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Marshal Robert Fisher

2000 - 2018

Marshal Robert Fisher obituary, 2000-2018, Tallahassee, FL

BORN

2000

DIED

2018

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Bevis Funeral Home - Tallahassee

200 John Knox Road

Tallahassee, Florida

Marshal Fisher Obituary

Marshal Robert Fisher

Tallahassee - Marshal Robert Fisher, age 17, passed away on May 14, 2018, in Tallahassee, Florida, after a four-year struggle with form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Marshal was born August 17, 2000 in Tallahassee.

Marshal and Betsy Fisher, of Tallahassee, became a forever family through the Leon County court system when adoption became official on September 17, 2013. The following May, Marshal was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

Marshal studied at Leon High school through the tenth grade. He had an abiding interest in nature - all things animal and insect. He was an imaginative artist, creator and builder, from taking art lessons to building Legos and model kits. He also enjoyed flying remote control airplanes, riding his recumbent bike, fishing and playing tennis.

Marshal continued to live courageously while fighting through numerous surgeries, amputation, chemotherapy, radiation, visits and stays at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, St. Jude in Memphis and Tallahassee Memorial.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Fisher, his grandparents, Elizabeth and Robert Fisher of Hendersonville, North Carolina, his aunt, Julie Fisher Gunter (Barry) of Birmingham, Alabama, his uncle, Bobby Fisher (Erin) of Pomfret, Connecticut, and many beloved cousins and the extended families of both Fishers and MacKays, who were a part of Marshal's journey for the last four years.

Countless people helped Marshal on this journey; doctors, nurses, caregivers, students, friends, and family. Marshal never met a stranger and always made the underdog feel appreciated. Marshal and Betsy were an Ambassador Family for Children's Miracle Network at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00am at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2200 N. Meridian Rd. A reception will follow in their fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Marshal's memory to support Pediatric Solid Tumor research. Contributions should be made out to the UF Foundation, Inc., adding "In memory of Marshal Fisher" in the memo line, and mailed to: UF Health Cancer Center, Office of Development, PO Box 103633, Gainesville, FL 32610.

Scotti Barden of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Fisher family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

Published by Tallahassee Democrat from May 17 to May 18, 2018.
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I will remember this soft spoken young man and his encouragement to keep on fighting. He and I met several times at the Seminole RC club in Tallahassee. He was and inspiration and a joy to hang out with.
You will all be in my thought's.

Randy Yarborough

May 21, 2018

Dear Mrs Fisher
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your precious son Marshall. He was truly an amazing and inspirational young man that touched so many lives. It was always a pleasure to have him as a patient and he will never be forgotten . May you find peace in knowing both he and his family were so loved by the Peds family at TMH. Sending you all prayers for peace during this most difficult time.. rest in sweet peace Marshall.. forever in our hearts.

Amy R.

May 18, 2018

Marshal was truly the most efforvescent spirit I have ever known. He was the personification of love. Together, he and Betsy become one love who deeply touched each life they encountered. They both are forever heros and earth angels. I love you both forever!

Kathleen Carter

May 18, 2018

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May 17, 2018

Dear Betsy, may you find comfort knowing Marshal's all too short life was special and wonderful because you were his angel Mom. Together you fought the fight! May he finally be at peace and finding joyful rest in heaven. We love you.

Sheila Costigan

May 17, 2018

Dear Betsy and the Fisher family: Marshal was a bright and shining light - He enriched our lives in his short time with us with his wit and humor and interest in so many artistic and creative things - he will be sorely missed - Sincere sympathy and condolences to you all - Carolyn & Bill Rayboun

May 16, 2018

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