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Donald "Ray" Marshall

1937 - 2021

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Donald Marshall Obituary

ORD - Donald "Ray" Marshall, 84, of Ord, passed away Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, at the Valley County Hospital in Ord.
Ray was born May 3, 1937, in Garfield County to Donald and Helen (Holden) Marshall. A 1955 graduate of Ord High School, Ray joined the U.S. Navy and served four years.
On Nov 10, 1962, Ray married Mary Helen Banks of Ord. They had three children, Mitzi, Matthew and Marci. In 1967, Ray and Mary opened Marshall's Photography,
Ray was preceded in death by his infant son, Matthew Dillion Marshall.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, and two daughters and sons-in-law, Mitzi and Russ Snyder of Janesville, Wis., and Marci and Rus Biven of Omaha.
There will be no service as per Ray's request. The family will have a private gathering.
Condolences, tributes and memories can be shared at https://ray-marshall.forevermissed.com
Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Oct. 11, 2021.

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Dawnell Owen Glunz

October 17, 2021

Mary, with heavy hearts, we read of Ray´s passing. The two of your were quite a team making photo shoots incredible. Mom, Dad, David, Doug, any my families. Graduation for David and I. Graduation for Ashlyn, Lance, Karissa and Anna. So many fabulous memories still adorn our walls. You made us all feel like family. Ray is missed by many. Peace Mary.

Karen Gydesen

October 11, 2021

My condolences to your family. Our family all knew and liked Ray and Mary. We have many wonderful photos to show from graduation clear up to my husband and myself for our 50th anniversary. The two of them made the photo shoots fun and we had good times and laughter. He will be missed by many. Peace to you Mary.

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