Marvin “Big Marv” Jonathan Limb
September 2, 1933 — November 24, 2021
Marvin “Big Marv” Jonathan Limb, 88, an ol’ cowboy, rode off into the sunrise, on the morning of November 24, 2021, surrounded by his family, as he departed on his final ride from his home in Palmyra, Utah.
He was born in Payson, Utah, September 2, 1933, a son of Lawrence William Limb and Klea Alice Francis Limb. His brothers and sisters were: Joseph, Merril, Nita, Russell, Janiel, Walter, Dorothy, and Betty. He attended schools in Payson. He helped on the family farm in his teenage years, considering himself self-educated. He later always said, “you can ‘clearly’ teach an old dog new tricks.”
Marvin was married to Della Marie Johnson, April 3, 1953. They had five children: Jon, Sandy, Mike, Karma, and Nancy. Marie passed away from cancer in December 1998.
He married Reva Dean Gough, June 8, 2000. She brought four sons to their family: Reid Stubbs, Gary Stubbs, Joseph Stubbs, and Brent Stubbs. Reva passed away in January 2015.
He loved being a farmer, but his first choice was being a cowboy. In addition, he worked as head mechanic at U.S. Steel, Geneva, where he was known as “Papa Smurf.” He also worked at Walt Limb Construction.
He is survived by six of his kids: Sandy Horton, Mike Limb, Karma Limb, Reid (Amy) Stubbs, Gary (Penny) Stubbs, and Joseph (Jolene) Stubbs; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He’s additionally survived by his siblings: Russ (Deb) Limb, Janiel (Paul) Jensen, Walter Limb, Dorothy (Jerry) Jensen, and Betty Diamond; and brother-in-law, Wayne (Julie) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joseph and Merril; his sister: Nita Limb; an infant sister; his wife, Marie; and his wife, Reva. Also predeceasing him are three of his children: Nancy Limb, Jon Limb, and Brent Stubbs; and his brothers-in-law, LaVaughan Johnson and Arlen Johnson; and sister-in-law, DeAnna Johnson.
A viewing will be Monday evening, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah 84651. A second viewing will be Tuesday morning, at the mortuary, from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Following the viewing, funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. also at Walker Funeral Home in Payson. Interment will be at Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermemorials.com