Marvin was born in Miles City, Montana on November 16, 1942, the son of Anton and Lydia (Erlenbusch) Hafla. Marvin attended grade school at the Hafla School and graduated from Garfield County High School in 1961. On December 19, 1962 he married Laurie Gibson. To this marriage they had three children: Julie, Nick and Cindy. After high school he worked for Floyd Higgins Drilling, Don Levie Construction and lived and worked on the Barney Murnion Ranch. He also worked for Beacon Carter Service in Miles City while attending Miles Community College. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 10 years and then worked for MDU as a Lineman for 23 years where he retired. On November 5, 1999 he married Eleanor Plummer.
Marvin loved the outdoors, especially camping, hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was also a very gifted builder, whether building houses, trailers, log splitters or even working on cars. He truly was a jack of all trades.
Marvin is survived by his wife Eleanor Hafla of Miles City, MT; two daughters: Julie (George "Butch") Raymond of Miles City, MT; and Cindy (Kelly) Conley of Miles City, MT; a son Nick (Jaimie Foley) Hafla of Billings, MT; one step-daughter Sheila (Mike) Barthel of Havre, MT; a step-son Dwaine (Tammy) Plummer of Spokane, WA; brothers: Glenn Hafla of Miles City, MT; Dennis (Fritzie) Hafla of Miles City, MT; Gene (Nancy) Hafla of Glendive, MT; sisters: Shirley (Benny) Svenson of Glendive, MT; Cheryl Smutt and Sharon Hafla, both of Miles City, MT; uncles: Joe Hafla of Miles City and John Hafla of Billings, MT and two aunts: Agnes Cremer and Rose Schantz both of Miles City.
His grandchildren include: Beau, Chance, John, Mariah, Scarlett, William and Catherine Raymond and Kelcy Conley of Miles City and Shea and Reese Hafla of Billings. Jordon and Karra Plummer of Spokane, Jaleesa Barthel of Billings and Janelle and Janae Barthel of Havre. He also has two great grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Visitation will begin on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Vigil service will be held on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
18:00
Monday April 23, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00
Tuesday April 24, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
18:00
Monday April 23, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00
Tuesday April 24, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
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Marcy Parks says
Eleanor, Cindy, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you; you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcy Parks
Kären and Bob Cremer says
Eleanor, Cindy & Kelly, and family,
We are most certainly thinking happy thoughts for all of you and hoping that you find peace in all the happy memories. You’re in our prayers. We wish you peace, Kären and Bob Cremer
John Jackson says
Dear Julie, Butch and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless.
Shelley Bell says
Julie, Cindy and Nick…I am so sorry for your loss.
Jaci Robinson says
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Sending lots of prayers, hugs, & love your direction. God Bless,
Jaci Robinson
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Elanor and family
We were so sorry to hear about Marvin. Our prayers and deepset sympathy go out to you. God Bless!
Catherine Crane Byron says
Eleanor and Family …
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I have often thought of Marvin over the years. He was ahead of me in high school, but was always involved in 4-H at the fair (and in the County 4-H Council) and seemed so proficient and knowledgeable that I really admired him. My prayers are going out for each of you.
Cathe Smith says
Julie and Family,
May your fond memories and good times be a source of comfort to you during this difficult time…….in deepest sympathy
Cathe Smith
Carl & Pat Wallace says
So sorry to read of Marvin’s death Eleanor. I know life was not easy for either one of you for a few years. I still think of when we got to see you in Great Falls. That was a good visit. We have moved to Wisconsin to be closer to one of our daughters. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Leslie K Manning says
Dennis Clarke Haughian says
Marvin and I started the first grade together. He was one of my first friends
Rest in peace Marvin
Pat & Bob Corbin says
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Sandy Pearcy says
Eleanor and Cindy: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Cindy Conley-Bobb says
Cindy, what a beautiful write-up on your Dad. He was an amazing person. I wish I could be there for the funeral and see you, Kelly and Kelcy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kevin, Spencer and I love you and look forward to seeing you this summer!
Jim & Mardrie Baker says
We are so sorry for your loss.
G.Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.
Dana Jablinske says
Julie, Cindy & Nicky – So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I have fond memories of all of us going to see Grandpa & Grandma Hafla’s at the ranch. If it weren’t for Marvin, I would have never tasted venison, elk or other ‘exotic’ animals. He was a part of my great childhood. We’ll all miss him.
Treasure the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dana
ken mowry says
Eleanor & Familys
Sorry for your loss & my friend marvin who was their for us all,any time we needed him, i will miss him every day. Eleanor thanks for being their for marvin, I will remember you every day.
Stephani Schumacher-Daniels says
Julie and Butch.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
My thoughts are with you. Take Care.
Stephani
Julie Kaufman says
Julie and George,
Thinking of you.
Shelly Durkin says
Just want you to know we are thinking about you and holding your family in our prayers.
Donna Schmidt says
Dear Eleanor $ Family, I was so sorry to learn that Marving passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna
Linda and Greg Hodgkins says
Dear Cindy, Kelly, and Kelcy,
We are so sorry to hear about your dads death. We are praying for you all and thinking of you. I am sorry we are not with you today to remember him with you and celebrate his life. We love you all.
Linda, Greg, Isaac, Noah, and Seth
Eugene and Paola Svenson says
Eleanor, Julie, Nick, Cindy and family,
Please recieve our condolances on the loss of your husband and father. Be assured of the kindness of the God of all comfort.
Eugene and Paola Svenson says
Eleanor, Julie, Nick, Cindy and family,
Please recieve our condolances on the loss of your husband and father. Be assured of the kindness of the God of all comfort.
Julie (Hafla) Gamble says
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss. While I was growing up Marvin was around a lot and very much a part of our family. He will be deeply missed.
Julie Rae (Hafla) Gamble, daughter of Vince Hafla
Charlie and Linda Vosler says
Charlie and I are so sorry for your loss.Our prayers for all of you.When we met Marvin at Myas baby shower he was so quiet.Wish we could have known him better.Our love and thoughts,Charlie and Linda Vosler (Tates Grandparents )
Tam Vosler says
My thoughts and prayers are with Mya and her family.Love Nan
Gretchen says
Cindy, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Holly (Billing) Harbaugh says
I just saw this today, so sorry to see Marvin passed away, no more worring what # is diabetes was. Dad really cherish the day you spent with him at the nursing home. God Bless.
Holly (Billing) Harbaugh says
I just saw this today, so sorry to see Marvin passed away, no more worring what # is diabetes was. Dad really cherish the day you spent with him at the nursing home. God Bless.
Kevin and Margaret Winter says
So sorry to learn of Marvin’s passing. We just got word – Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Margaret
Jean Lindley says
Dear Cindy (and Family)
I am so sorry I did not realize sooner that Marvin was your dad, and here you are sending me condolences about my mom.
It’s such a tough thing to lose a parent, so I am keeping you in my thoughts.
In friendship
Jean Lindley