Fairbanks, Alaska
Marvin Arthur Brees, 97, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Fairbanks.
Marvin was born July 25, 1911, in Osakis, Minn., to Harry and Jeffrey Brees and grew up on the family farm. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse that sat beside their farmhouse. In 1930, Dorthy Mae Harmon came...
Read More"Breesey" as Swede called him was a good friend to the Stenberg family. I can still hear his laugh in my memories to this day. He always had a smile and never anything bad to say about anyone. We should all hope to live as well as Marvin did overall. I lost track of the Brees family over the years, but I always remembered Marvin. My heartfelt condolences go to all of his family and close friends.
Jon Paul Stenberg
August 01, 2008 | Fallbrook, CA
So sorry to hear @ Marvin. I met him when Dot & I used to bowl together many years ago. He will be greatly missed just like she is. God bless your whole family.
Beverley Roof
August 01, 2008 | Fairbanks, AK
Our prayers are with you, the family, at this time of your loss.
Chuck & Carol Holloway
July 30, 2008 | Desha, AR
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he led a wonderful life.
Richard Robinson
July 29, 2008 | Fairbanks, AK
