Marv led a lifetime of service. In addition to volunteering to join the Marine Corps and serving as a Deputy Sheriff, Marv also served the City of Fairview for 12 years as a Planning Commissioner, City Councilor, and Mayor from 1982-1986. Marv served on numerous boards and commissions during his lifetime, including most recently as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Troutdale.

Upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office he founded and ran Gorge Winds Aviation for 35 years. Starting with just one airplane and one flight instructor, Gorge Winds grew to include eight aircraft and 20 instructors, providing several services such as flight instruction, aircraft ratings and certificates, FAA testing, FBO fuel and aircraft rental.

Marv had over 10,000 flight hours, a significant achievement for a senior pilot. He also held a commercial airplane pilot license and FAA recognized gold seal flight instructor license. Over Marv’s aviation career he touched the lives of thousands of pilots, both civilian and military, around the world. He was extremely proud of establishing a VA-approved flight training program for military veterans at Gorge Winds Aviation.