Marvin Lee Steinborn's Obituary
Marvin Lee Steinborn, 89, passed away peacefully on May14th 2017 in McAlester, OK. Marvin was born December 14 1927 in St. Joseph Missouri to Paul and Leona Steinborn. Marvin was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Kansas City Missouri and graduated from Central High School class of 1944. Marvin served his country from 1945-1947 enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his World War II service Marvin retuned to Kansas City where he would marry his high school sweetheart Esther Delores Williams on November 10th 1951. Marvin and Delores would share 49 years of marriage before her untimely passing November 28th 1998. Marvin had worked various jobs mostly related to the oilfield supply business until he started his own business in 1981 (Take One Productions/Steinborn Films) and became a leader in the Television and Video production business in Tulsa until his retirement in 2004. Marvin was proud to be a past member and president of the Tulsa Jaycees. Marvin’s priority above all else was his children and grandchildren, he enjoyed fishing, and attending the Tulsa State fair with his family. Marvin is survived by son, Jeffrey Steinborn, Nashville TN, Daughters Jill (Tom) Krise, North Ridgeville OH, Jackie (Pat) Wheaton, McAlester OK, six grandchildren, Amanda (Barrett) Fadler, Sarah Steinborn, Rachel Krise, Jake Wheaton, Natalie Steinborn and Hannah Krise, and one great grandson, Xander Fadler. One Sister and brother in-law, Paula (David) Spalding. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and a sister Marilyn Wiggins. Marvin also leaves behind special friends, Jimmy Le Blanc and Steve Sanders. Per Marvin’s Wishes, there will be a graveside service conducted at 11:00 AM on June 13 2017 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy.
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