Marshall-Sahlins-Obituary

Marshall Sahlins

Chicago, Illinois

1930 - 2021

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Born in Chicago 1930. Died peacefully at home. Husband of Barbara, brother of the late Bernie Sahlins, brother-in-law of Jane Sahlins. Father to Julie, Peter, and Elaine. Father-in-law to Ramona Naddaff and Adam Siegman. Grandfather to Lily, Guthrie, and Max. Memorial service pending. In lieu of...

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We recall warm and wonderful memories of our times with Marshall and Barbara. Our hearts are heavy for you Barbara. His was a great and brave life well-lived. with love Prasenjit and Juliette

Marshall, was both a teacher and, later, a colleague whom I and my deceased wife, the anthropologist Connie Sutton, respected and enjoyed.

As a sociocultural anthropologist, I wanted to thank you for your inspiring work in the field. It is your legacy and gift to future generations!

Loved reading about his work as an undergraduate and graduate student in Anthropology

One of my anthropological heroes...

"The theory of the gift ": what a beautiful piece of writing. A gift to us all.

So sorry Barb. This will be hard, partly because you had so many good years together. Thinking of you, Nancy