In loving memory of
Donald R. Marshall
February 11, 1958 - March 17, 2014
Donald Marshall, 56, died Monday March 17th, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Don was born on February 11, 1958 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Robert E. and Betty Lou (Svensen) Marshall. The family lived in several towns around the Midwest, including Humboldt, Iowa where Don graduated high school in 1976. Following high school, Don attained an AA degree from DMACC and continued his education in later years at the U of I, AIB, DMACC and GrandView. Don spent his adult years living in Des Moines and was most recently employed as a Supported Life Tech with Mainstream of Des Moines. Don was involved with many organizations and groups in Polk County that support people with primarily mental health disabilities.
Don is survived by sisters Pam (Steve) Heisdorffer Harper, Iowa Pattie (Mike) Kurtz South English, Iowa and brother Mike (Lara)and Jillian Marshall, Noah Morgan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Cassandra, Joshua and Faith Morgan. Don was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
DONALD ROBERT MARSHALL MEMORIAL
CELEBRATION
2-11-19583-17-2014
DONT BE SAD
DONT BE BLUE
DONS HERE WITH ME
AND HES HERE WITH YOU
HE WASNT ONE TO ENJOY A BIG FUSS
BUT HE WANTED A SHINDIG
FOR ALL OF US
SO COME JOIN THE GATHERING
WHERE WE HOPE WE CAN SHARE
LOTS OF TALK AND GOOD MEMORIES
OF THE GOOD MAN FOR WHOM
WE ALL DID SO DEEPLY CARE
APRIL 26TH, 2014
2 4 pm
COZY CAF, JOHNSTON IOWA
8385 Birchwood Court
north off I-80 86th St /Camp Dodge Exit, first street east
There will be a basket to collect any written memories or pictures you would like to share with Dons family and friends.
There will also be light refreshments (coffee for sure) and maybe a game or two.
RSVPs or Questions to Pam at 641-635-2012