Michael Allan Marston

Mike was proceeded in death by his mother Leola (Gillem) Marston. He is survived by his wife, of 38 years, Renee (Wiseman) Marston; sons- Andy J. Marston and Ricky G. (Alexis) Marston; father- Duane Marston and our loving Gloria Potter; sisters- Paula (Randy) Herr and Teri Brown; Mother & Father-in-law, Veniese & James Williams; sister and brother-in-law- Lisa Williams and Randy (Jane) Wiseman; nieces and nephews- Jill, Jana (DJ), Kelly (Lee), Janelle (Jimmy), Katie (Ben), and McCarrey; greatnieces and nephews- Alanna, Scott, Kyley, Taylor, Clara, Josie, Sophie, Lake, and Catherine. Mike is also survived by "a buncha other" family and friends, who he loved. We are proud that Mike was a Veteran, including his tour in Korea. The highlight of Mike's time in the U.S. Army was his time spent as the personal driver for the Command Sgt. Major of Fort Lewis and the best part of the Army, for Mike, was getting out. This proved to be both positive and negative as he was discharged for medical problems that plagued him for the rest of his life making it difficult to obtain employment. He was determined to support his family however and work as a landscaper, gate guard at PSNS, night watchman, truck driver, wearhouseman, and his last and favorite job as an auto parts delivery guy for Competition Specialties until additional ailments forced him to quit working. Mike liked to fish, play disc golf, watch NASCAR, and lose at LOTTO mostly if these activities included his sons, other family, and friends, especially Bob and Mark (the other two members of the three stooges). Although technologically challenged since the 1980s, Mike was grateful for and extremely enjoyed the text messages, pictures, and jokes (lol) shared with him by so many, including Jasper, Ginger, Dave, Danny, and all of the great number of you who made him smile these last couple of years. For those of us who loved him, we sometimes loved him in spite of himself. He could be difficult on those around him, but he could also be funny, a royal pain in the ...neck, and caring. However, whatever else is said about our husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin or friend - everyone should understand, that for us, we will remember in our hearts the hard worker who would do anything, any time, for anyone who needed a hand (as long as he wasn't expected to stay at a function for more than 30 mins!) The Truth Will Make Me Free from the songs of Mr. Rogers What if I were very, very sad And all I did was smile? I wonder after awhile What might become of my sadness? What if I were very, very angry And all I did was sit And never think about it? What might become of my anger? Where would they go, And what would they do, If I couldn't let them out? Maybe I'd fall, maybe get sick Or doubt. But what if I could know the truth And say just how I feel? I think I'd learn a lot that's real About freedom. Our family wishes to express our profound gratitude to each and every one of you for the expressions and acts of loving kindness offered us during Mike's extended illness, his passing, and now. Please, know that not even the smallest, most humble gesture goes unnoticed, even though we may find it impossible to respond. Loving Mike and wanting to honor him and his wishes, we have decided to have a Celebration of Life for Mike on his birthday (11/24/13). Further details will be available prior to that date. The family wishes to encourage any and all to add, stories, remembrances, pictures, and/or simple comments, to this remembrance.