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Marlowe E. Halbur, age 82, died peacefully at home on Dec. 21, 2019, in Powell after a courageous battle from pancreatic cancer.
Marlowe was born on Feb. 18, 1937, in Butte, Nebraska, to parents Ted and Hilda Halbur.
Marlowe married Margaret Soukup on July 20, 1959, and together they raised five children. Margaret passed away on Aug. 29, 2003. Marlowe was married to Roena Stone on Nov. 25, 2005.
Marlowe graduated from high school in Butte, Nebraska, and went on to college to earn a B.S. in mathematics and language studies, an MBA, and a specialist degree. His career in education included the roles of teacher, principal, and superintendent. As a superintendent, he was in charge of the building of two new schools. Through his achievements as an educator, he was recognized with the Order of the White Buffalo from the governor of South Dakota, and the Bush Executive Fellowship Program in Minnesota.
Marlowe also served in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis. He was an active member of the Catholic church, where he was also a Fourth Degree member in the Knights of Columbus.
Marlowe’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, raising horses, gardening and playing cards. He shared his love for fishing and boating with his children, grandchildren, extended family and so many others. Marlowe spent his later years traveling with Roena to see members of their blended family, which included eight children,16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Marlowe was preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, and brother Larry.
Marlowe is survived by his wife, Roena, their eight children and their children’s families; three sisters, Marilyn, Liz, and Donna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marlowe and Margaret’s children include: Renee (John) Kurth and their sons, David (Brittany) and daughter Callie; Matthew; Mark (Linda) and their children, Zach, Andrew (Courtney) and Hannah; Paul (Jennifer) and their children, Jonathan (Nicole and baby due in March), Brianne, and Noah; Ann (John) Lindahl and son John Eric; Ted (Amy) and their sons, William, Lucas and Maxwell. Roena’s children include: Justin (Erin) Stone and children, Kensley and Cooper; Melissa (Cortney) Thompson and daughters, Maycee and Adalyn; and Jana (Dan Simonson).
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 818, Powell, WY 82435, or Spirit Mountain Hospice House, 7000 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414.
Rosary and viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 7 p.m., St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. The funeral will be held Jan. 4, 2020, at 11 a.m., also at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church.
