Mervin Keith Garfield, Sr., 52, of Wolf Point, MT, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT on June 13, 2021 after a sudden illness.
Mervin was born on December 28, 1968. After having five children, Daniel and Barbara Garfield of Wolf Point, MT hand-picked Mervin to be the baby of their family. Mervin was a beautiful child and was constantly spoiled by everyone. In his younger years, Mervin enjoyed boxing, riding steers, wrestling, and playing football and baseball. He honed his hunting and fishing skills with his dad, brothers, cousins and friends. After graduating from Wolf Point High School, he attended and graduated from an air and hospitality academy in Washington.
Mervin was a jack of all trades. After graduation, he worked on a fishing boat in Alaska for a short time before returning to Wolf Point to hold various jobs related to farming and ranching, construction, and various labor work until the time of his death.
Mervin, also known as “Big Merv” was a colorful character and lived life to the fullest. He had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. He loved to be the center of attention. Everyone that knew Big Merv has a crazy story to tell about him. He was a seasoned story-teller himself and would captivate his audience with his various run-ins with rattlesnakes, bull snakes, mountain lions, vicious dogs and his local nemesis’s. He was thrilled to learn that he immortalized in a poem and also by a traveling journalist who happened to mention him in an article when he passed through Wolf Point.
Big Merv lived for his family and friends. He never knew the word tired. If you needed something done and he showed up at your house, he would drop everything and lend a hand. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers, many cousins, nephews and friends he loved to share his “monster buck” and “the fish that got away” stories at the local bars.
Big Merv had a special place in his heart for his three older sisters who spoiled him rotten. He called then on every holiday and most Sundays to remind them to go to church and would end the call with, “I just called to tell you I love you, and don’t you ever forget that.” “I love my sisters.” He would often leave animated voicemails if they missed his call.
He is survived by his sisters, Tracie Garfield of Billings, MT, Faith Yanez (Daniel) of Gilbert, AZ, Joy Toavs (Ted) of Wolf Point, MT, and Chrissie Adams of Wolf Point, MT, children, Mervin Garfield, Jr., Jonnie Jackson, Michael Jackson and Ira Follett, Jr, and numerous relatives. Mervin is reunited with his parents, Dan and Barbara Garfield, and brothers Duane and Ronnie Garfield and Dale and Ben Running Bear.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday June 17, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 18, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday June 17, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 18, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Hope Belcher (Blue Earth) says
My heart goes out to the friends and family.
Ronette Natal says
I was saddened to hear you traveled on. You will always be Mighty Mouse to me. I remember all the craziness from back in high school. I miss the crazy voicemails you used to make. I will miss you my dear friend. I wished I could have spent some time with you.
Condolences to his family.
Ronette Natal says
I was saddened to hear you traveled on. You will always be Mighty Mouse💪. I remember all the craziness from high school. I miss the crazy voicemails you used to make & I will miss you my dear friend. I wished I could have spent some time with you.
Condolences to his family.
Kurtt says
We shared a lot of laughs over the years 👍 “Cadillac”
Gerald Jackson says
Condolences to Mervin’s family now he is on his spirit journey
He will be miss
Doug Garfield says
Gonna miss my #1 warrior brotha, thanks for having my back in all the notorious bar brawls back in the day, epic memories! So many good times, so many life lessons, you were one of a kind
Chris Bauer says
My deepest condolences to the Garfield family
Mike&Pearl Stump says
Deepest condolences to family and friends. We worked with merv last couple years at the shoe. He’s is gonna be missed.
He was sometimes a smart a$$ lol but always honest and generous.
Cissy Eagleman says
I’ll miss you Merv. Please give Tito & Ben my love, let them know I miss them daily. I am soooo happy you boys are all together again. We’ll all meet again one day, when God calls me home.
Prayers of comfort & strength to Merv’s family and friends.
Darlyn Grainger says
Sorry to all the Garfield families in the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All
Dale M Buckles says
Rest In Peace my friend. Your back with your family again. Give them all a hug for me.
Kent S Moran says
RIP Cuz
JR DRASZT says
Miss You My Friend
Thanks for all the Good memories
Prayers of Comfort for All Your Family
Dave Beaudry says
CONDOLENCES, SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS OF GODS COMFORT TO THE GARFIELD FAMILY . REST IN PEACE BIG MERV.
Sioux Dawn says
Rest Eazy Crazy Goofy Fun Uncle Merv. U’r wyth Gma & Gpa now. Condolences to aLL Mervs Family & Friendz.