Mervin E. Nord

Mervin Earl Nord, 86, of Marysville, KS, died March 23, 2014 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville surrounded by family. Visitation was Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 30, at the United Methodist Church in Marysville. Rev. Dale Lewis officiated. Gail Gilkerson was the organist. Music included “Sweet Hour of Prayer” and “Lead On O’ King Eternal”. Merv was born February 16, 1929 at Frankfort, KS, to Olaf Oscar and Esther (Larson) Nord. He attended Fostoria High School and graduated in 1948. In 1951, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Pauley. She survives of the home in Marysville. Merv served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, serving a period of that time in Germany. Following his service to his country, Merv and Marge moved to Marysville and raised three daughters. He managed the Marysville ASCS office until his retirement in 1984, which included being the only Kansas bee inspector. He drove a school bus for the Marysville school system and the activity bus. He served eight years on the school board and was a referee and umpire for local basketball, football and baseball games. He was proud to referee many East-West Shrine football games. Merv enjoyed hours of fishing, golfing, hunting, boating, and spending time on his farm. He coached softball, taught hunters safety and mentored young people. Merv had many fishing and hunting buddies. He loved animals and was a recipient of the Kansas Wildlife Award. He was rarely seen in his pickup without being accompanied by his favorite hunting dog. Merv was a member of the Shriner’s, a Selective Service Board Member, a Conservationist, American Legion Commander, a Kiwanis member, a Mason and a member of the United Methodist Church. He enjoyed going to coffee in the mornings and visiting with his friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Carl, Leonard, Harold, William Nord; and sisters, Caroline Nord and Eva Foshee. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Marjorie; three daughters, Debra Nord and husband, William Harrod, Phyllis Clark and husband Dane, Joni Garcia and husband Rick; three grandchildren, Jenni Schell, Betsey (Clark) Potts and husband Charlie, Brendon Clark and wife Tabatha; four great grandchildren, Elijah, Isaiah, Esther Potts and Noah Clark. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Shriner’s Children Hospital. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mervin E. Nord, please visit our flower store.