Karen Lynn Marshall

Karen was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 24, 1941 to Parents Paul & Meta McCourt.

The family would migrate towards California and after several stops along the way arrived in Encinitas in 1950. She graduated from San Dieguito High School class of 1959 and would remain a resident of North San Diego County for the rest of her life.

Karen proudly devoted over 20 years of service as Secretary of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Karen was a lifelong avid bowler, loved socializing, Gatherings, Great food, Great music, Going to events & playing games with Family & friends. She had a smile that would light up the room and was always the life of the party.

She was the dearly loved wife of the late William Marshall and is survived by her beloved Son and daughter-in-law James and Lynne Holthus, Grandchildren Dayna and Jimmy, Sister and Brother-in-law Kathleen and Tim Dyer, Nieces Tracey and Susan, Great nieces Zoe and Nora, and Great Nephew Brayden, Sister and Brother-in-law Cheryl & Mike Theriot, Nephews Brent & Mark, Great nephews Sean & Connor and Great niece Emily. Karen loved and was very devoted to her family and her church. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial donations can be made at www.GoFundMe.com/KarenMarshallMemorial.

Karen’s funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday December 9th at Faith Lutheran Church 700 E. Bobier Drive Vista, CA 92084