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Edwin L. Marsh, Col. Ret., 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976 died, Friday, October 30, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pat Marsh; son, David Marsh and wife, Eileen of Texas; step-daughter, Allyson Lee and Husband, Allan of Texas; step-son, Robert Hunter and wife, Katherine of Texas; step-daughter, Susan Morales and husband, Chris of Texas; eleven grandchildren; brother, William Marsh and wife, Betty of Illinois, Wallace Marsh and wife, Deborah of California, Earl Marsh and wife, Jan of Arizona and Leslie Marsh and wife, Lesvya of Illinois; and sister, Elaine Hall and husband, Richard of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his sons, Kevin and Noel; and daughter, Leah. Edwin was born October 24, 1930 in St. Paul, MI the first of six children. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Marsh enter the Air Force in 1954 as a second lieutenant and was assigned to pilot training at Malden and Greenville Air Force Bases where he was awarded his pilot wings. He completed advanced combat training at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS where he was subsequently commissioned as a Air Force officer in 1956. Edwin served as combat pilot at numerous Air Force bases throughout the world, and served in staff and command positions which included The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtland Air Force Base. His primary flying assignments were in numerous Aircraft, as well as familiarization training in SR-71 U-2 and A-12. During his time in the military he received many distinguished service medals. He retired from the Air Force as a full Colonel in 1984. After retirement hobbies included travel, gardening, skiing, reading and managing investment. He was a member of The Retired Officer Association, Optimist Club, National Officer Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Kiwanis Club and Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Special thanks to University Hospice for all their help during this difficult time. Memorial contributions can be made to University Hospice, 4001 Indian School Suite 300, 87110, Paralyzed Veteran's of America, 833 Gibson Blvd. SE, 87102, or the charity of your choice. Services will be held, Monday, 2:00 p.m. at the Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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