Marvel B. Champlin
September 9, 1925 - April 21, 2012
Obituary
Marvel B. Champlin, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, and formerly of Tacoma, WA, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Phoenix.
Marvel was born on September 7, 1925 in Puyallup, WA, a daughter of the late Olaf and Marie Nelson Johnson.
She is also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Walter Champlin; and a son, Stephen Arthur Champlin.
Survivors include her daughter, Marlene (Mike) Everding of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Tracy Champlin, Maegan Champlin, Shawn McFarland; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 PM at Bonney-Watson; Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park where she will finally be home in her beloved Washington again.
Online condolences may be sent to the family online by visiting www.bonneywatson.com.
to her kids no matter how old or young . it is always hard to loose your parents . i understand that pain . just know that she is not in pain anymore . and it is OK to grieve the loss for your parents . if there is one thing i have learned ,and that is if you don’t grieve it will be harder later , be gentle with your selves.
I remember fondly al the wonderful card games, good food and good fun with you. You were even a good sport in subbing at my house for BUNCO, which you really did not enjoy. We had a wonderful visit and lunch at your place in Phoenix. May your family find comfort in knowing how well you were thought of by your many friends, Our memories of you will keep you forever in our hearts.
Sally
We had many, many years of card games where we enjoyed each other’s company, sharing each others ups and downs of life. A good laugh during a HOT pinocle game was good for all of us. My condolences to Marlene and her family on the loss of a wonderful woman.
Margaret
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.