Marshall Eugene White

White, Marshall Eugene Of Kalamazoo Passed away July 19, 2011. Marshall was born February 3, 1927 the youngest of 5 brothers, in Holt, Michigan. He served proudly in the Navy during WWII as a gunner in the Pacific. He later worked as a printer at Master Craft Corp until his retirement. In 1947 he married Julie Murphy and they had 5 children together. On June 29, 1972 he married Ruth McKinstry. They recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Marshall is survived by his wife Ruth; step daughter Kathy (Wes) Teall of Otsego, son Kenneth of New York, daughter Pamela (Jamie Ross) of California, son Wesley (Ilsun) of Kentucky, son Gary (Tammy) of Hopkins, son Roger of Kalamazoo, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and brother Harold of Lansing. He was preceded in death by 3 of his brothers and step daughter Gloria (Fred) Luedecking. Marshall really enjoyed his dog Fluffy and the Detroit Tigers. Friends may share a memory on line at www.avinkcremation.com A gravesite memorial service will be held at Mt. EverRest Cemetery on July 29th at 10:30 a.m. . In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Cancer Society