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Facts and Events
| Name |
Marvin Lee Porter |
| Alt Name[1] |
Lee Marvin Porter |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1][4][5] |
21 Jun 1917 |
Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas , United States |
| Education? |
From 1924 |
Conlin, Dallam Co., Texas, United Statesattended Conlin Public Schools |
| Education? |
From 1935 to 1936 |
West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon, Texas, United States |
| Occupation[7] |
From 1937 to 1939 |
Seattle, King Co., Washington, United Statesdeckhand |
| Marriage |
4 Apr 1942 |
Hirsh Norwegian Lutheran Church, Seattle, King Co., Washington, United States_WITN: _ROLE: BEST MAN Type: Caption _REFN: Marvin Loretta 50th _SETTING: Personal/Family _SUBJECT: Couple _FLAG: POSE _FLAG: ADULT _SURETY: 3
to Effie Loretta Gruye |
| Military[8] |
From 5 Nov 1942 |
Seattle, King Co., Washington, United Statesserved in the U.S. Navy |
| Occupation[9] |
From 1946 to 1949 |
Harry Fakkema, Oak Harbor Dodge Garageautomobile mechanic |
| Occupation? |
From 1950 to 1970 |
owner of Oak Harbor Motors |
| Death[2] |
7 Jul 1992 |
Oak Harbor, Island Co., Washington, United StatesAge: 75, as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot |
| Cremation? |
9 Jul 1992 |
Island Crematory, Oak Harbor, Island Co., Washington, United States |
| Burial[6] |
10 Jul 1992 |
Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor, Island Co., Washington, United States |
| Other[10] |
10 Jul 1992 |
Oak Harbor, Island, Washington, United StatesFuneral arrangements were handled by Burley Funeral Chapel |
| Physical Description? |
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5'9" 175 lbs. Brown eyes, Dark Brown Hair |
Entry in the Sherman Porter family bible, handwritten by Sherman, lists "Lee Marvin" Porter, rather than Marvin Lee.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Birth Certificate - Marvin L. Porter. (Roberta L. Johnson Ancestsoral Files: OCT 1918).
- ↑ St of Wash., Dept. of Health. Death Certificate - Marvin L. Porter. (Dept of Heath, Washington, United States: Marvin L. Porter, 15 JUL 1992).
- Rev. William McClung. McClung Genealogy - 1904. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States: McClung Printing Company, 1904).
- ↑ Chas Todd, M.D. filed the report of birth in Dallam Co., Texas on 10 October 1918. According to that certificate, Marvin's birthdate is 29 June 1917 and his mother's name is listed as "Mary Etta Legg". Both of those facts are incorrect: Marietta is one name & Marvin was born 21 June 1917. In the 1930 U. S. Census, he is incorrectly listed as "Lee M."
- ↑ In the 1930 U. S. Census, he is listed as "Lee M."
The Sherman Porter family bible has an entry for the birth of "Lee Marvin born 21 June 1917 (handwritten by Sherman).
He was named after Sherman's brother Lee Middleton Porter. Because they lived near to one-another, & names were confusing, Lee Marvin was called Marvin.
- ↑ Under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel. The funeral service was held at the First United Methodist Church and Rev. Clint Webb of the First Baptist Church officiated. \deflang1033 Under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel. The funeral service was held at the First United Methodist Church and Rev. Clint Wedd of the First Baptist Church officiated.
- ↑ Marvin, was part of the crew on the wood-burning sternwheeler "Yukon" and "Princess Louisa" which steamed from Seattle and traveled the full length of the Yukon River - through Alaska and into the Yukon Territory as far as Whitehorse. The steamboat transported freight & passengers to-and-from the towns along the Yukon River. The second year his brother, Percy, went with him. Deckhands during that time were paid $75 per month.
- ↑ Achieved rank of Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate. Service included duty at N.A.S. Whidbey Island and Klammath Falls, Oregon.
- ↑ His employer valued him so much that he sold him a new car for only $10.00. In 1950, Harry Fakkema sold his business to Marvin.
- ↑ \deflang1033 Chas Todd, M.D. filed the report of birth in Dallam Co., Texas on 10 October 1918. According to that certificate, Marvin's birthdate is 29 June 1917 and his mother's name is listed as "Mary Etta Legg". Both of those facts are incorrect: Marietta is one name & Marvin was born 21 June 1917.
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