February 18, 2008



Clarence Joseph Marshall

November 19, 1914- February 17, 2008

Clarence Marshall, 93, passed away Sunday at his home with family members by his side. He was born in Napa, California to Joseph and Lou Marshall. He attended Napa and Sonoma schools, coming to Vallejo in 1942 when he married Eleanor Rose Arieta. The two recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.
Clarence worked at Mare Island during WWII and at the Concord Weapons Station in Port Chicago during the Korean War. He also owned and operated a sporting good store in Vallejo, a restaurant in Richmond and a cocktail lounge in Napa, Vallejo and Fairfield.
Clarence was involved in numerous sports as a player, coach, scout, official and spectator. During his own baseball years he played for the Vallejo Builders and Sperry Liquors. He played some amazing teams on the west coast, such as the S.F. Seals, the Oakland Oaks and the Kansas City Monarchs. During this time he had the privilege of bringing Jackie Robinson to Vallejo. “Coach” Marshall coached football, basketball and baseball at St Vincent’s High School. He also coached baseball and basketball at St. Mary’s High School in Berkeley. He was a member of the Professional Baseball Scouting Association working for the Dodgers, Giants, and Padres. He was the founder of the Vallejo Elk’s Hot Stove League, which honored Professional Scouts, Professional Baseball Players and local Baseball Coaches. He was member of the Vallejo Golf Club, where he served as President and held other offices. He was selected as a Life Member of the Vallejo Golf Club.
Clarence was a member of many organizations including the Vallejo Elk’s, The Moose, St. Vincent Parish, Napa Native Sons, Common Wealth, Vallejo Golf club, and the Professional Scouting Association.
Clarence’s enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing, traveling, and was a knowledgeable spectator of all sports. But most importantly, he took pleasure from working with his son David as a player and a coach.
Survivors include his wife Eleanor, son David (Vickie) Marshall, sister Roselyn Marcello of Healdsburg, granddaughters Kimberlie (Scott) Vaughan of Roseville and Katie Marshall, great grandchildren Antonio Joseph Marshall and Madison Rae Vaughan and as well as numerous nieces and nephews

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2 comments:

KatieFeldmom said...

I saw that you were sad on MySpace and just knew why. Came over here to check. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Kelly said...

I'm so sorry Kim. You know that our thoughts are with you guys!! Let us know if there's anything you need.