02/06/2026
Marvin Balters
Jan. 5, 2022-Jan. 10, 2026
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." – Anatole France
Marvin came into our lives on March 2022 after being born on Jan 5.
He just turned 4…far too young to pass.
He stole our hearts in so many ways. He was a playful dog, kind of ornery sometimes. He was loving but it was on his terms. He always seemed to sit just out of reach and you’d have to reach out to pet him and pull him in to love him…but he’d let you.
The joy of having a dog is something that you can’t describe to people who don’t know/love dogs.
They are faithful and true. They know when you are joyful and when you are sorrowful and they respond in kind. They never judge you for your failings or shortcomings. They lift you up from the deepest wells.
Marvin Henry will be forever in our hearts. We decided to bury him at Forest Lawn’s Forever Friends Pet Cemetery because he was too beautiful to cremate. Each of us had a unique relationship with Marvin because dogs are as unique as we are. For me, I am going to miss coming home and getting down on the floor for some playtime or cuddle time. I am going to miss his warm, soft fur. I am going to miss his knowing looks. But most of all I’m going to miss his unconditional love and friendship.
"My fashion philosophy is, if you're not covered in dog hair, your life is empty." – Elayne Boosler, American comedian
You'll Meet Me in the Light
I know that you can't see me,
but trust me I'm right here.
Although I'm up in heaven,
my love for you stays near.
So often I see you crying,
many times you call my name.
I want so much to lick your face
and ease some of your pain.
I wish that I could make you see
that Heaven indeed is real.
If you could see me run and play
how much better you would feel.
But our loving God has promised me
that when the time is right,
you'll step out of the darkness and
meet me in the light.
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Obituary: "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." – Anatole France Marvin came into our lives on March 2022 after being born on Jan 5. He just turned 4…far too young to pass. He stole our hearts in so many ways. He was a playful dog, kind of ornery sometimes. He...
