Ronald Marshall

RONALD JOSEPH MARSHALL

AUGUST 6, 1931 - FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Ronald Joseph Marshall, son of Manuel & Helen (Souza) Marshall, was born at home in rural Gustine, CA on Aug. 6, 1931. The family moved to Escalon, CA in 1936 and lived on Arthur Rd., where they had a small family dairy. Ronald quickly learned the duties and responsibilities of hard work. He attended Dent Elementary and graduated from Escalon High School in 1950. In 1954 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1956. In 1957 he met his future wife, JoAnn Trembley and they were married the following year at St. Patrick's Church on June 28, 1958.

In 1961, Ronald began his long career with the Marion VanVliet Family Dairy on Lone Tree Rd. He remained a faithful and hardworking employee on the dairy for 35 years until his retirement in 1996.

In 1963, Ronald & JoAnn were blessed with the arrival of their first child, Jonathan Ronald. In 1968, they were blessed again with a daughter, Jennifer Ann.

Ronald passed away on Feb. 19 at Garden City Healthcare Center in Modesto where he spent his last two months. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, JoAnn and his loving children, Jonathan & his wife Elaine; Jennifer Roy and her husband Rick. Grandchildren, Aaron Brink (Amber), Sarah Barnick (Justan), Brendan & Jake Marshall and Great Grandchild, Haven Brink. Also survived by his devoted sisters: Isabell Borrelli, Lillian Fasano, Louise Jericoff & Cecilia Arpoika. Preceded in death by siblings Hazel Castro & Albert Marshall.

Funeral Services are as follows: Thurs., Feb 26, Riverbank Memorial Chapel, 3131 Santa Fe St., Riverbank 95367 Visitation 4-7 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. Fri., Feb 27, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 19399 E. Hwy #120, Ripon, CA 95366, Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall.

Memorial Donations may be made to: Alzheimer/Dementia Support Center, Inc., 700 McHenry Ave, Suite B, Modesto CA 95350.

Visitation
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Riverbank Memorial Chapel
Address: 3131 Santa Fe Street
RIVERBANK,CA 95367

Service
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:00pm
Location: Riverbank Memorial Chapel
Address: 3131 Santa Fe Street
RIVERBANK,CA 95367
Notes: Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM Friday, February 27, 2015 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 19399 CA. Highway 120 Ripon, CA 95366.

Interment
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Location: St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Address: 17871 Carrolton Road
ESCALON,CA

Reception Information
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Location: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Hall
Address: 19399 CA Highway 120
RIPON,CA 95366