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Marlan Eugene Entriken
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April 12, 1944 ~ February 18, 2013 |
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April 30, 2013 |
 Marlan
Eugene Entriken, 68, passed away at his home
near Bonners Ferry on February 18, 2013.
Marlan was born on April 12, 1944, Sioux City,
Iowa, to David Ralph and Violet Mae (Parr)
Entriken. Many would agree that out of all the
Entriken brothers and sisters (nine to be exact)
Marlan was the most talkative and the most
charming. His close family would often describe
him as a “Chatty Cathy” and he wouldn’t argue.
Perhaps the most remarkable trait that Marlan
carried was that of which he could tell a story
better than anyone. It was incredible how easily
captured you became hearing about one man with
so many journeys.
He was able to boast of being a Washington State
Trooper and saving lives by driving ambulance.
Even his less regal employment made for a great
story such as the times he drove bus, for
Portland City Bus to the renowned Greyhound Bus
Lines.
His employment was not what he was known for
most though.
Marlan was known for his easy life, his
reliability and his ability to carry on a
conversation about politics until your ears
hurt. The memory most beloved by his family is a
memory to each their own. Everyone saw him in a
different light but it was always light.
His love for county music and riding his
lawnmower in the summer sun (as much as he
pretended to dislike it) are such things that
keep him with us, not to mention his addiction
to the television show, “Cops”. It would be
cliché to say he left a loving wife, five
children and countless grandchildren because he
did not.
Death is not the end it is change and Marlan
will always be here in whatever form we wish to
see him through.
Survivors include his wife Mary, sons:Stacey,
Preston and Craig; daughters Yolanda and Terasa,
11 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to sign Marlan’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. |
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