Lillian Marvin

Lillian (Fawcett) Marvin, Skaanda.áat, was born on Aug. 31, 1938, in Hoonah, to Dorothy (Dalton) and Charles P. Fawcett. She was T’ákhdeintaan of the Yéil Kúdi Hít (Raven’s Nest House) and a child of the Wooshkeetaan clan.

Lillian worked for the State of Alaska Department of Revenue for many years. She was very kind, loving and eager to share stories and a laugh. She enjoyed crocheting, beading, sewing and making gifts and regalia for her numerous grandchildren.

Lillian happily participated in the Salvation Army Auxiliary Club and Our Aunties House (a beading and sewing class). She was an ardent fan of Gold Medal basketball tournament and proudly attended all of her grandchildren’s events and performances.

Lillian was generous and often showed her love for her family by baking, sewing or creating gifts.

Lillian married Harvey Marvin on January 10, 1955, and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. They spent many of their early years together in Sitka before moving to Juneau. Together they raised their children Johanna, Charles, Dorothy, Leroy and Janice. After her mother's death, she also raised her brother, Peter Marvin, as her own.

Lillian left behind her life-long husband, 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a vast extended family of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many more who know her as "Grandma Lillian".

Lillian Skáandá.aat Fawcett Marvin passed peacefully on February 3, 2014.