Marvin Mehaffy
September 24, 1963 ~ March 1, 2018
Marvin Mehaffy, 54, of Mount Vernon, died suddenly on March 1, 2018. Gathering of Family and Friends 3:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, followed by a Celebration of Life and Sharing of Memories at 7:30.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Karen; children, Nicole (Jeremy) Nost and Drew Mehaffy (Tiffiney Hultquist); grandchildren, Quincy and Avery, Tiffiney's children, Kambree and David; his parents; seven brothers and sisters; special friends, Brad Stribling and Shane Letem; numerous friends from working construction; many extended family, friends, and neighbors; and dog, Chico.
Marvin Mehaffy was born September 24, 1963, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Ken and Jeanette (Gahn) Mehaffy. He attended United Township High School in East Moline, graduating in 1982. He met Karen Randall while she was bartending at Randall's Tap. They were married November 14, 1987, in Mount Vernon. Marv was an outdoorsy guy, and enjoyed trout fishing, camping'especially at Paradise Valley, cooking chicken and fish over the fire, driving the 4-wheeler with Chico, and kayaking. He loved riding his Harley motorcycle, playing his guitar, and spending time with his children and grandchildren, who he was very proud of. Marv was the best, hands-on grandpa, and a true role model to the kids. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Marvin was preceded in death by father-in-law, Dave Randall; special brother-in-law, Michael Parrish; grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be directed to Marv's family.
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Marvin was the best brother a girl could have and the best uncle to Jennifer Moore, Jeremy , Justin, and Jeanna Parrish. Marv came to live with Mike and I after his head on collision. He worked for Mike and I for room and board and a 40 oz. beer doing house painting, car painting, lawn mowing etc. He helped put new shoes on our kids feet by playing cards and winning money. He taught our children so much like learning to tie those shoes to baseball riding bikes etc. The loss of my husband Mike Parrish February 7, 2017 was devastating for all of us including Marvin. Mike was more of a brother to Marvin instead of brother-in law. He was here with his family for all of us as we were for him at the end of Marvin’s life. He was a man all about happiness and being there for the people he loved most. I will forever remember our last one on one together when he came to visit around Mike’s birthday this last year December 9, 2017 and help me put up my Christmas tree. I think they are probably having a great time in paradise in heaven together now and forever. I’ll see both of you guys when my earth days are done. Ride your Harleys, catch some fish, listen and play your music because now you both are pain free and forever happy. Love you both to the moon and back and have a margarita for me. Love you Marvin! Your stress and earthly are done! ENJOY FINALLY! Your big sis, Linda
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother. I lost 1 of mine in 2006. Think of him daily.
I’m the guy that lives across the street. Didn’t really know Marvin, but we exchanged waves almost everyday. Just the other day we had made eye contact and gave each other the “hi” head nod. The ambulance awoke my wife and I that morning around 4:45 am and we wondered what was a miss. After a few prayers and some contemplating on what could be wrong I finally fell back asleep. Just now I put 2 and 2 together to realize my neighbor has passed. I will surely miss him coming and going in his white Colorado pickup and letting the dog in and out, but most of all his big smile. I’ll miss you, we’ll miss you. Thank you for being a great neighbor.
Mehaffy family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Love you all,
Kathy Gahn Peterson
When Karen showed up Thanksgiving 30+ years ago with a guy in a flannel shirt, i knew he was going to fit. He did. When that shy guy we nicknamed ‘Starvin Marvin’ handed me his fussy daughter, Nicole in her lavender snowsuit a few holidays later, she immediatley fell asleep, he won a spot in my heart. Now he’s watching from above, his babys babies, he’ll be in my heart forever.
Rest in Peace Marv, this time you look down on me it won’t be from a scaffolding.
Karen, Nicole, and Drew,
I still can’t believe Marv is no longer with us. I’m so sorry. What a neat guy. He was always so friendly and had the devilment in his eyes. I know how your hearts are breaking right now, but always think of Marv with a smile, he would want that, Hold his precious memory close to your hearts……
Hugs and love to you all, he will me missed more than you know, Karen, don’t forget what you promised me about stopping out. I’m planning on it.
With my deepest sympathy,
Annamae
Karen, no words can describe how sorry we all were to hear about Marv. You are in my thoughts; I hope that your many memories can bring you comfort and a smile. Love, hugs, and deepest sympathy, Michelle Humphreys