Ivan Wayne Marion, 91, of Fort Collins, passed away on November 4, 2007. Ivan was born on April 2, 1916 in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Louis M. and Mary Ann (Hayes) Marion. On June 3, 1938, he married Grace D. Gabriel in Greeley, Colorado. He ran the Fort Collins Blacksmith Shop and then operated his own Saw Mill in Red Feather Lakes for many years. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of the Church of God for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two sons Â? Vern Marion and Ted Marion; three daughters Â? Julie White, Marjorie Miller, and Rosemary Â?DeeÂ? Baker. Mr. Marion is also survived by 3 half brothers, 3 half sisters and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ivan Â?SkeetÂ? Marion , Jr.Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to the Blue Grouse Health Care Center in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
