Marvin S. Wanamaker

Marvin S. Wanamaker, 88, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, February 23, 2003 at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND. Marvin was born October 6, 1914 on the family farm near Edmunds, ND, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Morris) Wanamaker. He grew up and attended rural school at Edmunds, ND. He married Beverly Dodge on October 23, 1935 in Jamestown, ND. They farmed south of Jamestown for a time before moving back to Edmunds, where they operated a grocery store for a short time and also farmed. They moved to Jamestown in 1958, but continued to farm at Edmunds until their retirement in 1986.

Marvin was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Jamestown and a lifetime member of the Elks in Jamestown. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly, Jamestown, ND; one son, Marvin L. (Gloria) Wanamaker, Jamestown, ND; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great-great grandson and one sister, Hazel Elton, Santa Monica, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Geraldine Potter and Edna Bruenger.

Funeral Service: 1:30 PM - Friday, February 28, 2003 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jamestown, ND.

Visitation: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Eddy Funeral Home.

Prayer Service: 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND.

Burial: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, ND.