Roy N. Marler

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Roy Marler Obituary

Roy N. Marler Roy N. Marler, 80, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17 surrounded by his family at a Boise care center. Roy was born Sept. 19, 1927 to Norton and Ora Marler in Pocatello, Idaho. Roy spent his early years in Pocatello camping and fishing with his family. Roy joined the Navy in 1945 and was stationed in San Diego. After his discharge he stayed in California and became an optician. He met and married the love of his life Mary Wallen in 1960 in a ceremony in Tijuana. Together they had three children: two sons, Tracy and Larry, and daughter Dayna Sluder. Roy always wanted to come back to Idaho and in 1968 moved his family to Boise. In 1969 he went to work for Michael's Furniture and retired in 1990. Roy loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking his family on adventurous camping trips. His favorite place to camp and fish was Stanley. Roy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Marler and children, Tracy (Deanna) Marler, Larry (Renee) Marler, Dayna Sluder, and Robert Johnson of Idaho, James (Mary) Marler of California, Diane (Jerry) Turberville, Sydney (Lewis) Pearson, Steve Johnson, and Patricia (Norman) Funk of Utah, Laura (Steve) McBeth, of Pennsylvania, and 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jonathan and Matthew McBeth and his granddaughters Jennifer McBeth and Sally Ann Turberville. The family wishes to thank the staff of Marquis Care Center. A visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 also at Chapel of the Chimes. Interment and Military Honors will be held at 12 noon on Thursday at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery in Boise. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1111 S. Orchard Boise, ID 83705. Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 105 E. Carlton Ave. Meridian, ID 83642, 888-4454.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Oct. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Marler

5 Entries

Mike Hill

December 12, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

De Anna Marler

October 29, 2007

Dad,
My life is richer for knowing you. We all really did still a piece of time with you. I am forever greatful to you and Mary for loving me unconditionally and making me to part of your family. You were the best In-Laws a girl could ever ask for. It's hard to believe it's almost be 20 years. You would be have been so proud of Tracy, Larry and Dayna at your service. They were the wonderful children you would have wanted them to be on this day. We will always have you in our hearts and hold dear all the memories close to us. I remember you always told me I got cuter everytime you saw me, we always laughed, then I would say give me a break. I can see you standing their in your favorite sweater. I love you too Roy. We miss you so. Love De Anna

Dayna Sluder

October 22, 2007

Pops,

I can't tell you how I feel at this moment; I can tell you I already miss you greatly. I laugh and cry at the same time remembering all the silly things you said or did. You were the one who taught me to look on the bright side, find the funny in things... "We need to laugh; yep that's what we need". You said that to me and mom so many times over the last two years. We did laugh, didn't we? Mom didn't always find things as funny as we did.

I miss you sticking your tongue out at me when I would come visit you at the nursing home. I miss the times when you'd tell me to shut up when I told you to behave. I miss watching football with you. I miss us giving mom a hard time. I miss your humor, which you never lost. Your grandsons would sit and just watch you, waiting... waiting for Papa to be silly. They never had to wait long.

The thing I miss most is the twinkle in eye right before you turned into a dork. You, just being you.

Thanks for that last kiss on the cheek. I love you Pops, and I will miss you very much.

Kathy Vernholm

October 22, 2007

Mary and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Roy passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Always Kathy Vernholm

Tracy Marler

October 21, 2007

Pops,
I cannot begin to tll you how much you are missed by DeAnna, Danielle, and myself. You were a great father, but mostly a great friend. I was very lucky to spend as much time with you as I did. Working together, camping, fishing, hunting, and riding with you on bird runs. I will always remember the laughter we all shared. Thanks for teaching me how to be a good husband and father. Our journey through this life was to short. WE LOVE YOU PAPA!!!!

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