Marvin Howard Scripter

Marvin and Joyce (who survives him) were married nearly 70 years ago on January 15, 1955 in Charlotte, Michigan, and together they built a family including four daughters, Vickie (Rick) Plummer, Dawn Kenroy, Wendy Phillips (who predeceased him in 2013), and Judy (Jim) Hinkle; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Marvin was born in Mason on June 4, 1934, to Howard Edgar Scripter and Geraldine Mae (Clark) Scripter. He was raised and worked on his grandparents’ farm west of Mason, which he later bought and enjoyed his time there with family. He is survived by two sisters, Yvonne Slee and Faith Jarvis, and one brother, Douglas Scripter.

He was a 1953 graduate of Mason High School and spent over three years in the Army National Guard of the United States and Michigan, being honorably discharged on October 31, 1955. He was a self-taught man who could do anything, but spent most of his career as General Manager of Cooper Chevy-Olds in Eaton Rapids, selling cars even after he retired. He was a member of an antique tractor club, various collector clubs, and the Eaton Rapids Rotary Club. He also spent many years on the Ingham County Sheriff’s Handicap Patrol.

Marvin worked hard, countless hours to support his family, yet lived his life to the fullest every opportunity he got. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, travel, play cards, and ride motorcycle (but only with Joyce behind him), and he gave his daughters every opportunity to do all of those things.

Marvin loved to playfully intimidate his daughter’s friends (especially boyfriends) and would chuckle each time his daughters would share that their friends didn’t think he liked them. Those that were brave enough to return would soon realize it was all a game for him.

It wasn’t until his grandchildren were becoming young adults that he began to verbally express his love to children and grandchildren, though showing his love in so many ways all throughout their childhood. Each and every one of them held a special place in his heart. And, if asked, each grandchild would tell you that they were Grandpa’s favorite.

A memorial service and celebration of Marvin’s life will be held this summer on the family farm where he spent many years celebrating the special moments of his life.