Marvin L. Bensen, age 76 passed away in Bellingham on April 17, 2016. He was born to Charles and Marion Bensen in Bellingham on January 25, 1940. As a young man Marvin was very involved with Boy Scouts and DeMolay. Marvin was employed as a parts manager for a number of car dealerships and auto parts stores. He was interested in genealogy, railroading, fishing and community activism. He is survived by daughter Karen Lomboy (husband Nathan) of Des Moines, WA, son John Bensen (wife Rhonda) of Cabot, AR, 4 grandchildren and many close cousins, relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 1 PM.