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Obituary

It is with profound sadness, reverence, and love that we announce the passing of Marshall Dyer Jr., a legend in the Arkansas River boating community and to his friends, family, and loved ones. Marshall passed at 77 in 29 Palms, CA near his daughter, Allison Beazell, and her husband, Ross, on July 7, 2024.   

Marshall made his mark on the world the moment he arrived in it on June 17, 1947 to Marshall Dyer Sr. …

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Memories & condolences

Sorry  Sorry  Sorry  Alison.  This is Ralph Garcia  . Moose was my best friend out of three that I have. Hope to see an…
Sorry  Sorry  Sorry  Alison.  This is Ralph Garcia  . Moose was my best friend out of three that I …
Sorry  Sorry  Sorry  Alison.  This is Ralph Garcia  . Moose was …
“And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make “.  Paul McCartney
“And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make “.  Paul McCartney
“And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make …
So sorry for your loss, Allison! He did a great job as a single Dad with you. We'll miss his laugh and dry wit.
So sorry for your loss, Allison! He did a great job as a single Dad with you. We'll miss his laugh …
So sorry for your loss, Allison! He did a great job as a single …

  • The world has lost a good man. Im sorry.

  • The world has lost a good man. Im sorry.

  • The world has lost a good man. Im sorry.

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What were Marshall's favorite local spots?
The Vic (Salida), Little Cambodia (Salida), MoMo's Sushi (Canon City), GRND SQRL (29…
The Vic (Salida), Little Cambodia (Salida), MoMo's Sushi (Canon City), GRND SQRL (29 Palms), M…
The Vic (Salida), Little Cambodia (Salida), MoMo's Sushi (Canon City), GRND SQRL (29 Palms), Mountain Phoenix Coffee (S…
What were Marshall's favorite games to play?
Risk
Risk
Risk
What was Marshall's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What causes did Marshall care about most?
river conservation (particularly the grand canyon), disability equality, democracy, …
river conservation (particularly the grand canyon), disability equality, democracy, gun owner …
river conservation (particularly the grand canyon), disability equality, democracy, gun owner rights & responsibilities

Timeline

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Born

June 17th, 1947
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Started a job at Arkansas Adventures

1981
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Had a child, Allison Beazell

November 4th, 1993
Conifer, CO

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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