Obituary of Marvin Albert Fonstad

FONSTAD, Marvin Albert

Marvin Albert Fonstad was born on February 17, 1943 to Albert and Anna (nee Swenson) at Estevan, SK. He passed away on August 28, 2018 in Regina, SK following a lengthy illness. Marvin farmed with his dad at Torquay, SK for many years. He married his high school sweetheart, Lyla Clauson on October 17, 1964. They raised their children Lance, Marlo and Meryl on the family farm. Many summers were spent camping with friends and their families. Marvin was a school bus driver for 17 years, served as councilor of RM of Cambria #6, and on the church council for Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay. Marvin and Lyla moved to Regina in 1990 where Marvin worked with Regina Housing. He retired in 2003. The enjoyment of camping with friends and family was never forgotten so they purchased a cabin at SK Beach. The cabin became the new gathering place for old friends as well as the many new friends made in Regina and at the lake. Grandchildren, nieces and nephews spent hours building bird houses and forts while Marvin BBQ’d hamburgers, hotdogs and cooked pounds of bacon and dozens of eggs. Marvin and Lyla were able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary at the lake. Marvin is survived by his wife Lyla; children Lance (Connie) and their children Taylor and Bailey, Marlo (Von) Agioritis and their children Tyler, Erica (Arrol) Collomb Colton and Ava, Trifon and Hannah, Meryl (Donna) and their children Kelsey (Kaleb Memory) and Cole; Marvin’s sister Sandra (Wayne) Arnold as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin was predeceased by his parents Albert and Anna Fonstad. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK with Pastor Lynn Robertson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Church, Torquay, SK.