His wife Viola, and their only surviving child, Marjorie (Marshall) Kinch and her husband, Michael, were at his side.
Fred was born in the Creston, Washington to John George and Isabella (Taylor) Marshall. He was raised in the scab-rock country of northeastern Washington during the Great Depression. After finishing high school he moved to Seattle where he met Viola. They married in Seattle on Thanksgiving Day, 1942, and recently celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Fred and Vi moved to a cabin in Ernie's Grove on the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River in 1944. Over the years Fred modified and added onto the cabin to create a home where he lived with Vi for the rest of their married lives. Fred was a hard worker, a quick learner, and determined man. He held many jobs, one decommissioning ships after WWII, another being foreman for Quitsland Coach and Body Corp. in North Bend. His favorite job was with the U.S. Forest Service, first as a fire manager, then as a log-check scaler and last as Special Agent for prevention of timber theft for the Snoqualmie-Mt. Baker National Forests. He retired in 1984, after 21 years of service.
He was a devoted member of Mt Si Lutheran Church. He was active on church council, treasurer for 33 years, taught classes and on occasion would give sermons during the Pastor's absence.
Fred was preceded in death by his two sons, Frederick "Ricky" and John Marshall; his brother, Ray Marshall, and two of his sons, David and Randy. He is survived by his wife, Vi Marshall; his daughter, Marjorie Kinch and her husband Michael, of Corvallis, Ore.; his daughter-in-law, Julia Marshall of Edmonds. Fred has four grandchildren: Ginger Henry of Vancouver, Wash.; Lucinda Kinch of Buellton, Calif.; and Scott and Kate Marshall of Edmonds. He also leaves behind three great-grandsons, Zen and Owen Lyon, and Patrick Henry.
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