San Diego - Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather was killed Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in a tragic car accident.
Marc was born Nov. 26, 1944, in Vernal, Utah to Alfred Richards Durham and Marian Hassell. He was the second of seven children and was raised in Kaysville, Utah, attending high school there, then Weber State University, later receiving a master's degree in family counseling from National University. His greatest accomplishment from college was marrying the love of his wife, Elaine Mecham on March 21, 1969. Marc was a devoted spouse and companion of 41 years.
Upon graduation, Marc entered the Marine Corps as an officer, where he served faithfully for 12 years. During this period of service, Marc and Elaine traveled the country and added five children to their family. The Durhams have resided in San Diego since 1982. Marc had recently retired from BAE systems and dreamed of retiring to Idaho. Marc was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to his beloved New Zealand from 1964 to 1966. Our family rejoices in his life, his accomplishments, his influence, his tender nature and his example. Marc loved life, enjoying music, movies, a good laugh and spending time with his family and friends.
Marc is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by the family who cherishes him, his wife, Elaine; his children, Debbie (Dave) Critchfield of Oakley, Brady (Amy) Durham of San Diego, Calif., Melissa (Chris) Durham of San Diego, Brett (Amy) Durham of Temecula, Calif., Brandon (Chandra) Durham of Phoenix, Ariz., sister, Charlotte (Wayne) Portanova of Scottsdale, Ariz., brothers, Jan (Jean) Durham of Fredricksburg, Va., Paul (Bev) Durham of Sandy, Utah, Terry Durham of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren, Garrett, Mallory, Haley and Gannon Critchfield, Madison Kumai, and Trey, Eastyn and Harlow Durham.
Friends and family are invited to visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the LDS Church at 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Marc Durham Memorial Fund for breast cancer treatment at any Wells Fargo Branch, Account No. 2375599715.
Dave Heaston
Marc Durham
San Diego - Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather was killed Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in a tragic car accident.
Marc was born Nov. 26, 1944, in Vernal, Utah to Alfred Richards Durham and Marian Hassell. He was the second of seven children and was raised in Kaysville, Utah, attending high school there, then Weber State University, later receiving a master's degree in family counseling from National University. His greatest accomplishment from college was marrying the love of his wife, Elaine Mecham on March 21, 1969. Marc was a devoted spouse and companion of 41 years.
Upon graduation, Marc entered the Marine Corps as an officer, where he served faithfully for 12 years. During this period of service, Marc and Elaine traveled the country and added five children to their family. The Durhams have resided in San Diego since 1982. Marc had recently retired from BAE systems and dreamed of retiring to Idaho. Marc was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to his beloved New Zealand from 1964 to 1966. Our family rejoices in his life, his accomplishments, his influence, his tender nature and his example. Marc loved life, enjoying music, movies, a good laugh and spending time with his family and friends.
Marc is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by the family who cherishes him, his wife, Elaine; his children, Debbie (Dave) Critchfield of Oakley, Brady (Amy) Durham of San Diego, Calif., Melissa (Chris) Durham of San Diego, Brett (Amy) Durham of Temecula, Calif., Brandon (Chandra) Durham of Phoenix, Ariz., sister, Charlotte (Wayne) Portanova of Scottsdale, Ariz., brothers, Jan (Jean) Durham of Fredricksburg, Va., Paul (Bev) Durham of Sandy, Utah, Terry Durham of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren, Garrett, Mallory, Haley and Gannon Critchfield, Madison Kumai, and Trey, Eastyn and Harlow Durham.
Friends and family are invited to visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the LDS Church at 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Marc Durham Memorial Fund for breast cancer treatment at any Wells Fargo Branch, Account No. 2375599715.
(Information source: www.magicvalley.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/marc-durham)