Eugene Dennis Marsden, a 58-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on May 10. He was 79 years old. Born in Cambridge, Wisconsin, on June 5, 1930, Gene moved to California in 1948, and attended UCLA. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956, then enjoyed a 32-year career with General Telephone, retiring in 1988. He then operated Marsden Brothers Rose Parade Seating until it was sold in 2006. Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margot Marsden; sons Dennis (wife Ruth), David (wife Julia) and Jeff (wife Karen); his sister Sally Klapper; sister-in-law Kathleen Mardsen; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 17 at Corpus Christi Church, 887 Toyopa Dr. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson in Culver City. Donations may be made in Gene?s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the American Parkinson Disease Association.
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