The CFA was notified of the passing of a former active member from Texas this summer.  Many long-time members will remember the energy of Marvin Bolten.

Barry Herbert of Herbert Construction Co. writes, “When I first joined the CFA in 1991, Marv was active and if I remember correctly, he was on the board the first year I was. Gary Bromley (ABI Corp.) arranged for us to have a booth at several NAHB annual shows and Marv worked one or more of them when I did.  That would have been in the early eighties.  I remember him as being very likable and outgoing.”

Marvin’s Obituary as published in the Star-Telegram on August 16, 2013 reads:

Marvin Earl Bolten passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Marvin was born in St. Joseph, Mo., to Marvel and Earl Bolten. He was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by his mother and father. He passed away in Sturgis, S.D., where he loved to travel every year with his brothers and friends. Marvin was a journeyman carpenter with Carpenters Union Local 1822. Marvin went on to start Metro Basements and Waterproofing and was a pioneer in the building of underground homes and basements in Texas. Mr. Bolten also served his country as a US Marine and Navy Seabee. Marvin was loved by his family and many friends, who will miss him dearly. He possessed a passion for traveling the world never meeting a stranger. Marvin was always planning his next adventure in life. Survivors: His wife, Vicki Bolten; daughter, Jenna Renee Hill of Rhome; son, Jeff Conley of Houston; grandchildren, Harlin “Trey” Hill III and Laurel Hill; brothers, James Bolten of Cleburne, John Bolten of Burleson and Michael Bolten of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister, Marvel Michler of Crowley; and many nieces and nephews who loved Marvin very much.