Marvin Paul Dyson

In 1970, Marvin graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in accounting and worked in this field for many years. He shifted gears after starting a family with his wife, Caren, whom he met while playing volleyball. Together, they raised three beautiful children. Marvin supported his family by working as a bus driver for King County Metro for over 30 years. He described this job as a grind, but it allowed him to support his family in the way he wanted to.

Marvin was a devoted father. His children have cherished memories of their dad hitting grounders and pop flies in the backyard. He was the "cool field trip dad" who often broke from the school itinerary to treat the kids to ice cream.

On Marv's desk, he kept a multi-page printout from the internet entitled "How to Have a Dynamite Lawn." Suffice it to say, he was a true yard work enthusiast. Marv spent many sunny days perfecting his lawn, as well as those of his friends and family. He took great pride in ensuring that when his kids moved into their own homes, they had the greenest grass in their neighborhoods.

Golfing and fishing were also great passions of Marv. He enjoyed numerous outings to local golf courses with his sons (and the occasional visit to the driving range with his daughter, who lacked the patience for 18 holes). Improving his golf game was very important to him, and he often took lessons to enhance his swing, eagerly sharing his progress when he felt he had a breakthrough that would take his game to the next level.

Selfless and hardworking at his core, Marv was always quick to lend a helping hand. Whether your kitchen needed a fresh coat of paint or you needed an extra person to help with a move, he was your guy. He was always willing to loan a tool from his coveted collection, even if he knew it might not be returned quickly.

Marv was a humble man. He may not have believed his kids when they told him, but he was the best dad they could have asked for. He was a constant champion and rock for his entire family. He will be missed every day.

Marvin is survived by his three loving children, Matthew, Jared (along with his wife Audrey), and Brianna, and his two adoring granddaughters, Cora and Emrie. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Jennie Sweet and brother, Warren Dyson.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Caren Dyson, parents Paul and Marian Dyson, and his two sisters, Polly Dixon and Margie Iverson.

A celebration of life will be held for Marvin this month. Details will be shared on Purdy and Walter’s website soon.