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Michael Marble
February 5, 2019
Well Dad, it's been 13 years since you were called home. A lot has happened and I have the strong feeling that you watched it all. Thanks for the man you were, and for raising me and being my father. You and Mom provided us with a wonderful childhood.
I've had a series of dreams about you. Your great sense of humor was involved in those dreams. In each dream, it seemed like you revealed something to me something about the nature of the "great secret" of life and we laughed and laughed together from relief and joy! Of course, I can never quite remember the "secret" when I awake, but I've always laughed with you...except for the few years when I was an idiot.
I've tried to help take care of Mom the best I can and I hope that when I see you again, I have lived up to your expectations of me, or at least close to them. God Speed until we meet again Dad!
Your son,
Michael
Steven Marble
September 19, 2006
Hey papa son. Needless to say, this year has been very difficult. I think you'll be happy to know that the void in my life left by your passing has been somewhat filled in by my new love/wife Katie; she's always there to dry my tears.
Some things I will never forget about you dad: raking leaves (and rocks), riding mopeds together (and wrecking together), frech fries, sluffing 1st and 2nd periods to eat at McDonald's, the way I knew you were mad at me without you saying a word, jokes that werent funny, watching sports, not telling mom certain things because we both know she'd freak out, taking a ride for no reason - just for the drive, jokes that were funny, advice, insight, love, wisdom, your whistle, your sly but genuine smile and man I miss your laugh.
Mom misses you so bad. This is obvious by the animal count in the house that has gone up at least ten-fold since you left. We all miss you!
Your memory passes through our minds often father. It's painful to think of you gone but somewhat relieving to know that you are in that paradise we all long for. Your legacy will live on and your memory will not fade. Thank you for everything you did for us.
I love you,
Steve
p.s. I haven't bitten anybody since you left...
Pauline Marble
July 29, 2006
Dear Dad and Mom,
I am so thankful that we were able to celebrate your 50th Anniv. before Dad's passing. It was such a wonderful party. I am so grateful that Dave & I and the kids were able to help take care of you, dad, over the years and especially at the end. You will never know how touched I was to have you die in mom's and my arms. Even though mom and I may suffer with bodies that hurt from holding you up, it was worth it. No one could have a better set of in-laws than I had. You especially dad made us girls feel welcomed into the family and the laughter never ended. We realized humor is a big part in having a wondeful marriage. You were always patient, and willing to show us the way. I know you were suffering horrendously at the end and we prayed that your suffering would end soon. My only fear is that you are up there teaching Lafe and Tiffany's baby all your little poems and songs. We hope that she is getting to know you and that her eyes will have your little twinkle. I love you and am so grateful for all the lessons that you have taught Dave and I and our children. Your Air Force lessons were the best when you came to Home Teach. I will also miss your whistle, it always let me know that You loved us and wanted us to know that. Good-bye wonderful buddy, till we meet again in the Celestial Kingdom (I hope I make it). I know I had a hero for a father-in-law, and will never join any conversations with ladies complaining about their in-laws. Love ya, Polly Marble
David Marble
July 28, 2006
This world has had many heros. To me, you were always the greatest of them all. Every day I still think about all you have meant to me; all that you taught me; the depth and breadth of your companionship, friendship, and fatherhood to me. You have been and always will be my friend, my father, and my hero!
You were always a little uncomfortable when I told in the days of this life how glad I was that you are my dad, how I loved you, and that you are my hero, but I always meant every word.
It has been 6 months today since you passed away. I still remember your smile and squinty eyes!! I miss your humor and encouragement. I was always grateful for your counsel and advise in my life.
It has taken me all these months to gain the courage to write in this book. I've done my best to deny to myself that you are really gone. It seems that writing goodbye to you here, makes me face and admit to my sence of loss. Pauline and my kids, mom and the rest of our family, have all been so good and comforting to me; and I have certainly tried to be to them as well; but still I miss just being able to talk to you, to feel your warmth, to share a laugh and to feel bouyed by your presence.
It is one of my greatest desires, dad, to be a continuing legacy of good in your name and to your memory. Your testimony of the Savior, of the restoration of the gospel, and your personal relationship with me have made an immeasurable impact on my life for good. For which I will be forever thankful. How grateful I am for eternal families. I only hope I can come close to measure up to the stature and example you have set.
I know that you live; that you are and always will be my dad! I look forward with hope and expectation until we meet again. In that great day you will again be my guide and mentor, and hero.
As for now, your presence is dimmed but not gone. I feel your goodness and reflect always in your memory. The world without you is just not the same.
For you I am glad that you no longer have to bare the weight of human frailty and pain. I know you are much better now. For now, I must admit that your sojourn in the days of this life are over; you have graduated and moved on.
I miss you, but look forward to a grand reuniting. I am glad that you are my dad! You will always be my hero! Your son, Dave
Andy Marble
July 8, 2006
Grandpa, you were a good family member and friend. The stories that you told were funny and great. I will see you in Heaven.
Love,
Andy
Danny Marble
July 8, 2006
Dear Grandpa, you had the greatest sense of humor of anyone I knew. I'll really miss you! - Danny
Olivia Marble
July 8, 2006
Dear Grandpa, every time I went over to your house, you had a funny joke to tell. You always let me have plums from your plum tree and let me pick flowers from your garden. I will miss you until I come up with you.
Love, Olivia
Merianne Marble
July 8, 2006
Dad, it's been several months since you left us, and it's still so hard to believe that you're not here. I still expect to hear you whistle from your backyard when we pull up in our driveway or to see you drive your wheeler around the yard. I'm so grateful that I got to live so close to you for so long and have you in my life. I could always count on you to cheer me up if I was feeling low, and seeing your smile and crinkly eyes always made me smile. Thank you for accepting me into your family and treating me like one of your own. We all miss you so much, but we know it's just a short time until we see you again. I love you, Dad.
Claudia Marble
June 25, 2006
My Darling Vern: It has taken me quite awhile to be able to write something in this book. I watched you suffer so much the last few years and it was very difficult to see you in so much pain. I am so happy for you that you are in a better place, my handsome young groom with the blond wavy hair and the cute dimple in your chin. That is the way I remember you. I know I told you not to worry about me, that I would be fine---but I really didn't know what it would be like. I have to admit that I am having a very difficult time trying to live without you and to realize that you are really gone for good. I never thought it would be so hard and lonely. I miss you so much and everything reminds me of you. I love you with all my heart. I feel like half of me is missing. I hope I can live my life so that I can be worthy to come to you someday and I pray that you will still want me. The kids are all being so good to me and taking care of me but my heart is still broken without you. You will always be the love of my life and have been for over 53 years. I live now to be able to come to you again and be with you forever. Until then, my love, be happy and wait for me. Your "Bennie" xoxoxo
Michael Marble
March 7, 2006
Well Dad,
I have hesitated to write this because I knew it would make my contacts salty and I have not been ready to say farewell yet. How can I express in words, the influence you have had upon me from my earliest recollections? My thoughts go back a quite a ways.
As I type these words, my distant memories recall a huge smile on your face with a blue sky and bright sunshine in the background. Was I just a small child then?
My attention is drawn back to Washington DC when I was a young, 'snot-nosed' anti-war protestor and you were a Military Officer with responsibilities at the Pentagon. In spite of our political differences, I always knew you loved me and would give me the shirt off your back if I needed it!
How I cherish the years since then, as I 'grew up'. Even though longhair went against all you stood for, you were always proud to walk down the street with me, and you often verbalized how pleased you were with me. That praise is a wonderful gift I carry in my heart.
When I would be seriously hurt because of my 'fast' life-style, you and Mom were the first to cry with, and comfort me. When I decided to straighten my life up, you were the first to cry tears of joy and have been there, each step along the way, as awkward as the path has been for me. Oh, how I am grateful I had the sense to listen to your sage advice!! Nothing can compare with the joy I feel in knowing you two witnessed something in me which you wanted so much to see, and ended up being so simple to give you.
Feelings direct my attention to a time when I was to travel far from home and you attempted to carry my luggage for me. You held back a 'lump in your throat' when you were asked by the front desk to let me carry it alone.
My thoughts drift forward to more recent times, watching you slowly walk home across our field in your straw-hat and overalls - humble and submitting to life and God. I wish I could walk along with you again and accompany you home, and listen to you laugh again. You were the only man I felt comfortable giving a big, solid hug to, and I knew you cared. A thousand memories come into view, and then instantly, a thousand more.
As I interact with many people each day, I know they cannot realize how much of you they know through me. This because you were such a tremendous influence on myself and everyone you came in contact with.
You thought few people would be interested in your funeral. You really had little idea of the esteem you engendered from countless people. Many came to honor you from places and times that are far away now. I hope you have some idea how extensively you were loved and admired....we do. And I hope you have been permitted to "soar on eagle's wings" again.
My dear Dad, I love you and believe I will see you again and recognize you. I take comfort in that simple faith (which you taught to me). I look forward to seeing that tremendous smile once more.
You were well known for your wit and aphorisms. As you were fond of saying:
"Catch you on the 'morrow', over and out".
.
Harold and LaRue Lawson
March 5, 2006
Dear Claudia and Family,
So sorry to hear of Vern's passing. He was one of the best men I have ever personally known. I will never forget the fun we had in New York when we went to church together. We love you and your family so much. God bless and keep you.
Harold and LaRue Lawson
John and Colette Lawson
February 28, 2006
Dear Marble Family,
All our hearts and prayers go out to you. Brother Vern is a great freind, a great brother, a great man. He has strong arms from all the loads he's lightened with laughter and love, and wet shoulders from the tears that have been shed upon them. He is an example of true tenderness for his family and freinds, one of those rare men who has the perfect blend of spiritual strength and comic wit. Can't help thinking that he's over there having a good laugh and helping somebody to feel better.
lara marble-cruz
February 13, 2006
dear grandpa i love you so much and am so sad to know that you arent here anymore my husband and children also miss you alot even though we live far away we have always talked about you and grandma and will always remember all the best memories of you thanks for being the worlds best grandpa ive always looked up to you ever since i was a little girl and wanted to be like you and grandma
Ben Marble
February 8, 2006
Hey Gramps,
I am very grateful to be counted among your posterity. You have left a good name and a lasting legacy of loving warmth. You honored the Priesthood and magnified it in service. The example that you and Grandma set has been very meaningful to me and has influenced my life greatly. I hope to keep your memory alive and pass it on to future generations. Perhaps they will see some of the same qualities in me and dad as we saw and loved in you. Your love and humor touched and enriched the lives of all those around you. I bid you farewell and may God be with you till we meet again.
Angela Orton
February 7, 2006
Mike, Tracy, and Marble family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. I know how much he meant to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning.
Emily Marble/ Granddaughter- in-law
February 7, 2006
Dear Grandpa, I am going to miss you so much! The past 3 years of knowing you have been so wonderful! I remember the first day I met you and Grandma. I was so nervous to meet Ben's family, but you took me right under your wing and made the meeting so wonderful! I wish that our baby could have met you on this earth; he missed you by such a short amount of time. We like to think that you are giving him last minute instructions before he starts his life on this earth. The passing of the patriarch, and the entering of a child, it will hold a lot of significance for us. I will always be grateful for the love you have given me. I'll never forget the special talks of pre-marriage counsel you’ve given Ben and I. We still talk of the advice you've given us. We've applied it to our marriage, and if those areas are strong we have you to thank for it! We will miss you, and we will try our hardest to carry on the example that you have set for us, and give that to our children. We love you and look forward to the day when we will meet again. Love always, Em
Tracy Marble
February 6, 2006
Dear Vern (Dad),
What a tribute to be able to eulogize you in front of so many friends, family and loved ones. I was so inspired by the missionary companions and childhood frineds that came from long distances to bid you a tender farewell. You have been a wonderful influence in my life over the past 6 years, and may I say more years than that because of the influence that you had in your son's life before I met him. Your influence will be felt over the generations. I am comforted with the knowlege that you are in a much better place and free from the trials and tribulations of this life, free from the pain and suffering of our mortal existence. Peace be with us all as we grieve your departure and until we meet again.
Your loving daughter-in law,
Tracy Marble
David and Brenda Bell
February 3, 2006
Dear claudia, We want to express our love to you at this time, We are the parents of your grandson Ben's wife Emily. We want to tell you what wonderful grandparents that you are. Emily has loved you so much from the beginning because of the love and example you have shown her. Vern has radiated such a wonderful warm love for his family and he drew our daughter into it and made her feel part of it all. Claudia, she has also feels the same from you. How special it was to go to the Temple with you when Emily got her endowments and when they got married. You made it extra special. Vern gave wonderful council to Ben and Emily when they got married, that they try to follow. Ben has been a joy to our family, I think some of the sweet qualities that we have enjoyed in him we saw in your husband. They were hoping that Great Grandpa Marble would meet their new baby in this life, but I am sure he has met him before he gets to be born.
We want to express our love to you and thank you for all you are to Ben and Emily, we are glad that we have had the honor of meeting you and your husband. May God bless you and comfort you always, Love David and Brenda Bell
steven mills
February 3, 2006
May the spirit of God be with you at this time. As you remember and celebrate the wonderfull life and example he was to so many people.
GARY ORCHARD
February 3, 2006
VERN WAS A DEAR FRIEND FROM SO VERY LONG AGO. WE LIVED ON THE SAME STREET IN BOUNTIFUL. I SHALL NEVER FORGET THE MANY GOOD TIMES WE SHARED AS TEENAGERS AND ATTENDING
SCHOOL TOGETHER. SEE YOU SOON VERN
GARY ORCHARD
Desna Nordfelt
February 3, 2006
To our special friends Vern and Claudia,
We love you so much...words cannot express! Of all the couples and friends that we go to lunch with, you are the best. Vern with his wonderful jokes and Claudia telling about the family and what's going on. We've gone through many family circumstances together and we have looked forward every month to being with you and enjoying your company, and sharing good things, as well as bad. It's hard for Orlon and I to go out to lunch anymore and we hope we can continue to because we look up to you and miss Vern so much. Hang in there Claudia. We'll still be with you through thick and thin and hope that we can still see each other once a month (even if we meet in Herriman Ü). Give our best wishes to your wonderful family and we'll see you tomorrow. We love you guys and it's good that we have knowledge that we will meet Vern once more. At our age it will probably be soon...and we know that he is in Heavenly Father's care. Much love, Orlon and Desna
Dave Hansen
February 2, 2006
On behalf of my mother, I want to express my sympathy to the Marble family. Vern's brother Jack was my uncle, married to my father's sister, Maureen. My father and mother are Morris and Lizette Hansen of Syracuse. Dad passed away last April. When I told my mother this evening I saw Vern Marble's obiturary in the paper and told her there was a means to send a note of sypmpathy, she asked me to do so on her behalf and on behalf of my late father. She spoke very highly of Vern. I am sure he was a good man, a good husband and a good father. Once again, our deepest sympathies.
Diane Angle Welty
February 2, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Paul White
February 2, 2006
I had the great pleasure of working with Vern at ORS for a number of years, I know that he was a great man and a very thoughful person. I want the family to know that your husband and father was great and he will be missed by all. Sorry I am out of town for the funeral, but our prayers are with you
Carrie & Brian Poulson
February 2, 2006
Aunt Claudia and Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you. Uncle Vern was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Brett Marble
February 2, 2006
Dad,
It is with heavy heart that I say good bye for now, until we meet again. However I know this is a joyous occassion for you as you are reunited with family and friends that have gone before. You have left a great and lasting legacy along with your great name. I can only be a shadow to that legacy but will strive to walk in the ways you and mom have taught me. For 45 years, you have always been there, the great wisdom you have counseled along with that sense of humor and great smile. When you smile or laugh, your eye lids would get squinty, I loved that. Even now when I go to the house, I expect to see you sitting in your chair. And now it is so hard to see it empty, it is so hard to believe you are now gone from our presence, even though it is a temporary void. Please know how much I love you and mom. I thought it was funny the other day when looking through pictures at the house with mom for your funeral, I found a picture that was double exposed with you reclined in your chair, feet up in one exposure and a picture of mom on the other exposure. Dave and I joked about how you were watching over mom but I found that to be very appropriate. For I know you are watching over all of us as the great patriarch of this family that you have been and are. I have so many memories of us through the years that I can't begin to tell them all now. But know this dad, I love you and mom so very much and will continue to help take care of mom, along with the rest of the family. Do you remember our saying, "does a chicken have lips" or "each cooing dove - Bang". Until we meet again on that glorious resurection day, may the lord continue to bless you. Your loving son, Brett.
Lori Tomlin
February 2, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Vern at ORS. What a wonderful man. My condolences to his family.
Rochelle Marble
February 2, 2006
Dad, what am I ever going to do without your wonderful advise and your patient nature? You have been my hero my whole life. I've looked to you for everything in this world and life is never going to be the same for me without you Dad. I can't believe how much this hurts to lose you. I am glad however that your trial and pain are over with. It broke my heart to see you suffer so much and still have time to love me and put up with all my stupid questions. Thank you for the lesson on endurance and all your wise advise. Thank you for honoring your priesthood and teaching me what pure love really is. I don't think I'll ever find anyone to replace what you and I shared in this world, but Dad I promise you that I will try my best to carry on and to help Mom the best I can. I know she is going to miss her companion of 53 years so very much and I'm not sure I can truly imagine the intensity of her pain. I cry every day without you and think of you constantly. I hope one day the tears will dry up but I don't think my heart will ever be the same. I'm sorry for all the times I let you down. I'm sorry that my life didn't turn out the way you'd hoped and I'm sorry I didn't marry the man you wanted me to and carry out my life the way you taught me. I'm trying so hard to make amends Dad. But I will tell you that no daughter has ever loved a Dad more than I have loved you. I think only you could have put up with me all these years. So I sign off for now and I hope you know that I will be ok but for now I'm just going to let it hurt...I love you more than words could ever express. Your Toots...forever...
Greg and Carolyn Blakely
February 1, 2006
Claudia and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of tremendous loss. We will all miss Vern's warmth and sense of humor. Please know of our love at this time and always.
Cliff and Michelle Baguley
February 1, 2006
Marble Family and Claudia,
Our love and prayers are with you at this time. Vern will be missed for he was loved by many.
May you be enveloped in the arms of our Savior during your lonely hours.
Our love and empathy,
Stephanie (Miller) Whipple
February 1, 2006
Marble Family:
My deepest sorrow goes out to your family right now in this time of grief. Vern was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed by all that new him.
Lee Glines
February 1, 2006
I became acquainted with Vern in 1985 when we began our masters degree studies together at the BYU Salt Lake Center. I was the youngest in the class and he was about the oldest. I admired him greatly for continuing his education even though he was at that time in his second career and was of ill health. He was such a warm and friendly, gentle man. He set a great example for me and I was proud to be his classmate. I lost touch with Vern for many years thereafter until just a couple of years ago we crossed paths at the Jordan River Temple where he was working. It was a pleasure to see him again. I'm sorry for your loss.
Michael McKay
February 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janis Loveland
February 1, 2006
Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Vern was such a good man and I am sure you will miss him. I will always remember his jovial nature and smile.
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