Marsha Applegate

Marsha was born in San Francisco, California, to parents Russell L. And Alyce Robertson. She grew up in Salem, Oregon, graduating from South Salem High School, the Western Oregon State College, with a degree in Education and Humanities. She married Steven P. Applegate on July 20,1968. Marsha taught mostly 3d grade in the Salem area, and retired from teaching at Lord High School at McClaren Correctional Institution. Marsha had a gift for teaching kids that struggled, and made positive changes in the young men she taught. Her greatest joy was her family. Marsha cared for her parents, had two loving daughters, five grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.
Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Russell L. and Alyce Robertson. She is survived by her husband Steven P. Applegate, her Daughters Jill (Chad) Lounsbury and Erya Applegate, her Grandchildren Mckensy (Joey) Graetzer, Claire Lounsbury, Leo, Sam, and Stella Munks, and her Great Granddaughter Bryndle Graetzer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Orgeonschoolsfoundation.org/make-a-donation
There will be a private memorial for the immediate family.