Carol Marshall

Carol Anne Marshall, 58, passed away May 24, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Carol was born in Lynnwood, Calif., to Kenneth and Nancy Sopp. She met Patrick Marshall in 1967, and they were married Dec. 20, 1969. Together they raised two sons in Fountain Valley, Calif., where she was a middle school teacher.

Carol held degrees in history and English from Cal State Los Angeles and was awarded a lifetime teaching credential. She taught for 18 years in California. She and Pat retired to Columbia Falls in 1993, making many new friends and enjoying their life in the valley.

She was the strongest person we've ever known. She was caring and devoted to her family and friends, giving without ever expecting anything in return and always finding a way to bring happiness to others.

She was a wonderful wife, an incredible mother and a loving grandmother who made each of us a better person. We will always be thankful for the time we were able to share with her; she will live on in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Patrick Marshall; son Steven Marshall and wife Erica ; son Brian Marshall and wife Darcie; mother Nancy Sopp; brother Randy Sopp and wife Kitty; sisters Terri Sopp-Rae, Laurie Brewer and Dana Hardin; brother John Sopp; granddaughters Ava Marshall, Rylie Marshall, Caitlin Marshall and Alicia Perez; grandson Corey Clifford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund will be set up to be awarded to a local student or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Carol's name. To contribute to the scholarship fund, send a donation to Nancy Osler, 1425 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell MT 59901.