YOUR ASSOCIATION
IN MEMORIAM
Ida Marshall Ida Francis Marshall, 96, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on August 26, 2023. Marshall was a career journalist and a sta mem- ber of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) from 1968–1988, serving as associate editor and then editor-in- chief of the Journal of Environmental Health . She was a proud Colorado native and grew up on a cattle ranch. She was a music lover and provided her children with a music education they have used throughout their lives. She loved and was proud of her chil- dren and grandchildren. She was a good friend to all of her many friends. She loved to paint, to go on family road trips and picnics, and appreciated the fall colors of her home state. Marshall attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism. She began her career in a Chicago advertising agency where she was an assistant space buyer for 3 years. Finding Colorado a more attractive environment, she returned to her home state and was an assistant to the editor of the National Fur News for 4 years. Following this position, she worked for 4 years as an editorial assistant and editor of the Home Department of Western Farm Life . She then went on to join the sta of the American Cattle Producer , which was the ocial publication of the American National Cattlemen’s Association. In August 1968, Marshall was employed by NEHA as the asso- ciate editor of the Journal of Environmental Health . She took over the tasks of editing, writing, layout, and production of the Journal . Along with her work on the Journal , Marshall was responsible for producing brochures and newsletters, as well as selling and man- aging the exhibits for the Annual Educational Conference. In 1974, Marshall was honored with the A. Harry Bliss Edi- tor’s Award. The Bliss Award recognizes outstanding writers, col- umnists, reviewers, editors, and other contributors who advance the cause and interests of the association and the environmen- tal health profession through the Journal . From the 1974 July/ August issue of the Journal , the following is the description of her award presentation: Journal Associate Editor Ida Marshall was so taken by sur- prise at being named the 1974 Journal Editors’ Award win- ner that she could not think of appropriate words to express her excitement or gratitude at being so honored at the awards presentation banquet. Anyway, she says the credit must go to all those who contribute to the Journal , those who read it and those who give constructive criticism so that she can do something to help make it a better publication—and thanks to those who recognize the work that goes into it. In 1978, her title was upgraded to editor-in-chief under NEHA Executive Director Dr. Lawrence J. Krone. In 1982, Dr. Krone resigned from his position and Marshall was appointed acting
administrator of the NEHA headquarters oce pending the per- manent appointment of an executive director. She served in that position from August 1982–May 1983. Trenton G. Davis, NEHA president from 1982–1983, awarded Marshall with one of his five Presidential Citations in appreciation of her serving as act- ing administrator in tandem with her duties as editor-in-chief of the Journal . The last Journal in which Marshall was attributed as editor-in- chief was the March/April 1988 issue. After she departed from NEHA, Marshall spent the last years of her career working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Along with a lasting impact on our organization and the Journal , Marshall positively aected the people that she worked with. “Ida Marshall was the best of colleagues, the most caring of friends, and a well-rounded and decent human being. As past president of NEHA, I served with her in many capacities, including the edito- rial board of the Journal of Environmental Health of which she was a most capable editor-in-chief. My wife Lorraine and I have fond memories of her. She will never be forgotten for her example is what our world needs now,” stated Dr. Amer El-Ahraf. Dr. Robert W. Powitz echoed this sentiment: “Ida was a great lady. She helped publish my first paper in the Journal of Envi- ronmental Health in 1975 and I had the pleasure of working with her in the Denver oce 3 years later. As editor-in-chief, she was constantly busy, but her door was always open for a quick chat and a warm smile. She left one beautiful legacy and will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. Thank you Ida for all you have done.” We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mar- shall. We are indebted to her for the work, dedication, and passion that she poured into the pages of the Journal , which elevated the Journal and our organization. We strive to uphold this legacy of excellence that she established during her tenure with our organi- zation. She will be greatly missed. Source: The Denver Post (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ denverpost/name/ida-marshall-obituary?id=52994148). Journal of Environmental Health (various back issues). Editor’s Note: If you would like to share information about the passing of an environmental health professional to be mentioned in a future In Memoriam, please contact Kristen Ruby-Cisneros at kruby@neha.org. The Journal will publish the In Memoriam section twice a year in the June and December issues, or in other issues as determined appropriate.
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