MARQUIS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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MARQUIS, Gerald Bunn "Skip" 1905 - 1996

Gerald Bunn Marquis, son of James and Cornelia Marquis, was born April 27, 1905, 
at Cedar Springs.  He died July 16, 1996, at Sac Osage Hospital.  On December 10, 
1929, he was united in marriage to Oma Schmidt.  To this union six children were 
born.  He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Laverne; a grandson, his 
parents and three sisters, Fern Casey, Janice Hackleman and Leila Pleburn.  He is 
survived by his wife of over 66 years, Oma; one son, Donald of Collins; four 
daughters, Dorothy Williams of Roscoe, Lois Evans and Doris Hart of Osceola and 
Donis Ross of Clinton; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  He is also 
survived by two brothers, Warren of Pleasant Hill and Russell of Kansas City; two 
sisters, Jean Parsley of ElDorado Springs and Genevieve La Follette of Kansas 
City, nieces and nephews and many friends.  At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. 
Navy.  He spent four years sailing in the Pacific.  He loved to tell stories of the 
many island, countries and seaports that he visited.  In 1931, he and Oma started 
a grocery business at Rookins.  They later moved to another store at Cobb.  In 
1942, they bought the grocery store in Roscoe, which they operated until retiring 
in 1975.  Skip, as he was affectionately known by his friends, enjoyed hunting 
and fishing, was an avid reader, loved animals and enjoyed cooking outdoors for 
his family.  He was a 50-year member of Circle Lodge 342 at Roscoe.  His 
greatest love was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was 
never too busy to take time for them.  He was always interested in what the 
grandchildren were doing and he attended many of their activities.  He continued 
to support and show great interest in them as adults.  He was interested in their 
chosen careers and spent much time talking to them during their many visits.  
Great-grandchildren were an added joy to his life.  Funeral services were Friday, 
July 19, at 10 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.  Rev. J. A. Hartley officiated.  
Tracy Ross was vocalist and Irene Hartley accompanist.  Pallbearers were 
grandsons.  Masonic services were under the direction of Circle Lodge #342 AF & 
AM.  Burial was in Love Cemetery.

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