Marvin John Prestridge

Marvin John Prestridge, 79 passed away August 25, 2017, at his home in Layton, Utah surrounded by his loved ones.

Services will be held on Saturday September 2nd at the Sand Springs LDS chapel at 150 N 3200 W Layton, UT. There will be a gathering held at 10:00 am for friends and family. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will be held at the Franklin, ID cemetery following the services.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle Marv was born In Burley, Idaho to John Thomas and Alice Elizabeth on November 19, 1937. He enjoyed his childhood years in California where he later met his sweetheart Karla at a church dance. He married Karla Packer in September 1956. Marv served our country in the Army in France shortly after being married. After his service in France he came home and learned his trade as a general contractor. He loved to provide service to others using his building skills. He volunteered for projects for family, friends and neighbors. He and Karla served 2 LDS service missions. The missions were the Louisville, Kentucky temple construction, and Nauvoo Restoration. He was a compassionate, kind, and loving man and a beloved member of whatever community he was a part of. He was an incredible father and grandfather and made each and every one of his kids and grandkids feel special. Marv’s family was his whole world and he loved them all more than can be expressed. He will be missed dearly by everyone.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lorna.

Marvin is survived by his wife Karla, Children: Allen & Deb Prestridge, Tami Coleman, and Mark & Kim Prestridge, Sisters: Joyce Jensen and Darlene Cambra, 15 Grandchildren, and 24 Great Grandchildren.