Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 due to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Marvin was born June 4, 1937 in Glasgow, Montana to Ingvar and Myrtle (Paulson) Barstad.
Marvin was proud to be a life-long resident of the Glasgow community. He found his love Georgia Krall in Culbertson and they were married on August 12, 1962 and raised three sons.
He hired on with the Great Northern Railroad at the age of 17. On March 9, 2000, Conductor Barstad was authorized to discard his timetable, rule book, safety shoes, railroad watch and pager after 45 years of unblemished service with the GN, BN and BNSF Railroad.
Marvin was devoted to his family and in particular loved cheering on his many children and grandchildren in their sports and other school activities. He enjoyed long distance running, fishing and golfing with friends. He supported the Glasgow area community through the church, Sunday morning AA group and sustainment of public fitness facilities.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Georgia; brother, Harvey; sons: Charles (Valerie), Robert (Ayako), and Bruce (Jenny Fuller); grandchildren: Christopher (Erin), Nathaniel (Kelly), Kylan, Taylor, Koki, Manato, Braden, Kiauna and Kaylee Raisl; great-granddaughters: Keeley Simonson, and Alexandra Rose Barstad.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ingvar and Myrtle; brother, Milton; uncle Hank Paulson, and sister-in-law Nancy Franz (Harvey) Barstad.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 3:00 until 5:00 at Bell Mortuary to share stories and celebrate Marvin’s life. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2022 at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Military honors will be presented after the service followed with a luncheon at the church. A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery following the luncheon.
In lieu of sending flowers, family requests donations be made in memory of Marvin to the Glasgow High School Educational Trust, Valley County Community Pool Campaign or the First Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left on line at bellmortuaryglasgow.com.
Honorary pallbearers are: Ron Inches, Graig Gilchrist, Mike Daggett, Dave Watson, Chuck Garten, Richard Gault, Craig Hallock, Kenny Newton and all of the men who rode and continue to ride the rails.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 3, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
1:00 p.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
Highland Cemetery
Highland Drive
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 3, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
1:00 p.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
Highland Cemetery
Highland Drive
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Craig Gilchrist says
Georgia and family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I liked working and golfing with him.
He definitely was one of the good ones.
RON INCHES says
Georgia and family.
I had the pleasure of working with this sweet man for an entire year.
He was always pleasant and quick to smile!
Happy i got to spend a little time with him recently.
So sorry for your loss.
Steve Peterson says
Georgia and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Marvin was a joy to be around and we all really appreciated the help he gave mom. She couldnt have asked for a better friend and neighbor. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Larry Buchheit says
I always knew any railroad trip that accompanied Marvin or Milt was sure to include some laughter and memorable experiences. Marvin mentored me when I hired out in train service, and both brothers helped me to get accustomed to railroad job skills and lifestyle. Kindness is mostly how I remember Marvin, who welcomed me to my new job. I was alone in a different town, away from my family. It meant a lot.
It saddens me to have to say good bye to yet another friend and railroad comrade. Rest in peace, Marvin.
Condolences to Georgia, and the entire Barstad family.
Larry and Carol Buchheit
BARBARA DICKENSON says
GEORGIA AND FAMILY,
IT SADDENED ME TO READ OF MARVIN’S PASSING. HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY IN THE GLASGOW COMUNITY. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE HAD THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING BOTH MARVIN AND THE WHOLE FAMILY AROUND THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. I VERY MUCH ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW THE WHOLE FAMILY. I CAN’T HELP BUT THINK THAT THERE IS A LOT OF TRAINS BEING DRIVEN AROUND HEAVEN AS HE ONCE AGAIN MEETS AND GREETS OLD FRIENDS WHO PASSED BEFORE HIM. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND CHERISH THE MANY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES YOU HAD TOGETHER. MY CONDOLENCES GO TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. LOVE, BARBARA DICKENSON
Kristi Shipstead (Rohde) says
Georgia and Family,
My sympathy for the family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.