Bill aka "The Barnacle" was a wonderful man. His son is our undersheriff and my direct supervisor. Bill was a character from the word go. He had a vast knowledge of everything mechanical and was always on hand to share his expertise and offer assistance. He loved to hunt and had looked forward to going out again this year. But, he was too ill to go, having been diagnosed with cancer a few weeks before hunting season.
This is his obituary, written by his son, Dave:
Bill E. Marquis passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at his home in Boulder.
He was born July 27, 1925, in Sherwood, Ore., to William Marquis and Grace (Murdock) Marquis.
Dad always had the wanderlust. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines, sailing all over the world. His sailing days came to an end when he got married and started a family. On June 3, 1950, he married Darlene Dimitroff in Nelscott, Ore.
Dad was able to continue his traveling ways working construction. He was a welder, operating engineer and heavy duty mechanic most of his working life. He worked in Alaska, South America, West Africa and Iran. When not overseas, Dad worked in Washington, Oregon, California and Montana.
From 1976 to 1983, Mom and Dad operated a small saloon in southwestern Montana, in Norris. This was an experience they both remembered fondly.
Dad was very active in the Masonic Order. In October 2007, he was awarded his 50-year pin. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Shrine Clowns. He was always easily recognized at parades as the clown with his monkey, Sam. Dad was always very proud of his service to the community as a Mason and Shriner. He was a member of the Mount Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 56 in Pony. He also belonged to the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 in Boulder. As a Shriner, he belonged to the Algeria Shrine Temple in Helena.
Dad was a rugged construction worker but also a kind and gentle man. He had a deep love for his wife, two sons and his grandchildren. We will miss you greatly, Dad.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Marquis of Boulder; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Marquis of Boulder, and Dave and Sandy Marquis of Sheridan, Wyo.; brothers, Dale Marquis of Arizona and Frank Marquis of New Mexico; extended family, Mike and Linda Woods of Utah, Marsha and Ken Hayes of New Mexico, and Tina and Danny Mays of Oregon; and grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Andy and Max; and great-grandson, Israel.
Memorials are preferred to the Algeria Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel in Boulder with the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 conducting rites. Interment will follow in the Boulder Cemetery.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 11/3/2007.
This is his obituary, written by his son, Dave:
Bill E. Marquis passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at his home in Boulder.
He was born July 27, 1925, in Sherwood, Ore., to William Marquis and Grace (Murdock) Marquis.
Dad always had the wanderlust. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines, sailing all over the world. His sailing days came to an end when he got married and started a family. On June 3, 1950, he married Darlene Dimitroff in Nelscott, Ore.
Dad was able to continue his traveling ways working construction. He was a welder, operating engineer and heavy duty mechanic most of his working life. He worked in Alaska, South America, West Africa and Iran. When not overseas, Dad worked in Washington, Oregon, California and Montana.
From 1976 to 1983, Mom and Dad operated a small saloon in southwestern Montana, in Norris. This was an experience they both remembered fondly.
Dad was very active in the Masonic Order. In October 2007, he was awarded his 50-year pin. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Shrine Clowns. He was always easily recognized at parades as the clown with his monkey, Sam. Dad was always very proud of his service to the community as a Mason and Shriner. He was a member of the Mount Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 56 in Pony. He also belonged to the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 in Boulder. As a Shriner, he belonged to the Algeria Shrine Temple in Helena.
Dad was a rugged construction worker but also a kind and gentle man. He had a deep love for his wife, two sons and his grandchildren. We will miss you greatly, Dad.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Marquis of Boulder; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Marquis of Boulder, and Dave and Sandy Marquis of Sheridan, Wyo.; brothers, Dale Marquis of Arizona and Frank Marquis of New Mexico; extended family, Mike and Linda Woods of Utah, Marsha and Ken Hayes of New Mexico, and Tina and Danny Mays of Oregon; and grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Andy and Max; and great-grandson, Israel.
Memorials are preferred to the Algeria Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel in Boulder with the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 conducting rites. Interment will follow in the Boulder Cemetery.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 11/3/2007.
Bill aka "The Barnacle" was a wonderful man. His son is our undersheriff and my direct supervisor. Bill was a character from the word go. He had a vast knowledge of everything mechanical and was always on hand to share his expertise and offer assistance. He loved to hunt and had looked forward to going out again this year. But, he was too ill to go, having been diagnosed with cancer a few weeks before hunting season.
This is his obituary, written by his son, Dave:
Bill E. Marquis passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at his home in Boulder.
He was born July 27, 1925, in Sherwood, Ore., to William Marquis and Grace (Murdock) Marquis.
Dad always had the wanderlust. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines, sailing all over the world. His sailing days came to an end when he got married and started a family. On June 3, 1950, he married Darlene Dimitroff in Nelscott, Ore.
Dad was able to continue his traveling ways working construction. He was a welder, operating engineer and heavy duty mechanic most of his working life. He worked in Alaska, South America, West Africa and Iran. When not overseas, Dad worked in Washington, Oregon, California and Montana.
From 1976 to 1983, Mom and Dad operated a small saloon in southwestern Montana, in Norris. This was an experience they both remembered fondly.
Dad was very active in the Masonic Order. In October 2007, he was awarded his 50-year pin. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Shrine Clowns. He was always easily recognized at parades as the clown with his monkey, Sam. Dad was always very proud of his service to the community as a Mason and Shriner. He was a member of the Mount Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 56 in Pony. He also belonged to the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 in Boulder. As a Shriner, he belonged to the Algeria Shrine Temple in Helena.
Dad was a rugged construction worker but also a kind and gentle man. He had a deep love for his wife, two sons and his grandchildren. We will miss you greatly, Dad.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Marquis of Boulder; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Marquis of Boulder, and Dave and Sandy Marquis of Sheridan, Wyo.; brothers, Dale Marquis of Arizona and Frank Marquis of New Mexico; extended family, Mike and Linda Woods of Utah, Marsha and Ken Hayes of New Mexico, and Tina and Danny Mays of Oregon; and grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Andy and Max; and great-grandson, Israel.
Memorials are preferred to the Algeria Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel in Boulder with the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 conducting rites. Interment will follow in the Boulder Cemetery.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 11/3/2007.
This is his obituary, written by his son, Dave:
Bill E. Marquis passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at his home in Boulder.
He was born July 27, 1925, in Sherwood, Ore., to William Marquis and Grace (Murdock) Marquis.
Dad always had the wanderlust. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines, sailing all over the world. His sailing days came to an end when he got married and started a family. On June 3, 1950, he married Darlene Dimitroff in Nelscott, Ore.
Dad was able to continue his traveling ways working construction. He was a welder, operating engineer and heavy duty mechanic most of his working life. He worked in Alaska, South America, West Africa and Iran. When not overseas, Dad worked in Washington, Oregon, California and Montana.
From 1976 to 1983, Mom and Dad operated a small saloon in southwestern Montana, in Norris. This was an experience they both remembered fondly.
Dad was very active in the Masonic Order. In October 2007, he was awarded his 50-year pin. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Shrine Clowns. He was always easily recognized at parades as the clown with his monkey, Sam. Dad was always very proud of his service to the community as a Mason and Shriner. He was a member of the Mount Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 56 in Pony. He also belonged to the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 in Boulder. As a Shriner, he belonged to the Algeria Shrine Temple in Helena.
Dad was a rugged construction worker but also a kind and gentle man. He had a deep love for his wife, two sons and his grandchildren. We will miss you greatly, Dad.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Marquis of Boulder; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Peggy Marquis of Boulder, and Dave and Sandy Marquis of Sheridan, Wyo.; brothers, Dale Marquis of Arizona and Frank Marquis of New Mexico; extended family, Mike and Linda Woods of Utah, Marsha and Ken Hayes of New Mexico, and Tina and Danny Mays of Oregon; and grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Andy and Max; and great-grandson, Israel.
Memorials are preferred to the Algeria Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel in Boulder with the Boulder Basin Masonic Lodge No. 41 conducting rites. Interment will follow in the Boulder Cemetery.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 11/3/2007.
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