Marshall Edward Johnson, 61

Marshall Edward Johnson of Post Falls passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on Sunday, July 11, 2010, following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on Aug. 16, 1948, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif., to Robert H. and Margaret Johnson.

Marshall attended schools in California, graduating from Campbell High School in Campbell, Calif., in 1966. From there he attended cosmetology school at San Jose Beauty College, graduating in 1967.  He and his wife Joanne moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1969. Marshall married his present wife, Carol on Aug. 14, 1999, in Post Falls. He was an avid bowler and professional sports fan, especially noted for his favor toward the Seattle Mariners.

Marshall is survived by his wife, Carol at home; sister Barbara (Jerry) Baltzell of Post Falls; sons Craig (Shaunda) Johnson and Pat (Jessica) McMillan; daughters Cindy Warner of Rathdrum, Shannon (Don) Anderson of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Jamie (Rob) Collier of Spokane.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Rex Johnson. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren, as well as his work wives and many, many loyal clients. He was a very loving, kind, quiet and patient husband, brother and father.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. English Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Please sign Marshall’s guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.