July 30th, 2010
He put forth his time and energy to work with others. Thank You- Marvin for all you helped.
~ CMYLIFE

Marvin F. Dodrill 's Story

Birth Year: 1924




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    Marvin F. Dodrill



    Back in 1940 I played for the Laporte Pirates, our high school team. We enjoyed a very successfull season during the fall of that year. Scores in conference play were: Laporte 15 - Wellington 0, Laporte 13 - Estaes Park 0, Laporte 30 - Berthoud 0, Laporte 21- Wellington 6, Laporte 7 - Berthoud 0, Laporte 0 - Estes Park 0.


    The all confernece team members were Marvin Dodrill - Tackle, Carl Simianeer - Center, Gordon Dodrill - Tackle, George Furones -End, and Willie Lopez -Quaterback. Second Team, Howard Orr - End, Jimmy Hyde - Guard, and Ray Holiday - Half back.


    Marvin graduated he had a scholarship to go to college, but after a physical they told him they just could not allow him to play football. He was at the time devastated, but buried his hurt and went to work. After working three years with the Moore Paint Co. he went to work for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver. He remained in their employment until January of 1979, when he retired.


    Marvin always had a second job or activity going such as coaching, officiating football and basketball games. He worked with the women’s softball, Englewood Booster Club, etc.


    He still found time to hunt and fish and spend time with his family.


    He and Hope Geiger were married in June, 1942, and had four children. Their only daughter Gloria died suddenly at the young age of 21. There are now nine grandchildren in the family from their sons.


    Marvin died January 29, 1980.


    Hope had since remarried.