Jeffrey Clarke Marshall, or “J” as known by his friends, passed away on September 16, 2018 at the age of 63. He had a short battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Couer d’ Alene, Idaho.
Jeff was born January 14, 1955 to Adam and Joanne Marshall in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was the first of four boys. Jeff was raised in Great Falls, Montana where he attended C.M. Russell High School. He was Senior Class President, played varsity football for the Rustlers, and was on the speech team, among other activities in high school.
He attended the University of Montana and University of North Dakota, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He then moved back to Missoula where he worked as an insurance adjustor. He later decided to pursue further education receiving his Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University, and then a Doctorate in Education from East Carolina University.
Jeff worked in administration positions in support of student life and growth for several universities (mostly East Carolina University and Morehead State University) for most of his career. He was committed to the growth and development of university students as educated and committed citizens who give to their communities. He led students in helping with tornado clean up across Kentucky and accompanied nursing students to Haiti after the earthquake. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and served on various councils and boards.
He recently retired from his position as Director of Student Engagement at Morehead State University in Kentucky and moved to northern Idaho to be closer to his brothers.
Jeff had a kind heart, thoughtful mind, and was a devoted lifelong friend. He touched the lives of many friends, students, and members of his church.
As he traveled across the states on his move to Idaho, he stopped to visit many of his lifelong friends along the way. He always enjoyed solving the world’s problems with his friends over a good cigar and a crafted beer or some Kentucky bourbon. He will be missed at many a dinner table where there was always a place for him.
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