Richard Leslie Marshall

Richard Leslie Marshall passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He will be missed by all who loved him.

At his request no service will be held.

Richard was born in Tacoma, Wash., on Sept. 9, 1937, to George and Kathryn Marshall. As a young child his family moved to Spokane, he attended West Valley High School and graduated in 1956.

Directly after high school he entered the U.S. Navy and served for two years. Rich graduated from University of Washington in 1962 with a bachelor's degree in business.

While working in the banking business in San Francisco, Calif., he attended night school at Golden Gate University to obtain his law degree. He practiced law in California and Idaho for 28 years. Rich was not an attorney that the "lawyer's" jokes referred to, he valued and respected his clients and never made financial gain from their pain and problems.

Rich loved the Pacific Northwest and Spirit Lake, Idaho, in particular. Before moving to Spirit Lake in 1990 he visited every summer with his family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, watching the wildlife and golfing. When Rich wanted to take up a sport or interest he worked hard at it until he could be the best that he could be.

Animals were some of his best friends; he would be sitting around a lot with a dog and cat on his lap on any given day. All were happy!

Upon moving to Idaho, Rich worked as the prosecuting attorney for Spirit Lake for four years and also had a private practice in Coeur d'Alene. He retired in 2000 due to illness.

Rich had a wonderful sense of humor and he liked to tease. Sometimes it was hard for people until they got to know him and then when they did they loved to banter with him.

Richard is survived by his wife of 20 years, Leslie Marshall of Sandpoint; a son, Leslie Garret Marshall; stepsons, Greg and Geoff; grandchildren, Jake and Tyler Marshall, Tylor, Zak and Kenzie Blank. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Kathryn Marshall.

The last year and a half of Rich's life was spent in Valley Vista Care Center, where he met many new friends and caregivers. He received wonderful care and attention and our thanks to those at Valley Vista who knew him and took such good care of him. They made us a part of their family and gave all they had from their hearts.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Richard's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.