Dwight Marshall
March 30, 2011
Dwight Powell Marshall, 73, of Des Moines passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 after a long courageous battle with renal cancer. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A celebration of life will be Monday, April 4, at 10 a.m., at Park Avenue Christian Church, 3219 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA. Internment will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines following the services.
Dwight was born on March 2, 1938, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Frank and Alberta Marshall. He grew up in West Des Moines and graduated with the Valley Tigers class of ’55. Dwight worked for 45 years as a pressman for the Des Moines Register and Tribune. He was very active at Park Avenue Christian Church as an Elder, working in the sound booth and wherever help was needed. After retirement, Dwight decided to take up golf, and joined an investment club with other Register retirees. He also helped others file their taxes through the AARP. Dwight was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who asked. He loved spending time with his many grandchildren, by attending sporting events, babysitting, going to the science center, or just enjoying one-on-one time with them.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John Marshall. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Grace Marshall; children Mike (Shannon Holz) of West Des Moines, IA, Gary (Kendra) of Waukee, IA, Joe (Lisa) of Granger, IA, Jon McCart (Shannon) of St Augustine, FL, Kelli Talcott (Mike) of Gardner, KS; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Park Avenue Christian Church in loving memory of Dwight.
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Cindy Stanley
04/06/2011
Joe, I am so sorry that somehow we missed seeing that your Dad had passed away. Just found out today when Greg came in to pick up a motor. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cindy, Sam & Tom
William Rinn
04/05/2011
Joe and Lisa,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. From the little Joe talked about his Dad he seemed like quite a man and I am certain he will be missed.
Will and Natalie Rinn
Jim and Charlotte Seeds
04/04/2011
Mary, we were so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Roiland
04/04/2011
I am saddened by the news of loosing such a wonderful person. His kindness and generosity was two of the things I loved so much about him. I met him years ago while sqare dancing, we both belonged to the same club. We always had a wonderful time and especially loved the road trips we would take to the National Square Dance Conventions we had attended. Dwight's presence in this would will be sorely missed I'm sure by all his relatives and friends! May God bless and keep Dwight and everyone who he has touched their life. Love and Friends Forever,
Becky