L. Marshall Smith

Marshall died as he lived, with gentle dignity, at his home on October 25, 2010. Lomax Marshall Smith was born February 10, 1944 in San Diego, CA, son of Lomax and Mary Young Smith. He was educated at Escondido High School, University of Redlands, University of San Francisco Law School and Harvard University Law School. He served as an officer in the United States Army. Marshall spent his professional life as a law professor and appellate lawyer, and was a brilliant teacher and writer. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Bolkcom; his beloved children, Devin, Claire and Brennan, all of St. Paul, his sister Joyce Hunn (Bruce) Atlanta, GA, his sisters and brothers-in-law Brian Bolkcom, Baghdad, Iraq, Cathy Bolkcom (Mark Smith), LeClaire, IA, Liz Jurchisin (Art), Shoreview, Joe Bolkcom, Iowa City, IA, Ann Parriott (Todd), North Oaks, Jerry Bolkcom (Liz) Ormond Beach, FL, Chuck Bolkcom (Sheri), Lino Lakes, Jean Lloyd (John), New Bern, NC, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends from throughout his life. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 7 PM, Friday, October 29, 2010 at the 3M Auditorium, Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, with food and drink to follow at the History Center. Parking provided in the History Center lot. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marshall's memory to the Random Act of Kindness Fund, St. Paul Central High School, 275 N. Lexington Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arr. O'Halloran & Murphy 651/698-0796.