and row crops. Theirs was a close knit, loving family.
Marvin met Shirley Graves on a blind date October 6, 1956. In this case, blind refers to the fact that Marvin was struck blind to all other girls from that day forward. They married one year later – October 6, 1957.
Marvin and Shirley had three children: Teri Ann, Ray Allen, & Clayton Glen.
Marvin had many occupations throughout his lifetime, including ranching, farming, bank loan officer, tire repairman, contractor, school board member, county commissioner, & Sunday school teacher. Of all the things that he was involved in, the one that always drew him back and was an undeniable part of him was farming.
Marvin impacted many lives with his smile, his generosity, and his heartfelt compassion. He lived his convictions. He didn’t just talk about doing good things; he did them, quietly, expecting nothing in return. He simply made the world a better place, following the example of his savior Jesus Christ.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 55 years – Shirley, of Corral. ID; three children: Teri (Ken) Backstrom, of Corral, ID; Ray France, of Tulare, CA; and Clay (Graham McReynolds), of Portland, OR; four grandchildren: Stephanie (Dan) Telford; Annika Backstrom; Grayce (Ben) Wagner; and Kayme Backstrom; and three great-grandchildren: Cameron, Connor, and Kellon.
Marvin is also survived by his siblings, Ernie (Alice) France, of Portland, OR; Helen Elbrader, of Bloomington, IN; Ruth Campbell, of Salem, OR; and Vern (Carol) France, of Gooding, ID
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; Earl and Alice; brother Bill; and sisters Dorothy and Nina.
