Lanny Marsh of Tenino, Wash., passed away April 26, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia. He was born to David L. Marsh and Janice Y. (Ritter) Marsh on May 14, 1957, in Olympia, Wash.

Lanny was raised in Montesano, Wash., by Norm and Janice Riggs. He was a graduate of Montesano High School in 1976 then enlisted and retired from the United States Air Force, where he served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He was an avid wood worker, and also enjoyed watching NASCAR, building VW Drags and cooking.

He is survived by two daughters Tanya (Joe) Neely and Tamara (Mickey) Walker; his brothers David (Marie) Marsh and Rod (Karen) Marsh and sisters Lanette (Les) Salzer and Autumn (Ray) Harris, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister Fawn Barber.