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Ivan Martin Marsh

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Ivan Martin Marsh, 83, of Rogers, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. Ivan was born to Blanche and John M. Marsh of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. Ivan is preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Carolyn (Evans) Marsh in 2009, and his brother, John Marsh. Ivan is survived by his loving family: Mark (Janet), Michael (Paula), and Scott (Kim); and grandchildren Danielle, Trevor, Matthew, Taylor, Hannah; and his loving niece Vicki and her family. Ivan attended Martins Ferry H.S. where he was class president, and was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in metallurgical engineering. Ivan and Carolyn spent their years raising their busy sons and following Ivan's career from coast to coast. Ivan was a coach and mentor to the many associates that he worked with throughout his career, and well respected as a leader in the metals industry, especially related to the recycling of aluminum. As his career was coming to an end, he retired from Coors Brewing in Golden, Colo., as Vice President of Engineering Technology, but continued to consult for several years after. Ivan loved spending time with his family, attending the numerous school activities and sporting events of his sons as they grew up, and then his grandchildren later in life. He was an avid golfer and always enjoyed a day on the golf course. At age 62, Ivan received a gift from God, as he was a recipient of a heart transplant. He enjoyed every day of the 21 years the new heart had given him. In that 21 years, he had the opportunity to see all five of his grandchildren graduate from college and enjoy some great days of golf at the various courses around Arkansas. A service will be held in Rogers, Ark., at a future date, after the family finalizes those arrangements. Email condolences can be made at eptingfuneralhome@gmail.com, in c/o Ivan Marsh.

Published April 3, 2018

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