Marvin was my uncle and ONE OF A KIND! I was blessed enough to see him every Christmas Day for the past 53 years. Walking in with a smile, always asking "Hey Shara, How are you doing?" Thirty-eight years ago, he walked in on Christmas Day with the most precious, God-given gift for all of us....Donna. Marvin met his match and together they were beginning the sweetest love story that will never end. Together, their laughter was contagious, and their presence was one everyone desired. The party didn't start until Marvin and Donna arrived! Marvin's impact was just not on me, but everyone he met. My Dad (Cliff Shafer) and Marvin quickly became the best of friends in 1968. Marvin would come over for Monday night football weekly when I was little. All I could hear is laughing all night long. I loved watching the relationship between Marvin, Nancy, Mom (Susan), and Frankie. Sibling love is God's gift. Donna is now part of that gift. Our five children grew up with their great-uncle Marvin and loved him very much. As our boys grew older they began getting tips on football, betting, and bookies. Haha He showed us that life is about laughter, especially at yourself, loving deeply, loving well, taking risks, being intentional, living life to it's fullest, having fun, telling stories, do not waste any days, travel, have dinner with friends, meet new people, most of all.....it's not about the things in life, it's about beautiful relationships you create while down here on earth that matter and that's what people remember. Marvin is an Unforgettable soul who made an everlasting impact on this world. Praying for God's comfort over Donna, Erik, Brock, Nancy, Susan, Frankie, and all that new and loved Marvin. In the words of Jesus "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying." John 11 :25
Sending all of our love and prayers to you Donna. Love you so much.