“He said look this person here is the Clerk of Court, these two blokes are JPs and I am the town lawyer do you think you will get a conviction here in this town.

“The Lions club of Wagin approached the local shire to rename the street that ran past his office in memory of him, in recognition of Peter this wasn't possible but it is tremendous to see that the new subdivision in town has named one of the streets Marks Court.

“The play on words there is very appropriate, we very much appreciate the Shire doing that,” Mr Edwards said in conclusion.

Yvonne Edward spoke of Peter Marks’ generosity and what he did for the people of the community.

“Just on a personal note, he was available.

“Uncle Bill died on Christmas Day 2001 in the afternoon we rang Peter that night and because it was a farm settlement that had to happen on the first of March that was going to be awkward.

“Peter went to work the next day and typed letters he said he opened his computer and it said do you want to type a letter, he said yes and he typed heaps that day, that’s overwhelming,” Mrs Edwards said.

Mr Edwards agreed he was a very remarkable man and opened the floor to others who wanted to say a few words.

Geoff Abbott spoke about Peter Marks’ jovial manner and story telling, he really made the Lions meetings interesting and enjoyable.

“When visiting other clubs some of the other presidents of clubs would shudder a bit when Peter got up to tell them a yarn, because they weren't too sure just how far they were going and as Malcolm said Peter enjoyed coming to the country because he felt that country people were real people.

“He enjoyed the company of country people,” Mr Abbott said.

“He was a wonderful story teller, but sometimes the butt of his jokes was his wife, who always took it in good humour.

“We will sadly miss his involvement in Lions projects around the district.”

Austin Piesse spoke about how the Wagin Aero Club did not receive a bill from Peter Marks on the occasions that they had consulted him over the years.

Marilyn McConnell spoke about when she came to town, how Peter was one of the first people to welcome her to town and invite her out to lunch.

“Peter started off as a colleague and then became a friend, I got to meet his family he was always so generous and so kind, it was always so wonderful to have him in our court and I miss him desperately,” Ms McConnell said.

Gary Flint spoke about his fear for the club after the loss of Peter.

“I think to the credit of current members of the club we have continued on and I would like to congratulate all in doing so.”

Diane Davidson worked for Peter Marks for many years and she spoke about her involvement with Peter.

“I used to look forward to Friday's, a major part of the day was lunch at Moran's, Peter was a very generous man like Marilyn said,” Mrs Davidson said.

“Many a time with my current project of Warratah Lodge I wish he was here, because he was going to come on the committee, so I will talk to him one day about that.

Wendy Abbott remembered his 50th birthday party at Moran's he said that it was nice because no one in Perth had done anything to celebrate the occasion.

Rhonda Carbone remembered a sleep over they had at Quindanning.

“It was a wonderful night we had a lovely meal and a few drinks and because we were staying we probably had an extra drink and we stayed in this most magnificent old world lounge, Pete sat there and we talked and told jokes and we chatted.

“He said I can tell you a joke about any subject you want to bring up, we fired a few at him and sure enough he did and then he went to sleep.

“Coral was sitting there and she would whisper in his ear and say something like roses and he would wake up and tell a joke about roses, then his eyes would close again she probably did it half a dozen times, it was a fantastic night and I remember it as something very special.

Don Davies spoke about a combined meeting at Williams one night, with several high profile guests.

“Peter was telling this joke and got to the punchline just as a waitress walked past with a tray of dishes and promptly lost the plates knives and forks.

“In the early days when we were a lot younger and a lot more active we would go to the Palace and then go to the other hotel to make sure it was closed on time and properly.

“Then we would wonder what we were going to do and Peter would say 'we're going to play cards at Davies place, so I would ring Coral and tell her we were coming up, well sometimes I rang,” Mr Davies said.

“There was always half a dozen or eight of us and Peter would never have any money so he would open his early secretaries pay packet, he never went away without spending the pay packet and then have to go back to the bank and redraw it the next day, to pay her.

“We had a project where we wanted to raise some money and there was a tree next to the where the Telecentre is today, it was the Bank of New South Wales then, that needed to be removed.

“We had ropes on the tree so when it fell it would not do any damage, Vern Elder who used to be the Chemist in town and Jim Wallis who was up the tree with a chainsaw.

“The first limb fell straight on the fence, the second limb fell bang on the shed, took the corner of the shed off, up we went again.

“The third limb fell bang onto the trailer I think we got paid for the three limbs we brought down,” Mr Davies concluded.

Charlie Marks spoke about his father and the actions of the Wagin Lions Club.

“It is sometimes difficult for us to believe that it has been nearly three years since Dad was suddenly taken from us, and we as a family were united as the shock and grief took hold and we came to terms with the loss.

“Dad had an extraordinary effect on those around him, his good spirit and infectious laughter were his hallmark as was his willingness to give a hand or perhaps some good advise sometimes at great personal cost.

“This was Dad's wider legacy, I can't forget nor can those of us here that knew him much more personally as loving husband and father, the wonderful memories my father left with us.

“I especially remember the happiness and joy he gave to my children James and Laura his grandchildren.

“I have many wonderful memories of coming to Wagin the early wake up on a Friday morning, the long drive for a young child and then arriving at the office in Tudhoe Street.

“I would often explore the streets and parks while Dad was working I would always rush back when the siren rang for lunch and we would go to Morans for a Club Lemon and bowl of soup and a lovely meal.

“I also remember the great affection Dad held for this town it was never far from his mind and he would be quite often be talking to someone about some achievement for the Lions Club.

“It was also not unusual for him to be parading around St Georges Terrace with a copy of the Wagin Argus.

“It is said that those who have departed live on in those who they helped shape in life but for some exceptional people there is need for something more permanent and more public recognition.

“On behalf of the family I would like to thank all those involved in the creation of this special memorial, I know Dad would have loved it, thank you,” Mr Marks concluded.