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Marshall Barnett Harper

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Marshall Barnett Harper

Born January 21, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes passed away October 18th, 2012 in Bethesda, MD of cancer. He leaves behind his two loving daughters, Mercedes Harper, a doctoral student at Rice University in Houston TX, Michaela Harper, a forensic chemist for the Drug Enforcement Administration in MD and Masters student at American University, and his cousin Frances Lee Roberts and husband Rich of Wilmington, CA together with her family. Marshall Barnett Harper was a retired Army LTC and an employee with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He graduated from Miraleste high school - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in 1973, studied at University of Southern California and he held MBA from University of Missouri-Kansas City. All his life he was involved in sports and was an avid tri athlete. A service with full military honors will be held at the Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 12:30 PM. Interment will follow at Arlington National cemetery at 1PM. Marshall, you will never be forgotten and you will always live in our hearts. You are on the way to eternal peace and you will soon run again throughout gardens of paradise. Provide us with love and guidance where ever you are. We will always love you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Forever yours - Mercy, Micha, Frances Lee and Rick, Amy and Rick, Lori, Hilda and Joe, Michele and Brian, Cydney, Zackary, Austin, Sanja and the Frei. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com /obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Feb. 15 to Feb. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Harper

16 Entries

Lori Roberts

February 21, 2013

Marshall, you were the Greatest cousin I ever had. We were only five months apart (in age). It was nice seeing you at the Harper family Christmas parties. I can't believe that you are gone. I will cherish the memories of you in my heart always. I know that your parents Barnett and Jo Harper, all of your aunts and uncles are reuniting with you up in Heaven. Rest in peace Marshall.
Love Always,
Lori Roberts

February 20, 2013

I met Marshall in the 90s when he returned from the assignment in Croatia. To consolidate his knowledge of Croatian, he registered for a class in my School of Croatian Language and Literature. Despite his busy schedule at work, he took time to regularly attend the class and to work on the assignments in order to master the Croatian language. At that time I also met Sania. Soon after we became friends. It always was a great pleasure for me to meet them at social gatherings and visit them at their home. Now, it is hard to believe that Marshall's life ended so early.
May our Lord grant Marshall peace and joy in His Eternal Home.
Cornelia Meder, Washington, DC

February 16, 2013

A dear friend and colleague for over 20 years -- you will be sadly missed -- the laughs, the discussions, the friendship, and all that went with it -- Leslie Lewis and Roger Allen Brown

Michele Rucker

February 16, 2013

You were a wonderfully supportive father to our two girls, Mercedes and Michaela. We all miss you so much already, and will never forget what a fun-loving man you were. Michele Mitchell Harper Rucker

Diane Williams

February 15, 2013

Marshall was a unique and special man. I knew him through Sanja, and met his daughters on a few occasions; it was quickly obvious that he was a very proud and caring father. I am so sorry for his loss, especially to the immediate family. May the happy memories comfort you now and always. -Diane

February 14, 2013

Marshall, we all miss you and will help take of our granddaughters.
Joseph and Hilda Mitchell.

Zeljka and Dirk Faas

February 13, 2013

we got to know Marshall many years ago, during his stay in Croatia. With his friendliness and kindness he quickly found the way into our hearts. The memory of him, as a very warm and loving person, will always stay there. In this sad time, we will think of his family and beloved ones.

February 13, 2013

Will never forget the good professional and friendly relations when meeting in Zagreb in 1997.

Jens Nielsen, Viborg, Denmark

Chris Church

February 12, 2013

It was a pleasure working with Marshall in Zagreb and later meeting his daughters after we had both returned to Washington. He was a true professional and great father. He will be greatly missed.

Eric Gerencser

February 12, 2013

Our paths crossed briefly in the 1990's with NATO but my thoughts always remain. May God rest your soul.

Gordana and Marko Popovic

February 12, 2013

We will always cherish our happy moments with Marshall and Sanja in California, years ago. At this time of loss, may Marshall's family and loved ones find comfort in happy memories and in knowing others sympathize and care.

February 11, 2013

Prayers and thoughts for the family

Douglas Hadler

February 11, 2013

I knew him as a colleague for only a short time more than a decade ago, but he stays in my memory as a fine soldier and a loving father.
Rest in Peace, Marshall.

Michele Rucker

February 11, 2013

Our two wonderful daughters, Mercedes and Michaela, were always so precious to you. Of your many accomplishment, they were your greatest. You were a fantastic father, and I know you will be there in spirit for them throughout their lives. We all miss you, Michele Mitchell Harper Rucker

aster gebremariam

February 11, 2013

I am very sorry God be your comforter.

Sanja Frei-Harper

February 11, 2013

Dear Marshall, when I get sad I just have to remember that you are still with us but we can't see you. Provide us with support and guidance wher ever you are. I will continue to pray for your eternal peace so you could run and cycle care free throughout gardens of paradise.

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