Marvin Charles McCallum
October 25, 1949 - June 24, 2010
Obituary
Marvin Charles McCallum
October 25, 1949 – June 24, 2010
Marvin, age 60, died June 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born in Seattle, attended the University of Washington, Western Washington State University and the University of New Mexico where he received his PhD. He was a research scientist at Anacapa Sciences in Santa Barbara, CA before returning to Seattle as a Research Scientist, Manager and Research leader for the Center for Human Performance and Safety at Battelle Research, Seattle. He worked there for the last 20 years. His work was nationally recognized. Marvin’s work at Anacapa and Battelle leave this world a better and safer place.
Marvin is a long time member of University Unitarian Church where he helped to organize a Men’s Group. Having grown up a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska, he never lost his passion for fishing. He loved the outdoors when he was not sport fishing spent many hours with his family hiking, skiing, camping, kayaking and caring for his home and yards.
Marvin is survived by his wife Suzanne, daughter Elizabeth, brother Brian, sisters Pat and Carol , father Hubert and mother June. He leaves many dear friends and family members. Marvin leaves us a great personal and professional legacy. His warm smile and strong spirit will be missed…forever.
A celebration of his life will be held, 2:00pm, Sunday, July 10, 2010 at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98115. Arrangements entrusted to Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers remembrances are suggested to the Oliver Press Cancer Research Fund supporting immunotherapy research at the University of Washington or the Seattle Parks Foundation for the Marvin McCallum memorial bench. Please visit Marvin’s obituary and guestbook online at www.wiggenandsons.com
It was an honor and a joy to have Marvin as a cousin
Please accept my condolences. The loss of a loved one is truly a difficult time for family and friends. It is encouraging to know that God has loving concern for bereaved ones. God does not plan for us to suffer from sickness and death forever. He promises that one day he will ‘swallow up death forever’ Isaiah 25:8,9 and “No resident will say ‘I am sick’ Isaiah 33:24 We will also have the opportunity to be reunited with our loved ones. According to scriptures such as Isaiah 26:19; Hosea 13:14, John 5:18,29 and Revelation 20:13, there will be a resurrection. This hope brings me comfort, strength and encouragement. I have faith in those scriptures because Titus 1:2 tells us that God can not lie. Please review these scriptures in your own copy of the bible. May these words bring you comfort, strength and encouragement.
It was so nice to have Marvin as a cousin. My sister and I primarily knew him in our youth and he was always a joy to be around. We will all miss him, but we know he is in a better place, in no pain, and among smiles all around.
No one could have asked for a better shipmate.
We wish you fair winds and a following sea, Marvin
I knew that Marvin was special even when we were five years old and living on Evanston Avenue. I moved away in 1957 and have missed him ever since.
Rest in peace, Marvin.
Marvin was a dear friend and mentor. I will always be thankful for his kindness towards me and other associates at Battelle. Marvin will forever occupy a special place in my life.
Jim Underwood