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Marvin Ameil Obituary
Sept. 9, 1924 – April 8, 2014
Resident of Santa Cruz
Passed away April 8, Sacramento. 7th generation Californian born September 9, 1924, Santa Cruz to Joseph and Mable Ameil. Married Patricia Ann Beard October 20, 1946, Garfield Park Christian Church. Longtime employee of H.H. Ledyard & Company and Santa Cruz Police Reserve. WWII veteran, U.S. Army, wounded and decorated in Pacific Theater of Operations, Northern Solomons, Bougainville. Numerous awards and citations including Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, WWII Victory Medal.
Preceded by wife, Patricia and sister, Verna Ameil Whitaker. Survived by son, Richard Ameil (Dean); daughters, Janet (George) Arnott and Judi (Tom) Vlassis; grandchildren, Melanie (Mike) O'Connor, Jamie (Lannis) Pope, George (Abby) Arnott, Jr., and Ashley (Curtis) Knight; and nine great grandchildren.
Memorial service May 8, 2:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Memorial Mission Chapel.
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Chuck and Candi Arnott
May 4, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Janet, Judi, Richard and their families. Marvin was truly great family man and someone we always enjoyed at family gatherings. He will be missed.
Rudy and Patti Rocha
May 4, 2014
A wonderful tribute. From all the stories we've heard over the last few weeks, he sounded like a man who never hesitated to step up when he saw something that needed to be done. His sense of civic duty and love of country was right up there with the love of his family. Our most heartfelt condolences to you all.
Peggy Martin Layhee
May 4, 2014
My father, Peter Martin, and Marvin worked together at Ledyards for many years and were good friends. I send our thoughts and prayers from the Martin family to the Ameil family at this sad time. They are all together again now.
steve welch
May 4, 2014
A candle of celebration for a life well lived
Steve Welch
May 4, 2014
Our condolences and prayers go out to all of the family members on the passing of Marvin, but now he is with Pat and at peace.
george disbrow
May 4, 2014
A race well run marvin,God bless. Many fond memories from SCPD
Steven Mendoza
May 4, 2014
My Condolences to the Ameil family in the loss of your father. It is very difficult to say good-bye, but the memories will last a lifetime. My the Lord comfort you and give you all a sense of peace.
April 27, 2014
Whenever a Purple Heart Patriot leaves us, we know, only too well that sacrifice made for his comrades, his loved ones and his Nation. Our members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 549 Monterey Bay render a final Salute.
Respectfully, Gerald Pitman - Commander MOPH Ch. 549
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Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home - Mission Chapel1927 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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