Marvin "Marv" Eugene Brownell

Jan 1, 1947 -

Sep 13, 2025

Marvin "Marv" Eugene Brownell was born in Sweet Home, Ore., on Jan. 1, 1947, to Melvin Brownell and Ila (Millard) Brownell. He mainly grew up in Salem, Ore. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1965. He played on the basketball team and held the pole vaulting record for many years.

In fall 1965, Marv met Daniele Scott. He worked for one year, then he started going to Oregon State University in fall 1966. He and Daniele were married in summer 1967, and celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in July 2025. Marv was in the Naval Reserve during his college years. He graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He was a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Alaska for over 50 years. Marv worked for several commercial construction companies in Alaska. He was a VSM engineer on sections 5 and 6 of the trans-Alaska pipeline. He worked on, or built, over 100 bridges in Alaska. He took a short break from commercial construction and designed and built homes. In 2000, he and his wife started Yukon Construction Inc., building bridges, docks and commercial buildings.

He and his wife bought a house in 2016 in Sun Lakes, Ariz., and became snowbirds. In 2022, they became full-time residents. Marv was an avid pickleball player until two years ago. He had cancer and heart problems. The two finally collided and he passed away on Sept. 13, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Daniele; daughter, Marcy Gustafson (Eric); son, Ryan Brownell (Liz); daughter, Lindsay Lloyd (Jaymen); grandchildren, Taylor Parsons, Tyler Gustafson (Rachel), Cody Gustafson (Layla) and Lauren Parsons; and great-grandsons, Levi and Bodhi. He is also survived by his sister, Darlene Tibbs (Jerry), and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Oct. 25, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Howell-Edwards-Doreksen, 1350 Commercial St. S.E. in Salem. Burial to follow in Belcrest Memorial Park.