Obituary
James Elton Marble, age 90, died peacefully on October 12, 2023. Jim was born to Harry and Madeline Marble in Vancouver WA. He graduated from Vancouver High School in 1951 and continued studies at Stanford University and Clark College before joining the US Army during the Korean conflict. Immediately after completing service in Japan he entered the University of Washington where he earned a Masters in Creative Writing and later a Doctorate in Philosophy. During a career in college administration he became intrigued by the new personal computers and enjoyed teaching colleagues how to write programs for the early Apple computers. He retired to design and build a home on San Juan Island WA with his wife, Pam. Later they built a second home in New Hampshire before moving to Venice FL. Jim enjoyed exploring distant lands and learning about other cultures. He circled the globe twice while traveling with Pam. In Venice he returned to the challenge of golf and especially enjoyed playing with his buddies at Lake Venice Golf Club. Along the way Jim continued to play with words, constructing stories using different formats with a desire to emphasize human connection. In his last years he talked of how he was profoundly affected by human suffering that was caused by the bombs dropped on Japan and the impact a single event can have on future generations. During his military service he witnessed some of the consequences and from then on he wanted to use the written word to encourage connection and understanding. Jim was predeceased by his parents and sister, Marianne Van House. He is mourned by his dearest friend Pamela Marble and children from a previous marriage, daughter Karen Olson, son Brent Marble (Brad Clark), grandchildren Evan McCallister (Suzy Arciga), Joshua McCallister, Nicole Jackson (Brian), multiple great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jim asked for no memorial services. His family members wish to thank the kind and attentive staff at Bayshore Guest Home & Gardens and Tidewell Hospice staff who provided freedom from pain during his final days. Donations in his honor may be given to your favorite charity. Baldwin Brothers of Venice is honored to serve the Marble family.