Marvin "Red" Duane Littleton Obituary (1931

Marvin Duane Littleton, AKA "RED" 86, long time resident of the Hillsboro community.Passed away on March 6, 2018 at his home.He transcended peacefully. Surrounded by his 3 daughters, his granddaughter and 1 great granddaughter, her fiance, a sister in law & friends. Marvin was born on September 29, 1931 in Clarinda, Iowa. Born to Earl and Fay (Lasley) Littleton. He was the 2 nd of 9 children. His family moved around the U.S. during the great depression and came to Oregon when he was an early teenager. Eventually settling in the Dallas & Falls City area on the property called "Cooper Hollow". He met his future wife, Carol Ann Clark, while at the Hillsboro Roller Skating Rink. They soon began dating and following a short courtship were married on September 25, 1955 in Hillsboro. They made their home in Hillsboro & had four children; Linda, Laura, LuAnn and Lori. They divorced in 1978 and Marvin continued to live in the Hillsboro area. A single Dad raising his daughters in their beautiful home on Connell. Marvin worked over 26 years for the USA, "Clean Water Services" retiring in 1993. Dad never stopped working hard& took pride in a job well done.At 83 He was still going up on the roof to clean the gutters. He loved working out at the gym & was a proud member of "The Silver Sneakers Club!". A sun worshipper,he enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible. Dad loved to read a good western book in his lawn chair.While soaking up the sun. He liked to fix up old classic cars& resell them. He enjoyed going to Dotty's & the casino. Listening to traditional country music, dancing & B.S'ing lol. He also enjoyed watching Jeopardy, family reunions where he would bring his famous chili, playing the harmonica, cracking jokes & telling stories. He was famous for his great sense of humor and quick wit. He and his buddies had a long standing coffee date that started out at Sambos. Then moved to different venues as thetown changed.Dad loved his family & friends. Especially his girls, grandchildren & great grandchildren.He enjoyed babysitting and playing with them. Always neat and tidy he kept a spotless house and beautifully maintained yard wherever he lived!He loved animals especially his beloved miniature Chihuahua "Gidget" whom he had for 12 years. He leaves his loving cats at home Ernie and KhoaJax. As well as furry granddaughter Holly Littleton of Vancouver, AS. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Laura and six siblings; Harlan, Kenneth, Jerry, Richard, Riley and Connie Ginther. He is survived by three children; Linda Littleton-Bristol & Son In-law Alan Bristol of Lafayette, OR, LuAnn Littleton of Hillsboro and Lori Finstad of Vancouver, WA, two siblings; Darrell Littleton and Lilly Armstrong, four grandchildren Bethany, Jeremy, Kyricand Dylan. Seven great grandchildren Marie, Sahvana, Chloe, Pacey, Connor, Wyatt & Damien. Dad, you fought a long, hard battle. You gave all you had and more. You never met a stranger, no one who visited would walk away hungry.You are a social butterfly. "Beloved Always & Forever!". Rest easy your work is done here.