Marvin Lee Harder, 82 passed away October 14th, 2013 at Hawk’s Ridge Assisted Living in Hood River, Oregon. Marvin was born March 16, 1931 in Gregory, South Dakota to Melvin L. & Clara L. (Smith) Harder. The family relocated to Hood River in 1933.

There is a Celebration of Life planned for 3:00pm Sunday October 20, 2013 at the Elks Lodge (304 Cascade Ave. Hood River, Oregon 97031).

Marvin graduated from Hood River High School in 1949 where he was student body president his senior year. That August he married Barbara Jean Colvin. He and Barbara later moved to San Diego where he served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.

After receiving an Honorable Discharge he and Barbara moved back to Hood River. He worked various jobs until he went to work for Hal Shelton in 1956 at what was then called Hal’s Men’s Wear at 208 Oak Street. Marvin worked for Hal for seven years and then purchased the business from Hal in 1963 changing the mane to Marv’s for Men. Marv’s for Men was a fixture in downtown Hood River for the next 24 years. Marv was famous for his quick smile, great customer service and his uncanny ability to know the exact size and selection of anyone you had to buy a gift for.

Marvin was the first person ever awarded the Hood River Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year. He was a long time member of the Elks and served as the Exhalted Ruler in 1982. He was instrumental in helping bring the Little League to the Town of Hood River and served several years as the District Administrator for the Little League in the 1960ss. He was a longtime volunteer at the Hood River Fire Department.

Marvin enjoyed to golf and was an avid card player.

Marvin is survived and will be dearly missed by his sons David of Arcadia, CA, Ron and spouse Linda of Hood River, Rick and spouse Jeanine of Eugene, Oregon, four grandchildren, Ronda Strong, Ryan Harder, Sam Harder, Jake Harder and four great grandchildren.

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.