Marvin Paul Baarstad (82) of Williston, ND passed away on Friday evening, August 16, 2019 with his loved ones by his side. Marvin is survived by his wife Janice of 58 years; daughter Angela Borlaug (Bill) of Kennewick, WA and their children Brennan (Ashley) of Colorado and Elisabeth of Oregon; daughter Theresa Dyvig (Lanny) of Ft. Worth, TX and their children Stormy Beck (Chris) of Colorado, Jessica Kilian of Texas, and Cody (Ashley) of Texas; and son Kyle Baarstad (Jennifer) of Burlington, ND and their children Aubrey, Jacob and Madeline all of North Dakota; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 nephews and their families; sister Pearl Jenkins of Alexandria, VA; sister-in-law Jeanette Lien and brother-in-law Al Lien of Fargo, ND.

Marvin was born January 10, 1937 in Flasher, ND to Paul and Gladys Baarstad. Marvin graduated from Flasher High School in 1955 and attended the State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND. He worked for the North Dakota Department of Transportation for 42 years from 1957 to 1999. On January 21, 1961, Marvin and Janice were married in Medina, ND.

Marvin was then drafted into the Army in the fall of 1961 where he was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK and honorably discharged in 1963. He served in the Army National Guard until 1969.

Marvin was involved in various community organizations throughout his 51 years as a Williston resident.  He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Boy Scouts of America, American Legion, Korner Lions, and the Yellowstone-Missouri Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation.  He was recognized and honored by several organizations including the Silver Beaver Award for his volunteer efforts from the Boy Scouts of America (1991); the Melvin Homes Fellowship Award from the Korner Lions (2012); the "Arbor Master Award" from the Korner Lions (2019); the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation that signifies that he served his community and country with distinction.  

One of Marvin's proudest accomplishments was surveying the Cut Bluff Expedition Overlook Historical Landmark located 4 miles east of Williston.  He closely collaborated with the Lions Club, Williams County Waterboard, US Army Corp of Engineers, Williston Basin RC&D Council, Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Boy Scouts of America in developing the location as a tourist site for nature lovers and Lewis and Clark Expedition history buffs.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, a nephew and one brother-in-law.