Herbert Marvin Bounds, 93, went peacefully home to his Savior on October 17, 2025 in Hamilton, MT. Born March 1, 1932 in Altadena, California to William Marvin Bounds and Dorcas Adelia (Leggett) Bounds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his beloved wife of 71 years, Esther Louise, and his three siblings: AnneBeth Watson, Wesley Bounds, and Ruth Rickert. He is survived by their two adult-children, Carlene, married to Dr. Bill Rupp, and a son, Bobby, married to Tammy. There are three grandchildren: Jim Rupp, married to Tiffany; Tanya Smith married to Matt; Todd Bounds married to Robin. They have eight great grandchildren: Natalie, Ethan and Brody Smith; Maddie, Bella and Layton Rupp; Riley and Piper Bounds.
Having graduated from Pasadena Academy (HS) he married Esther Louise Logsdon just weeks before he was shipped off aboard the Naval USS Pasig during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return, Herb became a college athlete playing tennis, baseball and basketball at Pasadena College (later named Point Loma Nazarene Univ.) After graduation he became a high school US history teacher for Temple City HS in CA, as well as coaching in both basketball and baseball at his alma mater Pasadena College (PLNU). He won many trophies and awards as a player and a coach, but his favorite was being chosen for the NAIA District Three Coach of the Year for the 1968-69 basketball season.
Herb semi-retired in 1974 and he and Esther moved to Hamilton, Montana. Herb built a log cabin for their home and he took the job of Groundskeeper at the Hamilton Golf Course for many years, while Esther worked at Robbins Bookstore. Both were members of Mountain View Wesleyan Church where they served in multiple capacities through the years. Herb was a gentle, patient man, who loved woodworking, fly-fishing and eating ice cream. When Herb was asked just prior to his passing, “What do you want to be remembered for?” He replied, “An average guy who did his best to serve Jesus.” And that and so much more is the legacy he leaves.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon’s International, one of Herb’s favorite charities because the Bible had such a significant impact on his own life.