Marion Beaver, 90, passed away on June 21st after a succumbing to congestive heart failure. Marion owned the Parker (Ford) Motor Company, which is the oldest continuing Ford Dealership in AZ. He was the force behind the legendary Parker 9 Hour Enduro, held many boat speed records and series championships and was a charter member of the Southern California Speedboat Club, APBA, and the Parker Boat and Ski Club. He was inducted into the GULF Marine Racing Fall of Fame in 1965, and placed on the APBA Honor Role in 1968.
He was pretty much one of the Founding Fathers of modern-day Parker and has done much for this community. He will be sorely missed.