Marvin Rhyason

Obituary of Marvin Charles Rhyason

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Marvin Charles Rhyason

(May 19, 1929 - May 8, 2021)

 

Marvin Charles Rhyason of Camrose, AB, formerly of Ohaton, AB, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the age of 91 years.

 

Born May 19, 1929, at Bawlf, Alberta to Charlie and Jessie Rhyason. Marvin was born without a right hand but proved repeatedly that was no handicap! When he was nine years old his dad passed away and he and his mom, Jessie, moved to Camrose. He began his working life at thirteen years old; first for Lawrences Store, grocery department, and later Builders Hardware. Later, he and his step-father, Bob Lymburner, bought the Riteway service station and together also farmed land at Ohaton. In 1955 he married Eileen Wiklun and they had three children; Glenda, Ken, and Greg.


He leaves to mourn, his wife Eileen of 66 years; three children Glenda (Damian) Herle of Camrose, Ken (Maeva) Rhyason of Caroline, and Greg (Patty) Rhyason of Camrose; five grandchildren, Nicole Gauthier, Ian Herle, Jade Hough, Mackenzie Rhyason, and Erin Rhyason; and five great-grandchildren.


He was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Jessie, mother-in-law Alma Wiklun, and his grandson Cory Rhyason.


In 1965 Marvin and Eileen purchased the Ohaton General Store, at which time he became the postmaster and ran 140 miles of rural mail routes. Over the years, he built two houses for his family, farmed and ran businesses, and proved without a doubt that having only one hand was no excuse to not get things done! He will be so sadly missed by his family and many friends.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.


If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to the S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, or to the Stollery Children's Hospital, or to the charity of one's choice.

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