Obituaries | 1990-1999

MARC J. AUGUSTINE, an artist who specialized in structural displays and graphics, died Oct. 26, 2014, at age 38. He also studied at Dartmouth College and received his BFA degree from the University of Connecticut. An award-winning artist in creative design concepts, he created unique environments for Urban Outfitters and had won numerous best of show awards throughout the Northeast for his unique sign-making, structural displays, sculpture, and graphics. He also carried on his grandfather’s roofing business in Middletown, Conn., and was an avid street rod enthusiast. Among those who survive are his wife, Cynthia Bland Augustine, two brothers, two aunts, and several cousins.

MICHELLE L. SALISBURY, a senior project manager for the State of New York, died Nov. 9, 2014. She was 38. After receiving her degree in government and psychology with honors, she worked for the Cadmus Group as a project manager. In 2007 she received a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University. She then returned to the Albany, N.Y., area, where she was selected as a Carey Fellow for the New York State Division of Budget, and later joined the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority as a senior project manager. She was killed when the car in which she was riding was hit from behind. She was 31 weeks pregnant with her son, who later died. She is survived by her husband, Jon D. Orris, her mother, her grandfather, her brother, and two nieces.

BRIAN LENHARD, an attorney and computer programmer, died Mar. 13, 2014, at age 44. After graduating from Wesleyan he worked at Continental Life Insurance Company and earned an MBA from Villanova University at the same time. A gifted computer programmer, he founded Grayson Consulting and Lightning Bolt Software. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School, from which he graduated in 2004. He clerked for the Honorable Vice Chancellor Stephen P. Lamb in the Delaware Court of Chancery before becoming a commercial litigator at Skadden, Arps in Wilmington, Del. He spent time on pro bono matters and helped with adoption services and children’s literacy programs. He served as general counsel of Lightning Bolt Software, and he and his wife also founded Lenhard/Clark Legal Services. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman as well. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Dodds Lenhard, two children, his parents, his brother, and two nieces.

KIM-MARIE MARSH WALKER was born on October 7, 1969 at Misericordia Hospital, Bronx, New York to Darlene P. Huger Marsh and Arthur Marsh, Jr. The eldest of three siblings, Kim seemed to be one of those rare individuals born with incredible gifts of creativity, intelligence and leadership.

Kim attended P.S. 85 in the NYC public school system. Accepted to the Prep for Prep Program, Kim entered the Birch Wathen Private School for grades 7-12, graduating and making her mark as Class Valedictorian. As a student at Wesleyan University, Kim-Marie often demonstrated a very special ability to give of herself to others. She participated in the Big Sister/Little Sister program. Pursuing her aspiration to become lawyer, Kim-Marie received her law degree form Northeastern Law School. During her time there she also rose to the position of President of Northeastern chapter of BLSA (Black Law Student Association) and Regional Director of the National Black Law Students Association.

Kim-Marie was admitted to the Bar in the states of Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, the District of Columbia, and the Supreme Court. She was a member of the American Bar, DC and Maryland Bar Associations. Practicing her profession, Kim-Marie worked for the Legal Aid Society in NY, advocating for the rights of juveniles, served as Law Clerk for Judge Mott, Washington D.C., was an attorney in the Office of Corporation Counsel and, at the time of her passing, was an Associate at the Law Firm of Anthony Davenport, ESQ, P.C., Washington, DC.

While Law was a major part of her life, family was the joy of her life. The joy erupted even more when she met and then married her all too brief life partner, Ray Walker, on December 18, 1999. What a delight it was for her to send greetings to others under the signature, “The Walkers” Ray, Kim-Marie, Sapphyra and Ena.

Kim-Marie had long ago received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her willingness to openly share her faith caused many around her to more personally embrace that faith as well. She had an almost uncanny ability to touch others in meaningful ways. She also possessed an acerbic wit that sometimes stung but always loved.

Even in the midst of illness and pain, Kim-Marie cheered others along. She has fought a good fight and kept the faith. On Sunday, January 16, 2005, just as the light of the new day dawned, with her God-mother’s arms wrapped around her, Kim-Marie smiled one last earth-bound smile as her spirit rose up to go into the arms of her Lord. She entered into her rest with such a glory and peace on her countenance that could only have come from God.

The list of individuals and people groups who will cherish the memory of Kim-Marie Walker is far too numerous to record. But highlighted among them are most certainly her beloved husband, Ray, the children she so adored and loved with all her heart, 9 year old Sapphyra Imani and 2 year old Ena Patrice; her mother Darlene Huger Marsh, father, Arthur Marsh, Jr, mother-in law and father-in-law, Ena and Ralph Walker; her brother, Cairo K. Marsh and sister, Dara K. Marsh; Grandmother, Rev. Odessa L. Huger, Uncle, Raymond Huger; Aunts, Rev. Dr. Brenda Huger Hazel, Josephine Claybon, Karen Huger and Hilda Brown, Great Aunt Dorothy Stewart and cousins who were more like another brother and sisters, George Hazel, Tracey Fuller and Renee Huger; her brother in law, Ralph (Jr.) Walker, other loving relatives and a true host of friends.

We celebrate your life, Kim-Marie!

Sharon L. Campbell-Evans, a class dean in the undergraduate divisions at Columbia University, died Feb 10, 2008, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was 38. Elected Secretary of the Class of 1991, she was an English major and earned her master’s degree at Teachers College, Columbia University. Subsequently, she joined the Office of Residential and Campus Life at Colgate University. She is survived by her husband, Clayton B. Evans, their son, and her mother.

HENRY A. SPAN, who had been professor of law at George Mason University, died of cancer Jan. 30, 2005 at age 36. He received his degree with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving master’s and doctoral degrees in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, he received his law degree from Yale University and clerked for a New Jersey Supreme Court Justice. At Yale, he was editor of the Yale Law Journal and the Yale Law and Policy Review, in addition to being named an Olin Fellow. Survivors include his parents, Gerald and the Hon. Miriam Span, and his sister.