Marvin Louis Mocan, 81, of Tracyton, Washington, passed away Jan. 27, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Marvin was born Nov. 16, 1934 in Centralia, Washington to Louis and Edna (Webster) Mocan.
He was a 1953 graduate of Centralia High School and attended Central Washington University.
Marvin went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Army for nine years, including serving in the Korean War. He worked for over 40 years as an Architectural Designer in Alaska and Silverdale. He was a member of the Eagles, Tracyton United Methodist Church, and Sons of Norway.
He traveled extensively, enjoyed the beach and playing cards with his companion, Katherine Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Fran; and second wife, Donna.
Marvin’s memory will live on with his sons, Paul of Oregon and Robert and Ray of Alaska; stepchildren, Tom of Chehalis, Washington, Lynda of Castle Rock, Washington and Victoria of Oregon; brother, Bob Mocan of Morton, Washington; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marvin is also survived by his constant companion for the past 11 years, Katherine Smith of Tracyton, Washington; and her family.
Marvin was a very kind and extremely generous man. He will be missed by his many, many, friends.
Interment was held privately at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi Ave, NW, Bremerton, WA 98311.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tracyton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Tracyton, WA 98393.
