Marvin Lawrence Ameline

Marvin Lawrence Ameline, 66, passed in the early hours of January 19, 2023. Visitation will be on Friday, January 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m., both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, followed by a traditional “feed” at the Eagles Lodge (1501 9th Street South).

Marvin was born on November 29, 1956, to Donald and Eunice Ameline. He is a member of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe. He attended Great Falls public schools, graduating from C.M. Russell High School, where he played on state champion football teams, which earned him a football scholarship to Haskell Indian University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Marvin returned to Great Falls where he became a well-known employee at popular night clubs including the Gold Rush and Beacon Bar. He was admired for his love for his children and his dogs. He had a big heart and a great laugh.

Marvin is survived by his son, Nick Maronick; granddaughter, Savannah; grandson, Mason; brothers, Greg Silversmith, Ron (Jody) Ameline, and Scotty (Rhonda) Ameline; sister, Lisa (Larry) Hill; nephew, Ronnie (Alyssa) Ameline; numerous cousins, including his housemate, Alice Bradford; many nieces (especially Eunice Silversmith, whom he was raising) and nephews; and special friend, Gloria Komeotis.

He was preceded in death by his son, Samuel Louie Ameline; daughter, Savannah Ameline; his father and mother; his brother, John Silversmith; and sister, Charlotte Silversmith.