Marc Travis
January 06, 2013
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Marc Travis, age 70, died January 6, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Excelsior, MN. He was born July 18, 1942, to Florine and Leslie Travis in Waterloo, Iowa.
Marc proudly served in the US Army from 1967 – 1972. He worked as a systems coordinator for the State of Iowa before his retirement in 2000.
Marc loved family dinners, Travis family reunions, and was an avid reader. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, and his top-of-the-line electronics. He also loved playing golf and watching CNN.
Marc is survived by his children, Eric Knapp of NV, Todd Andrews of WY, Tamara Rae (Troy) Boelman of IA, Alex (Shonna) Travis of MN, and Lesley Alina (Jeff) Wallin of PA; sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Turner of KS, and Linda Travis-Anderson of MI; and grandchildren, Chelsea Knapp, Brooke, Margaret, and Casjen Boelman, Tieler, Ally, Emily, and Joseph Travis, and Aislinn and Jude Wallin. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Marc’s life will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed toward the ARL or St. Jude’s Cancer Research in loving memory of Marc.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lanny & Rita Banker
01/10/2013
Alex and Alina you are great children and I know that Marc was very proud of you. Marc was always nice to us. Although I didn't know him as well as others he was always nice to be around. I will say a prayer for him as he enters into his eternal life where pain is no more. We love you both
Ron Weller
01/10/2013
Marc was a good friend back when we both worked at Job Service, and later when he used to come and help on the farm. That was years ago, but we still remember Marc with fondness, and we will miss him.
Deborah Rountree
01/10/2013
Alex and Alina, my thoughts are with you all. I have many great memories of your Dad with lots of laughs and some very good cooking. I will say prayers tonight for him. Love Aunt Deborah
Stewart and Julie (Romp) Lewis
01/09/2013
Alex and Alina and families,
So sorry to hear about your dad. We have a lot of special memories of our families getting together for summer picnics at Saylorville and especially for Christmas Eve at Millie and Norm's and Christmas morning at Betty and Dick's. Over the years we have crossed paths a time or two, and Marc was always fun to visit with and interested in our lives and sharing his. Treasure the memories you have and hold them close.
Frank and Tina Bennett-Kastor
01/09/2013
We are so sorry to hear about Marc's passing on. Even though we met only once or twice, we know he was a smart, funny, and loving man. Though we will be unable to make the trip to Des Moines, our prayers will join yours and those of others as he is ushered into eternal life.
Jean LeRoque
01/09/2013
Marc and I shared some great hunting and fishing trips, and a few adult beverages, years ago. I still think about, and miss, those trips!
Patrick and Karen Mills
01/08/2013
Marc is remembered fondly from various family gatherings. I remember a great sense of humor
Ray Camp
01/07/2013
Marc and I have been friends since 1962, and in those 50 years have been through many good times (and a few bad times) together. Marc was always a good listener and gave great advise (if asked). He was a great competitor on the golf course and in the work place and brought out the best people had around him. He was a real and true friend and I will miss him as I know each family member and all his other friends will.