Marshall Lee Bundrant

Marshall Lee Bundrant, 37, of Girard, passed away suddenly on Friday November 7, 2014 at Northside Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1977 in Grove City, Pa.  Marshall was a hero all his life. He struggled to overcome many disabilities, yet courageously was always smiling.  Marshall loved everyone and was known for his huge heart and loving, compassion to others.  He was born to Karsen I Bundrant prematurely. His first 45 days were spent struggling to survive. He was adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Craig Allen Michael (Allyson Krist).  Marshall was a standout swimmer. Through his school years he loved to swim and enjoyed all sports with his brothers, Adam and Jeremy . Marshall loved to collect action figues, especially movie icons like, Batman, Superman and wrestlers. He loved animals and shared his home with his canine companion Kodi. He especially idolized Elvis and would pop his collar up at the first strands of an Elvis song. He graduated with great honor from Fairhaven School in Niles, Ohio on May 30, 2000. Marshall traveled with his family from Canada all the way to Florida. As an organ donor, Marshall continues to share his soft heart and un-matched love with others. Marshall made his home with his mother, Rev. Allyson Krist, his two brothers, Adam J. Clarke (fiancee Christina Good) and (Wm.) Jeremy Clarke (fiancee Charlotee Rogers). He is survived by Karsen I Bundrant and her husband Clifford Gregg, uncles Steve Bundrant, Dan Bundrant and his most beloved uncle Mickey L. Bundrant. He is also survived by his sisters Ann C. Minshull and Tracy K. Minshull-Flowers.  He is preceded in death by his loving grandfather, Stephen M. Krist and great-grandmother, Anna C. Krist and adoptive father Craig Allan Michael. Private services were held at the request of the family. Services were conducted by Marshall's mother, Rev. Allyson L.Krist. The family requests any material contributions be sent to Blackstone Funeral Home, 672 Churchill Rd., Girard, Ohio to help defray the funeral expenses. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the Bundrant - Krist family.