Marvin Thomas Pegg was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Melstone, Mont., the son of Eugene and Inice Pegg. He was the fourth child of five. He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings, as well as his oldest son, Walter Lee Pegg.

He grew up and graduated from high school in Custer, Mont., after which he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1939. He was promoted from seaman to chief petty officer, the highest enlisted rank at that time, in seven years.

During his enlistment he attended the Navy “B” and “C” schools for meteorology. His specialty was flight forecaster for Navy pilots. He served on many ships, including the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard. While stationed on the Bon Homme he wrote a treatise on forecasting in the Sea of Japan.

In October of 1944 he met Pawnee Elizabeth Parker and after a whirlwind courtship, they married on Dec. 5 of that same year. They had seven children in nine years, which included two sets of twins, one set not surviving. They lived a nomadic life as the Navy saw fit to move them. In 1959 he retired from the Navy after 20 years of distinguished service.

During his lifetime he held many jobs, often simultaneously, including logging, Fuller Brush salesman, sterling silver counselor for the House of Manchester, freelance photographer, orchardist, mill worker, aluminum worker, salesman for Mayflower Milk Company and finally settled into his last career of ministry with the Church of Christ.

During his ministry he wrote and had published two books, “Precious Encounter” and “Learning to be a Soul Winner.” He and Pawnee also ran a Bed and Breakfast in Lincoln City while he was ministering at the church there. He was a true people person.

Marvin was a member of the Rotary, the Lions Club, and two local bridge clubs. He enjoyed catfishing on the Snake River, playing duplicate bridge, games with his family, and singing. He knew a plethora of songs. He also won a chess championship while in the Navy.

Marvin passed away at home on Dec. 11 in his beloved wife’s arms. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, his daughter and son-in-law, Anitra and Robert Cameron, of Portland, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Pam Pegg, of Shreveport, La.; son Wayne D. Pegg, of Sultan, Wash.; and son and daughter-in-law Duane and Tammy Pegg, of Grayland, Wash.; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Hood River Church of Christ on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.