Pat Cooper Marshall

Pat was born to George and Bessie Marshall in Craig County Oklahoma April 4, 1913.

Pat first arrived in Yakima in 1931 and for the better part of two decades travelled between Washington and Oklahoma working in agriculture, farming and as a coal and lead miner before finally settling in the Yakima Valley in 1945. Pat spent many years working in residential construction and was a member of the Yakima Carpenters Union Local 770. Later following his independent spirit he formed his own business installing and refinishing hardwood floors.

Pat was an avid hunter and fisherman and raised four boys doing the same. He also liked to bowl, participating on and sponsoring several local teams.

Pat is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brown of Richland, WA; sister, Grace Fromm who resides with her family in Oklahoma; three sons, Fred Marshall, John Marshall and Pat Marshall all of Yakima; three step sons, Rod Brown, Ron Brown and Lee Brown; several grand and great grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by his wife Esther Marshall and son Clarence Marshall.

Pat enjoyed many happy years with Dorothy and her family who showed both love and devotion for Pat.

A Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home with burial following at West Hills Memorial Park. To share a memory of Pat, visit www.keithandkeith.com.