LESLIE MARSH

Ferna "Leslie" Marsh passed away on 5/3/2025 at the age of 94. She was born on 10/1/1930 in Jesup, Arkansas. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1935 and married Gene Salyer in 1947. They had three children before divorcing in 1957. She relocated to Las Vegas, NV in 1958 and married Arno Marsh. Together they welcomed her fourth child. After residing in Las Vegas from 1958 to 1980, they moved to Grove, Oklahoma. They soon made the town of Grove their home, settling into a quaint farmhouse on 21 acres. Rural life suited Leslie well. She loved being outdoors tending her large garden, caring for the barnyard animals, overseeing the planting and harvesting of crops and making improvements to the old house. Leslie and Arno moved back to Nevada in 1993 to be with family. They chose Boulder City to call home. Leslie eagerly embraced the community, quickly forming many life-long friendships and close ties with clergy and fellow parishioners at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Her long professional career as secretary/office manager for various businesses included many years at Kelly & Reber Advertising Agency and Administrative Assistant to the Dean at UNLV, retiring in 1995. Leslie was an avid reader, accomplished gardener, and talented crocheter. She absolutely loved Mexican food and chocolate pie. Holiday dinners always included her favorite cornbread stuffing shared with at least 35 family members. She always said that of all her accomplishments and the fulfillment they brought, nothing came close to the joy her family gave her. Family always came first to Leslie and she was always there for them. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Every new addition to the family held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by Arno Marsh her husband of 61 years, son James A. Marsh, son-in-law Lee Shields, great-granddaughters Chloe Puckett and Fiona Whipkey, ex-husband Gene Salyer father of Linda, Bob and Nancy. Leslie is survived by daughters Linda Shields and Nancy (Don) O'Shaughnessy, and son Bob (Linda) Salyer; 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, 5/20 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Community 1399 San Felipe, Boulder City, NV 89005. A reception will be held in the church hall.