Marion Luther Mcfarland

Marion Luther McFarland, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at The Villa at Rose City. He was born on December 31, 1933 in La Junta, CO to Luther and Ethel (Anderson) McFarland. He had lived in West Branch since 1975, formerly of Kansas. Mel married Shirley Brown in Evansburg, PA on July 5, 1958. He was a counselor at AuSable Valley Mental Health in Tawas City and Supervisor for AuSable Valley Mental Health in Mio. Mel had a Doctorate in Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. He also had received his Bachelor’s Degree from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA and his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a Reformed Presbyterian Minister for 30 years and a servant on assignment at Florida Baptist Youth Camp for the last 2 years in Groveland, FL. Mel was a volunteer for SOWERS (Servants on Wheels Ever Ready). He was a magician, loved painting, saved many souls for Christ and helped raise 33 foster children.

Mel is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley McFarland; sons, David E. McFarland and Kevin P. (Cheryl) McFarland; grandchildren, Paige McFarland, Andrea McFarland, Chris McFarland, Jeron McFarland, and Gregory (Shawn) McFarland; great grandson, Landon; and brother, James E. (Helen) McFarland.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in West Branch on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tom Teall will officiate.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Calvary Christian Academy in West Branch.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com