Marvin Arnold Laurila

Marvin Arnold Laurila, age 79, of Bremerton, Washington, passed away on April 30, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born August 12, 1943 in Vancouver, Washington to Arnold and Hilma (Haskari) Laurila, Marvin grew up with his two sisters in a tight-knit family in the Finn Hill area of Hockinson, Washington. He attended Battle Ground High School where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Upon graduating in 1961, he attended Clark College studying journalism and covering the sports scene for the school paper.

As a master craftsman he excelled at his profession, sheetrocking homes and businesses from Vancouver to the Puget Sound area and beyond (including the Hyatt Regency in Kauai, Hawaii, and the King Dome in Seattle). He was a proud member of Carpenters Union 1144 out of Seattle.

When he wasn’t spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed playing golf, spoiling his cats, reading history books, cooking, and watching sports.

He is survived by his wife Nikki Norris Olson, sons Andrew Olson, Jacob (Lisa), daughter Kari Mellott (Ray), sister-in-law Kristi Beitzel (Robert), and many beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and his dear friends, Don L.; Don S., Marv P., Rick McD., and Rick and Patsy W.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his inlaws Frank and Helen Norris, his sisters, Irene Miller (Buddy) and JoAnn Hauge (Jack), Miller (Bill), and his niece Trina Hauge.

Marv was a good guy and he will be sorely missed, but his spirit will continue to shine in all that knew and loved him.