Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Marshall, Wilmer L. (Bill)  November 25, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Marshall, Wilmer L. (Bill)     
1911 - 2005 
 
Wilmer L. Marshall (Bill) 
Services: Wed., Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. 

Our Dad began his life in the era of horse and buggy and completed it on 
November 25, 2005, in the era of space travel. He was born to William 
Alexander Marshall and Rosetta Myrtle Davis Marshall in Bethany, Illinois on 
January 25, 1911. He was one of 22 graduates from Bethany High School in 1929, 
and endured the loss of the family farm during the Depression. He began his 
career as a lineman for REA (Rural Electric Association) and left to serve his 
country in the United States in WWII. Dad was a member of the Seabees, 
stationed in Guam, and helped construct airfields in the Pacific Theatre. 
While there he was a war correspondent for his hometown newspaper in Mattoon, 
Illinois. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as an Electricians Mate First 
Class USNR. Upon his return from the war, Dad began his career with Standard 
Oil Co., as a lineman, retiring in 1974 as a telecommunications specialist, 
installing microwave towers. His employment allowed him to enjoy his love of 
travel. He was his own man who did things his way and enjoyed the simple 
things in life. He joins his loved ones, Mom and Dad Marshall; brother, Delmar 
Marshall; son-in-law, Clifford Rice and grandson, Gilbert Rojas, Jr. and 
special longtime companion, Ruth Steinhouse. Leaving to cherish his life are 
son, Ronnie Bill (Patti); daughters, Terry Rice and Elizabeth Rojas (Gil); 
grandchildren, Sandy Akers, Melanie Cope, Steve Tiger Nelson, Brian Marshall, 
Angie Hatfield and Candi Rojas; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-
granddaughter; brother, Howard Marshall and sister, Helen Oathout. Graveside 
services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 30, at 9:30 a.m., at 
Greenlawn Cemetery, River Blvd. No visitation is scheduled. 

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/29/2005.  


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