Messages for Marv

"A man's success is measured by what his wife and children say about him. Money and accomplishments mean nothing if you let your home fail". Marv was a very successful man....we miss him.

My story is a recent one – on 10/10/2018 I was able to speak to Marv (Trey St John had alerted me to his current health) so I gave him a call. We spoke three times that day, Marv said we better stop talking because he was killing my phone battery, I told him I’m plugged in we can go all day, once for 28 min, then again for 14 min and once more for 35 min and in that time we shared stories, our outlook on worldly events and politics, his love for his family – how he hated that Betty and the rest of the family were having to deal with his health – how he was able to come to trust people from all over the world and be trusted with handshake deals – his love for Texas and with that being consider a Texan by the people there. How, regardless of political or religious beliefs MUSIC was that one thing that can bring people together – although we both also agreed that many of the famous have turned their events into a political agenda – Marv is responsible for many like me who have had his support to allow us to be the best we could be, for me it was success in the Pro Ski division – or like others on a simple goped (Marv made performance parts for them and Brooks continues to make them), yes they race these things too. In fact one day Marv and I were exploring the streets above Lake Havasu City Arizona while we were in town for a Jet Ski World Finals event and we see this kid coming down the road on a no-ped (basically a push scooter) he was hitting a small bump becoming airborne, his goal was to land the scooter and himself atop a residential electrical box that stood some 4’ or so above the ground . As we watched this kid who after about 5 tries landed his move, Marv looks at me and says I know this boy, he rode for me at the Go-ped World Finals, we flagged him down and Marv said hey you doing anything in a couple of weeks, do you want to ride for me again in Vegas, and with a hand shake he agreed…

I only knew him in Jr. High at Whittier in Sioux Falls. I had a crush on him I think because of his softness that he illuminated. He was soft spoken and super nice. Prayers to all his relatives and friends. RIP Marv.

Met Marv in the 7th grade and became close friends working on cars together and not always knowing what we were doing but had fun. It was always great seeing him whenever I got to AZ. What a great guy and we lost a good one for sure. God bless his family.

Dear Marv, Thanks for being our nice friend and customer for about two decades. Love to have several truly memorable travels in Taipei with you and your dear families. Hope you are rest in peace right now in heaven.

It was a pleasure to have met and known such a smart, kind and great person like you buddy..... life is a beautiful gift. I am glad my life and your crossed paths... may the lord have you in his kingdom.

I will always remember his gentle smile and the way his eyes would twinkle when he was telling a story or talking about one of his inventions. He was so willing to laugh and see the beauty in people and things. We are better for having known him and to have Betty in our lives. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Over 22 years ago we met and reconnected again over the last few years. You inspired me with your knowledge and I won more titles with your engines on water than any other...…… you taught me it was not all about crazy top speed but getting to the first turn before every other rider. Life is not about the final destination but the journey, it was a pleasure knowing you and learning so much from you and the world is a poorer place without you. I will never forget you Marv.