JAMES MARION (MARION) ORR Obituary (1930

James Marion Orr, 92, formerly of Libby, died on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born May 29th, 1930, to James M and Anna (Porter) Orr, in McGinnis Meadows, MT. Due to rain and high waters that washed out the bridge to town, the doctor's arrival was delayed until May 31st. Marion attended a one room schoolhouse in the Meadows through the 8th grade. He moved into Libby, MT to finish schooling, graduating from Libby HS in 1948. This was an answer to his mother's request, as none of his 7 older siblings had gone through high school. Following high school, he worked in logging camps and on road construction jobs. He met and married Jeanine West on November 5th, 1950. Together they welcomed three sons, Scott, Dwayne, D.C. and one daughter, Marjean. From road construction, he worked ranching. For a time, he was a Lincoln County Deputy and as an undersheriff. He was instrumental in forming Libby's 1st ambulance service. He started his own excavation business with his son DC. He retired in 1995. In 1960, Marion took Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and served him through the remainder of his life. Due to his conversion, Marion and Jeanine were able to restore marital upset and they enjoyed another 30 years, until Jeanine passed away in 1989. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Libby for 30 years and was part of the Full Gospel Businessmen's association. Marion met and married Diane Wisehart on February 14th, 1990. They together served the Lord in several churches in Libby and Troy, MT until moving to Hall, MT in 2008. They then moved to Missoula where they attended the Missoula Alliance Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Anna Orr; wife Jeanine Orr, daughter Marjean Orr, daughter-in-law Rita Orr, all seven of his siblings Edward, Bill, Helen Miller, Carl, Ray, Ellen Dryden Resch, and Paul. He is survived by his spouse Diane Orr; sons Scott and wife Bev; Dwayne and wife Kathy; and D.C and wife Marianne; 5 grandchildren; Jen (Joe) O'Malley, Matt Orr, Jena Orr, Ashley (Doug) Deshazer and Adam Orr ( Stacy); 7 great-grandchildren Teague & Ireland O'Malley, Luke, Jace & Tristan Deshazer and Maizy & Evelynn Orr; stepchildren; Heather (Jim) Blom and Eric (Bleu) Wisehart; 5 step-grandchildren Kara (Chris) Santucci and Sydney (Armando) Inocensio, Reagan & Zane Blom, Ben (Kera) Wisehart, Atria Wisehart and 1 step great-granddaughter Isla Juniper Wisehart. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Libby Christian Church. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.