"A good friend from Keesler A.F.B. to his passing."
In loving memory of
Marion G. 'Cubb' Cubbage
September 9, 1935 - February 17, 2008
MARION CUBBAGE Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street, Muscatine. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008, at the funeral home. MUSCATINE, Iowa - Marion G. Cubb Cubbage, 72, of Muscatine, died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Unity Hospital. Reverend Jerry Foote of the Mulford Evangelical Free Church will officiate the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Don McCleary, Henry Tober, Roger Tompkins, Frank Adkison, Larry Montgomery, David Bauerbach, and Bill McCormick. Burial will be in Island Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Ardyth Cubbage. Marion was born on September 27, 1935, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Herman and Leona Kallenberger Kyes Cubbage. He married Ardyth Elliott on February 11, 1978, in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1953. He served four years in the US Air Force. He first worked at Home O Nize for a year and a half as a draftsman; he then worked for Carver Pump Co. for eight years in engineering and sales; he then worked as a sales representative for Torrance Electric Co. in Davenport for 28 years. He had lived in Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, and Grandview. He enjoyed basketball, hunting, fishing, and motorcycle racing. He also enjoyed helping others with their computers and he was an all around handyman. He had belonged to the American Legion, Elks Lodge, and the Moose Lodge, Issac Walton League, and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife, Ardyth Cubbage of Muscatine; one daughter Cheryl Cubbage of Hermitage, Missouri; one step son Randy Brei; and one step daughter Lou Ann Lathrop of West Branch; three grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Michael Cubbage, one brother Wayne Cubbage Sr., and one step daughter Kathy Carney.
Tributes
"Cubb and I were in the air force together in 1956, We lost contact with each other after we got out of tech school, and I tried finding him off and on over the years. Finally locateing him a couple years ago. We stayed in touch with each other through e-mail and the summer of 2007 on a trip that my wife and I took we went to Muscatine and had A wonderfull but short visit with cubb and Ardyth which I was very gratefull. We are planning on another trip this year and were going to try and spend a few days in Muscatine and maybe take in a day of fishing. Now it will have to wait untill we can get together down the road aways. Your wife and family are in our thoughts Ted and Janet Martinson"
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"Hon, We met so long ago and I still feel the same way today as I did then. Our love has grown deeper over the last 30 years and there are so many memories we have shared. Remember when we lived in Cedar Rapids and we spent about every weekend taking the camper to West Burlington to go fishing at Geode. We caught some really nice fish. Also, the day at Rathburn when it was 100 degrees in the shade and we caught those 2 and 3 lb. crappies. Nobody would have believed us if it wasn't for the long stringer of fish. I'll remember you always saying "the good Lord don't take away a day that a man goes fishing." It must be true because He gave you plenty of extra days. You are my best friend and I will never forget the life we had with each other. I know you are probably already out on a lake pulling in a big one with the many friends that were there to meet you. I will always cherish the memories of our life together and I will be there when the time is right and you will be waiting for me. Love forever and ever, Ard "
"God bless, Ardie"
"My mom would bring me up to visit Grandpa and Grandma every summer when they lived in Grandview and in Muscatine. I don't remember Grandview as much, but I really remember Muscatine. I remember of course me and Gramps would go fishin a lot in the mornings. Sometimes we'd catch a whole mess, sometimes we wouldn't ever get a nibble, either way we still had fun. And he's the one who taught me how to clean fish (the old fashion way too, not with an electric knife) The mornings we didn't go fishing he'd take us either to "the greasy spoon" or hy-vee for breakfast. He'd usually always get dry toast and some peanut butter to put on it and I'd get an English muffin. Then we'd go around and run arronds. I really remember helping him fill up water jugs at walmart for the water dispenser thing that they have in their fridge. We'd also go and visit some of his friends like Dorothy, Mac and Dorothy, and Pat and Henry. He also took me to all the parks and sometimes he would play a little bit of basketball with me. Mornings were his favorite time to get out in the summer cuz it was just too hot for him in the afternoon. Then when we'd get back from all that we'd make us some lunch and he'd take his afternoon nap. Sometimes I'd snooze with him and sometimes I just did my own thing. Then after he'd wake up we'd run down to Caseys. He'd fill up his coffee mug and I'd get me a fountain drink and we'd just kind of hang out for a little while cuz the gals that worked there just loved him and didnt mind. Then we'd go back home and wait for Grandma to get home from work. We'd sit outside and watch the birds and squirrels. We'd do little outside chores like fill the bird feeders, put out corn and peanuts for the squirrels, water the plants, and I remember one summer me and him painted his shed. Sometimes he'd do some wood work too and he'd let me help a little bit. He sent me home with all kinds of carved animals. He'd also usually have dinner ready for when Grandma would get home. After we ate dinner that's when we'd be in for the night and we'd watch TV. At 6:30 me and Grandma would watch Wheel of Fortune and Grandpa would usually sleep cuz he wasn't really into gameshows. Then we'd try to find a good movie or something. Sometimes we'd find something good, but most of the time we'd pop in a Murder She Wrote tape that Grandpa had recorded. Then we'd all go to bed at about 10 and start over the next morning. I sure will miss visiting him every summer, it just won't be the same. I really couldn't have asked for a better Grandpa."
"MANY GREAT MEMORIES!!!!!SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE CUBB."
"We are so sorry to learn of Marion's passing. He was my cousin. We send our deepest sympathy. We did not know he was ill. We had tried to send a Christmas card but your address changed and we couldn't reach you. God Bless you and your family. Janet & Clark Ogden Janet"
"GOD BLESS MARION and CONDOLENCES TO TH FAMILY-MARION was always a fun person to be around"
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"Marion was a true friend who always wished you good. I remember him from our days in school, and the times we played basketball. I will miss being able to call and talk with him."
"I am so sorry Ardy. I didn't know when we talked a couple weeks ago he was this sick. He will be missed by all that knew him."
"Our condolences to Ardy and the rest of the family. You were kind and generous to our family, beyond measure. I know Mom will really miss the morning coffee stops. God Bless, Becky & Merlin "Jay""
"Our condolences Ardy. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Dan & Jan"
"I remember when Marion lived down the street from my mom and dad in Cedar Rapids. His house was were we would cut through to go to school every day. Harding Junior High. Mom said that when they heard from him at Christmas his health was not good. We are so sorry to hear of his passing and hold many fond memories of him and the old neighborhood. God Blessings to all of you Bob and Ilene Schaldecker and Annette "
"Ardyth, I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Marion's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo"
"Memories: Going to KC to visit Mike & Cheryl and hiding Easter Eggs in the hotel room (and leaving them there!) Fishing with Marion (and the fish were NEVER biting - Marion said that every time he talked about fishing); learning how to re-load shotgun shells; camping; going to motor cycle races; playing cards at Pat & Henry's every saturday night and listening to Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves. Can't hear a Patsy Cline or Jim Reeves song without thinking about mom and Marion. Fond memories, thank you Marion and God bless you. Lou Ann"