Marvin Odell Nevins

Marvin was born on July 25, 1934 to Edgar and Verda Marie Nevins in Grand Island Nebraska. He was the youngest child of 3 siblings and 7 half-siblings. Marvin graduated from North High School in Omaha Nebraska in 1953. He played two years of Professional Baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He then attended the University of Omaha where he played football. He was a member of the undefeated 1955 team that played in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando Florida. Marvin completed his Masters in Education at the University of Northern Colorado. He also served in the Army Reserves.

Marvin married his high school sweetheart, Arlene, on August 19, 1955. They moved to Phoenix Arizona in 1964 when Marvin took a teaching and coaching position at Alhambra High School. Marvin taught at Alhambra until his retirement in 1995. Even after retirement, Marvin continued his coaching tenure at Alhambra and then eventually became an assistant JV softball coach at Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria in 2001.

Marvin enjoyed going to church, coaching, working out, eating right, and being a dad and grandparent. He went to every game, dance recital, award ceremony, livestock show or Taekwondo class that he could to show his love and support for his grandchildren. He was a kind and loving husband, dad and grandpa.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Verda Marie Nevins, wife, Arlene, son Russell, brother Ray, sister Helen and all seven of his half-siblings. He leaves behind his daughter Julie Yacknin (Ed), daughter Jill Davis (Gary), four grandchildren Mikaela Yacknin, Ethan Yacknin, Dalton Davis (Ashley) and Shaylie Davis, and one great-granddaughter, Caroline Davis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 24 at 1:00 at Copper Hills Church located at 27035 N Black Rock Blvd in Peoria, AZ. In remembrance of Coach Nevins life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Alhambra High School Athletics. Checks can be made out to Lions Athletic Booster Club and then mailed to Carol Whaley, 3502 W Lamar, Phoenix, AZ 85019.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunlandmemorial.com for the Nevins family.