PATRICIA J. MARVIN

Patricia J. Marvin, 86, died at home on Friday, March 9, in Lincoln. She was born April 20, 1925 to Harland and Eleanor Jensen and spent her early childhood on a farm near Blair, before moving to Fremont. She attended the University of Nebraska and was a member of the AOPi sorority. Patricia taught in a country school in Burwell and later in Beatrice, where in 1951 she met and married George Marvin, co-publisher of the Beatrice Daily Sun. In addition to raising three children, she was active in numerous organizations, including the Bargain Box and P.E.O. (Chapter Z Beatrice, Chapter Al Lincoln), and in Democratic politics. A longtime supporter of the Gage County Museum, she initiated and organized the Weldon Kees literary conference in 1988, which brought together some of the leading authorities on Nebraska-born poet, playwright and painter. In 1989, she moved to Lincoln where her home became the favorite destination of her five grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Marvin and son-in-law Paul Gronseth of Claremont, Calif.; sons, George Marvin and his partner Scott Meyer of Portland, Ore.; and Dan Marvin and daughter-in-law Donna of Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren, Dylan and Adrian “Snowy” Gronseth, and Katherine, Matt and Emily Marvin; sister, Genene (Ronald) Lewis of Forest Grove, Calif.; brothers, Charles (Ann) Jensen of Blair, Neb.; and Alan (Anne) Jensen of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister Nancy Downing.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gage County Historical Museum or the Lincoln Food Bank. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street is in charge of arrangements.

(additional; Patricia was oldest child of Harland and Eleanor K. (Nelson) Jensen. Harland was child of Andrew George and Anna (Wulf) Jensen. Andrew was Soren Jensen’s 7th child. )