Douglas Jay Marshall's Obituary
Douglas Jay Marshall, of Orem Utah, age 74, died on April 5, 2026 at his home of an accidental fall. He was born on April 16, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clayton J. Marshall and Donna Jacobson. He graduated from Granger High School in Salt Lake City in 1969 and attended the University of Utah before serving a successful LDS mission to Porto Alegre, Brazil from 1970-1972. Upon returning from his mission, he enlisted in the United States Army, and met then married Karen Rasmussen on December 28, 1972 in the Provo Temple, a day of record snowfall in the Wasatch Front area which still stands today. Doug and Karen made their first home in Leominster, Massachusetts, close to Fort Devens, Massachusetts where he served in the United States Army Security Agency for the next four years. Their first two children Justin and Adam were born in Massachusetts. Doug served as a Counselor in the Branch Presidency of the Fort Devens Branch of the LDS Church. After his honorable release from military duty, the family moved to Kearns, UT, where they added two daughters (Jeneece and Andra) to their family. Doug worked in his father’s business, Marshall Industries, while attending Salt Lake Community College, earning an Associates Degree in Electronics, achieving a 4.0 GPA. After 9 years, the family relocated to the Northridge neighborhood of Orem, UT in 1987, where they co-owned and ran a bowling alley for a short time. Doug eventually returned to the family business and worked there several more years until his health required him to retire. Doug and Karen spent 20 years working courtside statistics for BYU Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, and Football, which they enjoyed immensely. An extremely hard worker, and knowledgeable in a variety of skills and areas, he taught his children many valuable life lessons and skills. Doug was always willing to help anyone who was in need in any way that he could. Whether it was the simple act of taking out/returning trash cans from the curb, landscaping/pruning needs, fixing sprinklers, laying flooring, or shoveling snow- the list was endless. Doug was often seen walking around the neighborhood being of use to his neighbors and friends; for several years in the company of his beloved friend Graig Taylor, with whom we believe he has now happily reunited. Doug suffered from fibromyalgia and chronic depression, resulting in his being in constant pain for many years and we are comforted to know that he is now pain free. His family and friends are grateful to have known him and to have been the recipient of his constant, valuable, and love filled service to others. He loved his family dearly, especially the little children who he loved to play with and dote on. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Brandon Savage, and niece Telesa Savage Hortin. What a happy reunion he must now be enjoying with his family who have gone before him and getting acquainted with the great grandson who will soon join his earthly family. He is survived by his wife, Karen R. Marshall, step-mother Lavonne Marshall; siblings Rodney Von Marshall, Joyce Marshall Savage (Dennis), Carolyn Marshall Hurst (Mark), Kevin C Marshall, and Amanda Marshall Apgar (John), step sister Sara Gifford, and step brother Jacob Santini (Angie). Four children, Justin Douglas Marshall (Ginger), Adam Michael Marshall (Lorie), Jeneece Dawne Western (Joseph), and Andra LeAnn Evans (Daryl); one aunt, Zona Marshall Bray, and one uncle, Von Marshall (Pam). He temporarily leaves behind 14 very beloved grandchildren, 4 (almost 5) great grandchildren, and 39 nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed.
Doug will be cremated by Premier Funeral Services in Orem and there will be a celebration of his life on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (his 75th birthday) at 11 am in the Heatheridge 1st Ward Chapel located at 620 East Heather Road in Orem, Utah. In place of a viewing, the family will be available for a visitation period prior to the service between 10-10:45 am in the Relief Society Room. At 10:45, the family will have a family prayer before joining the service.
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