MARV CLEMENT Marv Clement, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away May 3, 2012 in the company of his wife Marcia, daughters Cynthia and Crystal, and son Curt. Marv was born on March 5, 1939 in Burke County, North Dakota to parents Axel and Ruth Clement. His family included a sister, June Rigby, and two brothers, David, and Eurvon, deceased. Marv, first of his family to graduate college, went to Washington State University, where he quickly became a steadfast Cougar fan, earning a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Later, he earned his MBA at the University of Washington. Marv worked first at Shell Chemical's Economics and Planning Department in the Ammonia Division and also for the Boeing Company and for General Electric. In 1969 Marv joined Battelle-Pacific Northwest Laboratories. He retired in 2002 as Program Manager for Technology Development from Battelle-Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. And, while he would be embarrassed by the revelation, his work received many awards, including an international award for Lifetime Achievement in Technology Transfer and a Department of Energy Lifetime Award for Achievement. Marv is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marcia, and "Cougar kids," Cynthia, Curt, and Crystal. His 'mantra' was always to "Do things right!" an attribute he championed in his work and play. Marv relished his involvement in fishing including many trips with Curt and friends, fly tying as well as teaching and working at Sportsman's Warehouse, tennis, basketball, coaching baseball, jogging, gardening, and he loved to play board games and work puzzles with his kids. He was a member of the Richland Lutheran Church, the Richland Rod and Gun Club, and Columbia Basin Fly-casters charter member and past president. The family thanks the staff at Kadlec Hospital for their kind and caring service during Marv's last days. He leaves a family forever grateful for his integrity, high morals, kindness, generosity, and sense of humor. Marv was their biggest supporter and was always quick to lend a helping hand. He led by example and his strong sense of work ethic will continue to live on through his three children. There will be a burial ceremony at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 915 By-Pass Highway in Richland, WA, 99352 at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 11. A celebration of Marv's life will occur at a reception to follow at Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen St in Richland, WA, 99354 at 4:00 pm. Cougar apparel is welcome…Marv would approve. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Richland Lutheran Church, WSU, or the charity of your choice in honor of Marv's life. And while he will be sorely missed, his days here have left an indelible mark on many.