Marvin Ross Horn was born Nov. 21, 1929, at Quinlin, Okla. He was the 10th child of Franklin Horn and Rosie Anna Layne. He started life at a very trying time in American history, the Great Depression and the dust bowl days in Oklahoma.

He was amazingly bright for someone who only completed a grade school education. He had a natural talent for building and fixing things. He left home at a very young age and spent time doing odd jobs, working as a ranch hand and in the oil fields of the southern U.S. and Nevada.

His travels took him to Colorado where he met Lily Shirley Randl. They were married on June 6, 1950, and had three children, Shirley Ann Horn (Jon), Marvin Cal Horn and Donald LeRoy Horn (Jeff). After their divorce, Marvin moved with his children to Oregon in 1957, marrying Dotty Darlene on the way. His second marriage sadly started with the loss of their first born son, Michael. A daughter was born a short time later, Darlene Louise. Mike and Dotty divorced in 1990, and Mike spent his final years with Marion Jean Byers.

Mike was the jack of all trades and never shy about a hard days work. No one was a stranger for long. Whenever he saw people struggling, he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved hunting, fishing (of any kind), clam digging, gardening, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. His home was always welcoming, and there was usually a pot of coffee ready and waiting and a rip roaring fire in the wood stove.

He found his niche as lead outside mechanic for Crown-Zellerbach. He loved his job and took a great deal of pride in keeping the equipment in top working condition. He knew that the men who worked on those crews and their families depended on that equipment for their livelihood. He drove crew bus, was an active member of the safety committee and his union and for many years, and was an active member of Seaside Christian Church.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; son; brothers, Calvin, Jesse, Harvey, Walter, LeRoy, Hartsell, Marlow, Roger, Patrick; and sisters, Leatha, Ann, Lavetta; and great-granddaughter, Aubrey Lynn.

He is survived by his brother John (Koula); his sons; daughters; grandchildren, Deana Marie (Don), Amy Lynn (Rob), Emily Ann, Jessica (Chris), Sarah, Michael, Jennifer, Jason, Nathan, Rebecca Lynn and James Thomas; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Joshua, Christian, Kanani, Alexandria, Cipriana, Nicholas, Tyler Thomas Ross, Noah Matthew and Mackenzie; all his friends in Seaside; his long-term companion, Jean Byers; and Dotty Horn.

He will be greatly missed but will be forever in our hearts.

A funeral was held Tuesday, Dec.17, 2013, at Hughes-Ransom Mortuary in Seaside. Private interment was at Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton.

Hughes-Ransom Mortuary in Seaside is in charge of arrangements. Visit the website at www.hughes-ransom.com to leave condolences and sign the guest book.