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Marshall E. Woodell Marshall E. Woodell, 91, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at Scenic Hills Foster Home in Ashland. A private family memorial gathering will be held. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Woodell was born March 20, 1911 in LaGrande, Ore. to James Albert and Jessie Elizabeth (Baker) Woodell. He was a graduate of Baker High School and was the first Eagle Scout of Baker County. On Dec. 23, 1932 in McMinnville, he married Dorothy Dirks, who survives. He received his political science bachelor's degree from Linfield College, McMinnville, and his master's degree from the University of Oregon. He taught at Ashland High School and Southern Oregon University prior to World War II. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy teaching at Willamette University Naval Officers Training School. He continued his Naval service in the reserves, retiring with the rank of commander. After World War II, he obtained his Ph.D. from Oregon State University. He returned to Ashland in 1946 and continued his association with SOC, retiring in 1972 as director of graduate studies. He served three 5-year terms on the Ashland School Board. He enjoyed fishing from the dock of the family cabin at Fish Lake and hunting at the family ranch at Buck Prairie. Survivors in addition to his wife, Dorothy Dirks Woodell, of Ashland include a son, C. Braehm "Woody" Woodell of Lakeview, Ore.; daughters, Marchial Sue Hamilton of Clackamas, Ore., and Doree Anne Hull of Lebanon, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Elwood Woodell and a sister, Donna Marcia Wetherald. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland. LINKS: DAILY TIDINGS: Main | News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Opinion | Columnists | AP News | Subscribe | Archives | Weather | Classifieds | Contact Us | Privacy REVELS: Main | Calendar | Dining | Movies | T.V. OTHER: Road Cams Copyright 2003 Ashland Daily Tidings 541.482.3456. 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. Ottaway Newspapers, Inc. - Advertisers -