Bruce William Marshall

Bruce William Marshall died at home in Gillette, Wyoming, at the age of 69, following a battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Rexburg, Idaho, to Don and Lois Ann Marshall. He grew up there the oldest of 4 siblings. He served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Oklahoma and Kansas areas after finishing Ririe High School, After his mission, he attended Ricks High School where he met MaryAnn Keeton. After two and a half months of dating, they were sealed together in the Idaho Falls temple. He graduated with a BS in Geology from the University of Idaho, and continued his education getting his Graduate Gemology from the GIA USA. Later he also graduated with a goldsmithing degree. Following this, he and his family moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 1987 to manage a local jewelry store and bought it in 1997. He enjoyed a long and successful career in the jewelry industry.

He spent a lot of time outdoors pursuing his love of hunting and fishing. He could also often be found cutting gemstones while rooting for the Broncos.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Don and Ann Marshall, sister Susan Bitsoi, and one granddaughter. He is survived by his wife MaryAnn Marshall, children Robert Marshall, Christopher (Randi) Marshall, Carolyn (Joey) Butts, siblings Dr. Bret (Mark Bryner) Marshall, and Jeanne (Angela Berger) Bennett, seven grandchildren and one and a half great grandsons.