Maynard M. Garfield, a wondrous salesman. During my 1968 - 1969 years at Northwestern University, I was a student of Maynard's in his Salesmanship classes. The text book was 8 1/2 x 14 paper of various colors and used rings to keep them together. It was a salesmanship workbook, intended to written in. I kept mine for many, many years after leaving Northwestern. His teachings about the process of selling are the only ones that have ever made any sense. What I learned in his classes have been recalled and used over and over in life. His classes weren't presentations of sales theory, they were practical and practiced. In 2010, he published those pages we held as workbooks into "Persuasive Communication". The content is taken directly from his workbook. IF Maynard's ideas about persuasive communication had as much impact on others as they had on me in my life, he left a legacy of communication learning in helping many, many people. Maynard left this world a better place.

Martin

Two nights ago Mr. Garfield (that's how I know him), was vividly in my dream.   So much so that I had to check on him - which brought me here.  The strange thing about the dream was that it wasn't about Loni.  It was just him and I talking with Mrs. Garfield and Loni there on the side of a table.  It was strange that he was the only one talking to me.   For the most part Mr. Garfield didn't talk much to me.  Mrs. Garfield was the one that went out of her way to sit down and talk to me.   I doubt I would have had a lot to say to me at that point either.  Loni was my high school girlfriend.  Over a period of 2 1/2 years I was at the Garfield home many times.  I will say this about Mr. Garfield . . .  he treated me fine for someone who was dating his youngest daughter.  I never saw him raise his voice or show anger.  I saw a man devoted to his wife.  I remember how he and Mrs. Garfield took walks around their home in matching sweaters.   I could see how his wife, his parents, and Janice and Loni were important to him.  I saw a man that worked hard.  Many times he would be working in his basement office late on a Friday or Saturday night.  I knew he was an intelligent, decent and hard working man.  He was no pushover.   He had a strong sense of himself.   I remember him with the salt water fish tank, the bow and arrow, taking the four of us for ice cream.  But most of all I remember him setting the tone in his home.  Youth is sometimes wasted on the young, as it was on me at the time.  It's a regret that I didn't try to get to know him better and find out how he was achieving everything he was accomplishing.  At this stage in life I find that few men that did it all as Mr. Garfield did - have a loving solid relationship with his wife, a solid family relationship with his children and his parents, and a successful career.   I'm fortunate that I met a man like this early in life.  I have felt his influence throughout.  

Garf and I conspired to install a voice activated cellular phone modules in both his and Renee's cars around 1989.  Quite the rare and hi-tech setup at the time. I visited them @ their Naples, Florida home on occasion.  I use what he shared with me to this day. His impact on others cannot be described. Especially my daughter Tayler.

I am blessed to have worked with him. 
Paul D.

Veronza Bowers sends his Condolences once again.

We remember Garf as one of the early friends we made 20 years ago when we first moved to Naples. It was my company, Crown Security, that Garf, as head of the Winstar community security committee, hired. I remember the evening my wife and I enjoyed having dinner with him and Renee. I remember  playing a few rounds of golf with him, and most of all, I remember the wonderful and warm relationship that  bonded us during his time at Winstar. He was a good man and friend. I will include him in my thoughts and prayers. 


Oh my goodness, this is a sad day for everyone who knew Garf.  His energy and passion for helping people to improve themselves (in so many ways) were extraordinary.  There will never be another like Garf.

Way back in 1991, Garf decided that he wanted to help me.  At the time, I didn't understand that he has the same desire to help all of my friends at ERM, and gave them just as much time as he did me.  I have been extremely fortunate in my life in so many ways, but meeting Garf back then was the best thing that could have happened for me.  Thank you Garf, and Godspeed.

More than a teacher - Garf made a huge impact on my life and I am forever grateful for having known him. And my little red wagon is very full.

Garf left a deep legacy to more people in the world than anyone could ever imagine, He touched thousands of lives with his teaching, his sage advice, and his never-ending and perfectly timed humor. We'll miss the man but Garf and his amazing lessons will live forever.

A Garfism he gave to me at no charge.
How much can you afford to lose to break even.
I still owe you ice cream ( 3 toppings max) and a hot dog.

Please accept my condolences. Please know that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. He actually provides something better to look forward to. Jeremiah 29:11 specifically tells us God wants to give us a peaceful "future and hope." He promises in the near future all the pain and sorrow you are experiencing about your loss will be gone and we will be able to enjoy perfect life with all our loved ones. 

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

So very sorry for your loss .  May cherished memories comfort you in your time of grief .   Psalms 147 : 3  

Your dad and mom made me feel like family when mine was exploding; l treasure those memories. Thank you Maynard, your memory is a blessing.
Renee, I'm sorry for your loss but I'm so happy for the life you two had together.

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Maynard M. "Garf" Garfield

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