Ernest Elmer Marshall passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 7th, 2023.
Ernie was born to Elmer and Ruth Marshall on March 31, 1942 in rural Estacada. He moved to Sandy at age 2 where he grew up and attended school. He helped build their family home and worked the farm. Ernie graduated from Sandy Union High School in 1960.
He married his wife, Mary, in 1970 and raised their family on their farm in Sandy. He was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard and had various hard labor jobs throughout his life.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary; his children Kim Gurney, and Kevin (Juli) Marshall; five grandchildren, Jonathan (Jessica) Gurney, Alyssa (Chris) Cannon, Justin, Kyle and Jesse Marshall, four great-grandchildren, Bentlee and Jayce Gurney, Gunnar and Helen Cannon; siblings, Rich Marshall and Loraine Vigil. Preceded in death by his parents.