And the SAINTS go marching on… 2/7/10
Posted on February 7, 2010
I have loved the SAINTS since I was a little boy.
Why?
Not really sure, but I have. I have the banner and squeeze football to show it. But what makes this day special is a lot of things. First off, my birthday has NEVER been on the SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. And for that reason… PARTY!
But really, I was so proud of the way the team and city rallied around each other during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, which so many people have already forgotten. But the hope of one football team helped almost sing-handedly turn the city around. A silly game of football was able to give promise and hope.
And now… after so many decades, the CITY of NEW ORLEANS is in the SUPERBOWL!! I am proud to be a SAINT. I love and respect the colts, but I am so happy for a team that has come from nothing to SOMETHING in a very short amount of time.
GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grandpa Leroy Gunstone — 1928 to 2010 — Olympia, WA
Posted on February 6, 2010
My grandfather went to be with Jesus last weekend. In getting ready to share at his memorial next week, I was going thru some old photos to remember the life he lived. It is always bitter sweet reflecting on a lost loved one. But I wanted to share a few fond memories…
Grandpa always had a goofy grin on his face.
Grandpa always wore a speedo around the water.
Grandpa never left the driveway without the camper.
Grandpa had the most distinct voice.
Grandpa gave rad presents.
Grandpa ALWAYS looked on the back of greeting cards given to him to make SURE they were Hallmark.
Grandpa is the reason I will always yell GO COUGS.
Grandpa was the world’s FASTEST eater (grew up on farm, and to save time he left tractor running and scarfed at lunch).
I loved boating and camping with Grandpa.
I got my Grandpa’s beard and chin genes.
I have a scar on my foot from swimming with Grandpa in the San Juans.
I get 50% of my adventuresome spirit from my Grandpa (other 50% from my pops and 100% from my God).
I almost sank the boat, truck and camper when doing “brake patrol” on the boat ramp.
I pushed his car 3 miles with my car when his cooling system went out in Tacoma.
I wish I had more time out in the wilderness with Grandpa.
I learned a lot of good traits and skills of Grandpa from my Uncle Don, his son.
I HATED seeing Grandpa suffer in his last hours.
I LOVE knowing the Grandpa is no longer trapped inside his earthly flesh.
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Obituary:
G. Leroy Gunstone, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 31, at Auburn Regional Medical Center. LeRoy was born on August 12, 1928 in Olympia, Washington to Lloyd and Hazel Gunstone.
LeRoy and his sister Joan were raised on a farm south of Olympia in a community called Littlerock/Maytown. This farm and others nearby were the result of two brothers homesteading the area in the mid-1800s. Throughout his early childhood and until he went to college, LeRoy’s time was spent helping his father and mother build a thriving dairy farm and later a meat-packing business.
LeRoy graduated from Olympia High School in 1946 and left for The State College of Washington in Pullman Washington, now known as Washington State University. He graduated in 1951 with a BS in Agriculture. He was hired and worked for Boeing Aircraft Company of Seattle Washington for his entire working life of 35 years until his retirement in 1986. During his career he worked on many strategic military programs for Boeing, such as Peacekeeper, B-52, KC-135, Minuteman, E3A and ALCM. These projects took him to several countries around the world.
LeRoy’s life was shaped by a fateful encounter with fellow State College classmate Robert Herzog who later became his close lifelong friend. Through their mutual passionate love for the outdoors they took their families on numerous adventures in backpacking, skiing, hunting and boating for over 40 years. In the early 1970s he, along with his rafting friends, formed the Boeing Whitewater and Touring Club, BE’WET’. Through the whitewater club he met and married Ardieta Harrison and together they spent numerous years rafting whitewater rivers throughout the greater Northwest. LeRoy and Ardieta also made many snowbird trips with his custom-built camper and 34’ trailer, traveling as far south as Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
LeRoy was a very adventuresome man who developed many skills throughout his lifetime. He possessed the ability to problem solve and fix many different mechanical challenges. He demonstrated his kindness and generosity to others by helping them with whatever “fix-it” need they had. This usually led to invitations to the outdoor activities that he dearly loved. Most who came in contact with him reaped the benefits of his skills and outdoorsman enthusiasm. He leaves behind his faithful companion Ardieta; his sister Joan; three children, Denise, Debbie & Donald; three step-children, Tom, Janet, and Pam; 16 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his step-son Mark.
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Some old slides were fished out of the dusty box and I really enjoyed looking back on the life of my grandfather…
Tho this photo has poor quality, I LOVE this photo…
The best birthday present a sixteen year old man could get is the rifle his grandfather shot a bear with… yup… I GOT IT!!
Bill, the rad lookin dude on the left, continued backpacking into his late 90’s before retiring from his life… what a beast.
Something about this photo makes me proud to have been his grandson.
Sorry for the gore, but this image just shows that he did it all… To bring a Moose down says a lot about a man…
I NEVER ONCE saw my grandpa’s truck without the camper on it. He commuted to work with it, went to 7/11 with it, safeway…
He was always packed and ready for the next adventure.
Totally classic grandpa Leroy
Gramps never had to lie about fish stories, cause he actually did catch that many fish…
Definitely Grandpa’s favorite past-time… His garage was packed with rafting gear. He scaled the rapids of nearly every wicked river of North America. I never got the chance to cruise along as his health failed before I was old enough, but I dream of the adventures he went on with a raft beneath his butt.
I love that smile.
Sharpe — Back Street — Tacoma, WA
Posted on February 6, 2010
Started my birthday weekend off just right… basking in the 60 degree february sunshine shooting the wonderful Sharpe family…
Forgiveness
Posted on February 6, 2010
Video shown at the college ministry last night
Skate Park — Vintage — Ministry
Posted on February 5, 2010
Had a sunny afternoon to kill so I headed down to the local skate park to chill with the kids. Some of these dudes have some wicked skills on the skate. I had a good time hanging with them and snaggin some tricks with the cam. There definitely is a mission field in the skate park.
So many kids just escaping reality and trying to fit in with what is cool and “in”. Cool to just hang with them and be real and get to know them. I will definitely be heading back. Kids listen when there is a camera and they are in their comfort zone.
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skate park puyallup from Jeff Marsh on Vimeo.
Connor Miller — Rad — Puyallup, WA
Posted on February 5, 2010
The pups…
Posted on February 4, 2010
Just a lazy afternoon with my buddies…
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brown town
His fav place to chill
Luna
Three leg
iMPERIAL mOTION — “I’m Involved” — Haiti
Posted on February 4, 2010
I put this video together for a buddy of mine, Joel Parker. He is a local non-profit guru who produced the snowboard film ONEYEAR that I just got done touring in Europe. He is also a local college pastor. Joel and his buddy Drew headed down to Haiti after the tragic event and shot some footage and helped out the people, simply trying to catch a vision and create awareness. This video is a short film to show the footage and inspire people to get involved.
Wednesday night was Joel’s 32nd birthday party at the Forza Puyallup, where nearly 300 people showed up to donate tents, listen to live bands and support the cause. “All I want for my birthday is 1000 tents” was Joel’s message.
He got his wish.
Komo 4 news and The News Tribune showed, as well as Roman Holiday, Michael Rabb and the [forgot his bands name], Marc Wymore, Trevor Davis and Imperial Motion clothing company.
This is a must watch…
Imperial Motion – I’m Involved – Haiti from Jeff Marsh on Vimeo.
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Joel and Drew get ALL credit for these photos… Just needed to share them.
Friday Night Lights
Posted on January 31, 2010
May have been one of the more awkward shoots to date… no need for details…
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This is what a headlamp looks like when a bucket of glass is thrown at you
Yes, it was as creepy as it looks…
Early Sunrise
Posted on January 31, 2010
Not a bad view… definitely created by a Divine paintbrush
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Thank you Jeffrey! It brought tears to my ears. I am thankful you had some fun times and memories of him, and that you shared them. We all carry many gifts, and his spirit of adventure lives on in you and my brother. ( i have to work at it), but my boating spirit is from him and love of the mountains. Thank you for sharing!