Zanita Stark Marvin

Born November 3, 1922 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Wesley and Charlotte Ince Stark. The family moved to southern California when she was a year old. She lived in the Lancaster/Palmdale area until marrying K.L. Marvin in 1949 and settling in Santa Barbara/Goleta.

A graduate of Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, she taught in the Santa Barbara County School District and in the Adult Education Pre-school program.

She is survived by son Robert Marvin and wife Carol of Kerrville, Texas, daughter Christine and husband Tom Bartanen of Urbandale, Iowa, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, brother Norman Stark of Lahabra, California and many nieces and nephews.

A longtime member of the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara, having served as Sunday School Teacher, Diaconate, Church Clerk and Leader of the Christian Women’s Fellowship.

Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Donations may be to the First Christian Church at 1915 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101. Funeral arrangements made by McDermott Crockett Mortuary.