Marcus Steve Jahner Obituary (1971 - 2012)

Marcus Steve Jahner, 40, Mandan, North Dakota, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice and surrounded by family, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 12, 2012, at United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, with Deacon Rex McDowall officiating. A wake begins at 5:00 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2012, also at UTTC, Bismarck. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Marcus was born November 25, 1971, at Fargo, North Dakota, to Hugo and Paulette (Long Chase) Carvallo. At the age of two, he received his Indian name "Waork Wadush" which means Iron Bison, from his grandfather, Edwin Benson. He was raised in Bismarck and attended St. Mary's High School, where he excelled in hockey, football, basketball and track. He attended UTTC, Bismarck. Marcus worked as a laborer for various construction companies around Bismarck. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, watching movies and eating sunflower seeds. Marcus had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing tricks on everyone and loved spending time with his family and children. On December 3, 2008, he married Deb Shipman, who loved and cared for him unconditionally. He is survived by his wife, Deb, Mandan; father, Hugo Carvallo, Brazil; one daughter, Amber Jahner, Dilworth, Minnesota; three sons, Mason and Marcus Jr. and Ryan Tysver, all of Bismarck; two sisters, Valeria "Gypsy" (Jeff) St. Claire and Ashley Jahner, all of Bismarck; one brother, Joseph Jahner, Moorhead, Minnesota; close family friend, Karla Tysver, Bismarck; numerous nieces and nephews; and his cockatiel, Squinty. Marcus was preceded in death by his adoptive father, LeRoy Jahner, mother, Paulette Long Chase; and son, Layton Jahner.