Richard Marshall

1941 - 2023

Richard Marshall

October 22, 1941 - September 20, 2023

Monterey, California - Richard Dennis Marshall, 81, of Monterey, CA, passed away on September 20, 2023, in Monterey, CA. Rick was born on October 22, 1941, in Hollywood, CA, to Kathleen Grace Manor and Ernest S. Marshall.

Rick grew up in Fresno, California, with his brother Larry, and attended Fresno High School, where he excelled as a multiyear starter on the varsity football team playing defensive end. Upon graduating in 1960, he proudly served in the Air Force from 1960-1964 in the 3097th Aviation Depot Squadron (AFLC) and was trained as a nuclear weapons specialist. During his time in Air Force he was stationed at the Kedena Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan. Upon his return to the US, he reunited and married Dolores Urrizola of Fresno, CA on August 5, 1963 at Westover Airforce Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Four years later their son, Gregory was born in North Hollywood, CA in 1967.

After living and working in Southern Ca, Rick then moved to the Monterey Peninsula in the late 1970's and worked for a variety of local organizations, including McGraw-Hill as a computer operator. He lived in Carmel-by-the-Sea where he developed lifelong friendships and was a founding member of a well-known Carmel Men's group which he helped form after completing Erhard Seminar Training (EST) in 1982.

Never one to say no to offering help and support to someone in need, Rick could always be counted on to be there when he was needed most. While living in Carmel Valley, he became very interested in horses and officially adopted his cowboy lifestyle that would define him in his later years. The cowboy lifestyle suited Rick like a well-worn comfortable pair of old boots.

Beginning in 2002, Rick experienced a series of medical setbacks that limited his mobility and cognitive ability throughout the balance of his life. Despite these circumstances, he never lost his sense humor, thirst for a cold beer, or desire to watch a football game until the very end. He enjoyed spending quality time with family, and was especially proud of his three grandchildren.

Rick is survived by his son Gregory (Dana) Marshall and grandchildren Connor, Cameron, and Ava Marshall of Pacific Grove. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Kris) Marshall of Monterey and niece Allison Marshall of San Francisco and nephew Brian Marshall of Murietta. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Kathleen Manor Alemian, his father, Ernest Marshall, and his step-father, Armand Alemian.

A celebration of Rick's life will be held on November 17, 2023 at 11am at the Paul Mortuary in Pacific Grove, CA. Contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula in memory of Richard Marshall.