Marvin Severson 1934 - 2014 Marvin Severson passed away at Valley View Centre, Moose Jaw, SK on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Marvin was born on his grandparents' farm southwest of Oxbow on July 1, 1934. He was born premature and weighed 1 1/2 pounds. The doctor had said he wouldn't live but his grandmother (Karoline Severson) was persistent. She made an incubator with glass jars filled with warm water covered with cloth, fed him with an eye-dropper and clothed him in cheese cloth. She cared for him for several weeks with the help of her neighbour ladies. Marvin's mother nearly died too. Marvin stayed at home for several years with his parents and sister. In 1958 he entered Moose Jaw Training School, later known as Valley View Centre, returning home for a few years. In 1965 Marvin became a permanent resident of Valley View Centre. He liked his new home and all the activities there. His family was invited to annual picnics and Christmas banquets. Marvin is survived by his sister Marion (Raymond) Neumann; nephew Neil Neumann; great nieces, Carissa and Chenise Neumann, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Margaret Severson; grandparents, Peter and Karoline Severson and James and Dorothea Milne. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those wishing to make donations in Marvin's memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Card of Thanks The family of Marvin Severson wishes to thank those who attended the funeral. Also thanks to Pastor Stewart Miller for the beautiful service, to Bonna Tarnes for playing the organ and to Dustin Hall for the lovely singing. We are grateful for Carmella Mack going to Moose Jaw to bring Marvin back and for driving Marvin to his final resting place. Thanks for the cards, phone calls, food, visits, floral tributes, lunch servers at the church, the pallbearers and the donations given in Marvin's memory. A special thanks to the staff at Valley View Centre for Marvin's excellent care and to Hall Funeral Services for their excellent services. All is greatly appreciated.
