Golden Marley

GOLDEN H. MARLEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Golden Hawkins Marley, 87, of Idaho Falls, died November 2, 2003, at the Idaho Falls Care Center. He was born November 28, 1915 at Marsh Center, Idaho to Ammon Owen Marley and Minnie Irma Sims Marley. He grew up in the area and graduated from high school in Arimo. He lived in Arimo until 1941 when he joined the Army. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He returned from the war in 1944 with the Purple Heart. On May 17, 1945, he married Erma Maxine Wilkins in Rigby. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on November 7, 1945. Following their marriage they lived in Pocatello. In 1950, they moved to Ucon where they bought a farm. In October of 2002, they moved to Idaho Falls. He also worked as a school bus driver and for Western Farmers Potato Processing. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, High Priest Quorum Instructor, and for 9 years was a temple officiator. He enjoyed sports, collecting draft horses & horse equipment, reading and was an avid horseman. He especially loved his family and spending time with them. Surviving are: Wife: Erma Marley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jay Golden (Cindy) Marley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Alan Wilkins (Nancy) Marley, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Marsha (Frank) Walker, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Michael Ray (Pam) Marley, Ucon, ID Son: Ronald Lee Marley, Stockton, CA Daughter: Paula (Mark) Boam, Rigby, ID 20 Grandchildren 22 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Maxine; two sisters and four brothers. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003, at the Ucon LDS 1st Ward (10854 North 41 East), with Bishop Sidney A. Hill officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.