Marlon W. Bryant

Born Dec. 9, 1938 at home in Princeton Ca. Passed Dec 3, 2020 home at the ranch where he wanted.

Marlon graduated Princeton High School 1957 He was a supply sergeant in the national guard for two years.

He married Susie Roper in Reno. Their meeting happened when he was dating her boss and one day, she was busy so she suggested that Marlon and Susie go out instead and that was that.

Marlon lived in Princeton and for the first part of his life. Then to Eastern Oregon in Lostine and then Elgin on his ranch where he spent the rest of his life. He worked for Boise Cascade as a millwright or (millwrong as he put it) for 30+ years until he retired to the ranch with Carmie Bunde who loved it as much as he did.

Marlon loved to Hunt, he had elk camp with a special group of guys, his love of hunting even took him up to Canada where he bagged a moose and a lifelong friend Mary Dirkatch. He fished, he went to the coast for tuna and loved being with the coast crew. He loved Nascar and Rodeo and attended Pendleton Round-up for 50 years “Let ‘er Buck”.  

He did a lot of gardening and tree farming and hunting and just watching the wildlife. He loved and celebrated St Patty’s day and Memorial Day in the Spring.

He would love to be remembered for: His Children, His Grandchildren, family and the Ranch he created for all. and for his love for all people. If he wasn’t your friend you hadn’t met him yet.

Marlon loved 3 women in his life.  Susie Roper, Mary Dirkatch and Carmie Bunde, With Susie he had 4 children 2 Daughters Lani Russell and Katherine Carradine and two boys Juvi Bryant (deceased early), and Rowy Bryant. Marlon’s parents were Robert “Duke” and Jessie O (Chandley) Bryant His Grandparents: Wesley and Henrietta (Franks) Bryant. Bert and Tina (Williams) Chandley.  He is survived by his brother Dwace, his daughers Katherine and Lani, his son Rowy and 4 beautiful grandchildren Jessie, Faith, Beulah and Haven

He was preceded in death and will be welcomed by three brothers, Brenhard, Rymun, and Lennard Who died at birth, He had one sister Sandra and who died young. both parents, one son and all grandparents. His 2 wives Susie and Carmie.  Many friends and his beloved pets girk, a border collie who rounded up the kids and a parrot, Jojo who rounded up the grandkids.

For those who would like to make a donation in memory Marlon the family suggests a charity of your choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial/Wake to be held at the ranch on May 30, 2021 at noon. 

 He loved Us and we love Him More, More, More