Alfred Edward Marshall

Alfred Edward Marshall IV, age 82, of La Grande, died September 15, 2009 at a local care facility. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Cemetery on Monday, September 21, 2009. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Alfred was born on December 3, 1926, the son of Alfred Edward Marshall III and Pearl Melissa Bell Marshall in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When he was four years old the family moved to Oregon and he attended school in Island City. When he was of age he joined the United States Navy and served during World War II and was later called back up during the Korean War. On December 30, 1946 he married Jean Courtney in La Grande. After his discharge from the service he worked for Boise Cascade until his retirement in 1989.

Alfred enjoyed anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and gold mining. He loved archery hunting and was one of the first archers in Union County. He also enjoyed inventing things to solve problems that came up.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Marshall of La Grande; children and their spouses, Alfred and Eileen Marshall V of Marshalltown, Iowa, Delores an Gary Fincher of La Grande and Melissa and Steve Burright of La Grande; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Dale R. Marshall in 1990, younger brothers, Charles and James Marshall and grandchildren, Jeannie Lynn and Theresa Sue Fincher.

Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to any Veteran's Organization.

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