Marvin Herf Potes

Marvin Herf Potes left this life the same as he lived it, with grace and dignity. Born August 31, 1939 in Ft. Worth Texas, he passed into eternity November 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents Homer Guy Potts and Sarah Sophia Fritz. He is survived by his brother Douglas Potts (Rose Marie), his sisters Gloria Warnes and Nellena Carlsen and many nieces and nephews.
He loved his family and country. He spent a lot of time searching out his ancestors and recording family history. He had a love of dogs, specifically Shelties, bird watching, reading, politics and listening to classical music while eating chocolate. He had a dry wit sense of humor that his family and friends loved.
He accomplished many things in his life, including earning a doctorate degree in political science. He served his country honorably in the US Army and worked many years as a civil servant for Veterans Affairs.
A graveside service will be held March 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
Location: Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 So. Redwood Rd., West Jordan, Utah.