He was born Marvin Lee Prutzman to Lenore Sanderson and Thomas Prutzman on January 29th 1951 in San Diego, CA. Marvin was adopted by his stepfather Garn Carter, on February 28th, 1962 in Provo, UT, where he was raised and worked on the family farm with his siblings: Wayne, Judy, Rod, and Alan. In 1982, Marv and his first wife Heidi Blenheim welcomed daughter Lynsey Carter. His family grew with second wife, Michelle Bourbonnais, and sons Matthew Wolfe and Michael Young. Shortly there after, Marv was blessed with two honorary daughters, Kim Gurule and Maria Quartarone.

Over the 40 years he worked as an Engineer, Marv contributed to the pioneering era of modern Semi-Conductors. He worked for Micron before moving to Intel, where he devoted himself to a demanding career that enabled him to see much of the world. Away from work, Marv was passionate about music and experiencing what the world had to offer. He often recounted his time as the bass guitarist in his band, Mind’s Slender Thread, and his many cross-country adventures on his Harley. Marv aimed to live up to Malcolm Forbes’ quote, “He who dies with the most toys wins!” having collected many “toys” of his own. Marv settled during retirement in Page, AZ, the town closest to his favorite place – Lake Powell. He spent his final days close to his children and grandchildren in Boise, ID.

Marv is survived by his daughter Lynsey and husband Billy Davis, son Matthew and husband Billy Wolfe, and son Michael Young. His grandchildren Kaid, Evan, Tyler, Claire, and Seinna. His siblings Wayne and wife Robin, Rod, and Alan Carter. Also, his extended family members Tom and Sue Larson, Kim and Jake Gurule, and Maria Quartarone (and husband), and his tri-pod rescue kitten iLean. Marv was preceded in death by his parents Garn and Lenore Carter, sister Judy Carter, dearest friends Tu Tran and Suzie Benjamin, and faithful pets Kirby, Mr. Bill, and Nibbles.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cloverdale Memorial Park, where he will be interred. Cloverdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and a tribute/acknowledgment wall has been created on the www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com site.