Dave Marsh -- Bird Cem., Pleasant View KS - Homemade Tombstones on Waymarking.com

The homemade tombstone of Dave Marsh sits in an interesting family plot which may reflect the changing fortunes of this family.

The first tombstons is a carved concrete marker with MARSH carved out in large block letters.

Next to it is the waymarked homemade tombstone. This smaller square concrete marker features a shape of a tombstone drawn into the wet concrete wth a tool. Only the name "Dave Marsh" is scratched into the wet concrete.

The third gravemarker is the temporary metal marker installed by funeral homes.

The Find-a-Grave website has some information about Dave Marsh: (visit link)

"Died at Sulphur OK May 26th 1924
DAVID MARSH
Born in Weir KS Dec 29 1890, age 33 years 4 months 27 days

Funeral services Thursday afternoon, Rev. Alcorn officiating
From the Ira Marsh residence.

Burial will take place at Bird Cemetery"

Date of Birth: 29 Dec 1890 Date of Death: 26 May 1924 Material: Concrete Web Site: Not listed

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