Gilbert Marshall

Gilbert Wayne Marshall, 85, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Saturday, September 19th at Carson-Speaks Midtown Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A funeral service will be held immediately after at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO.
Gilbert was born February 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN. He was the oldest of five children born to Alta Marie (Kinnear) and Ralph Delmont Marshall. He graduated from Rogersville High School and shortly thereafter met his beloved wife, Loretta Sue (Easterly). They made their home in the Rockford/Loves Park IL area where they lived for 30 years. Together they raised three children. Gilbert began his career as a machinist before starting with Twin Disc in Rockford as a tool and die maker, eventually becoming a tool design engineer. He played an active role in local politics in Loves Park, serving 2 terms as a city councilman. After leaving Twin Disc, Gilbert and Loretta moved to Independence in 1981. They jointly owned Rainbow Natural Foods and owned and managed Liberty Corner, while Gilbert worked for Bendix as a tool design engineer until his retirement in 1993. A lifelong member of the RLDS church, he was most recently attending First Branch of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence. He served in many leadership and service capacities as a respected member of the priesthood including pastor of the Rockford Branch in Illinois and of the Ridgewood Congregation in Independence. Gilbert was a hardworking, principled, upright person who enjoyed helping others. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves behind daughters, Pat Walsh and husband Rod, and Pam Benson, all of Independence, MO; son, Wayne Marshall and wife LaVon, of Des Moines, IA; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Joshua Walsh, Jill Perry, Jennifer and Janelle Cross, Jeff Benson, Miranda Riley, and Marissa Pinkowski; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Everett Marshall and wife Shirley, of Rogersville, MO, and Hubert Marshall and wife Judy, of St. Peters, MO; and sisters, Mary Smeaton and husband Jim, of Nixa, MO, and Connie Noble and husband David, of Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Loretta Sue (Easterly), and his parents. The family encourages contributions to the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 700 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050 in his memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)