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Landon Marsh Obituary
Landon Christopher Marsh, 25 years old, died on May 18, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 11, 1995. He was working on a degree in Mechanical Engineering from NAU and loved unicycling, writing, hiking, and his friends and family. He was loyal, determined, persistent, insightful and had a unique ability to see the potential of what an object could be, instead of what its intended use was.
For many family members and friends, the world is a darker place without him. He is survived by his new wife, Toni Schwarze; his parents, Christine Marsh and Jerry Marsh; stepmother, Denyse Marsh; brother, Porter Marsh; grandmother, Hannelore Porter; grandfather, Paul Marsh; as well as a step-grandma, step-siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
In a poem he wrote years ago, he said that when he died, he wanted the coroner to find "he lived with three separated ribs on one side because his heart was far to big for his chest cavity" and "his adrenal glands were empty because he didn't like to spend time in his comfort zone." He hoped they'd find "he has parenthetical wrinkles around the edges of his mouth because he loved the sun and never forgot to smile."
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Memories and Condolences
for Landon Marsh
Kimberly Stewart
May 27, 2022
Christine,
Jerry,
I hope the memories of Landon sustain you through the hard times. Sending hugs.
Jonathan Martin
May 19, 2021
My heart goes out to you and your family at this tragic time, Mrs. Marsh. I will lift your name in prayer and ask God to provide solace. I urge you to seek comfort from Jesus. He will redeem your life from the pit and crown you with love and compassion. Seek His presence and he will give you rest.
Megan Pope
December 29, 2020
I will and AM forever missing my Landon. He was everything I didn't have the courage to be.
Fred S
August 5, 2020
I didn’t have too many friends in high school given I joined at a very late stage. I met Landon’s mother first by being her student and I eventually met Landon. We didn’t spend too much time together but I’ll never forget how welcoming it felt to be around him. Being in a new place, new school, unfamiliar faces, etc. Landon was my delightful comfort. We reconnected here and there since high school but I do wish I had stayed more in touch. My deepest condolences to his family.
Christine Marsh
July 11, 2020
Joshua Porter
July 4, 2020
Landon is my cousin. What a wonderful cousin he is. Him and I would talk on the phone often. Our conversations had to be on the phone because Landon was always on a journey. I know Landon is with Jesus in Heaven. I love you very much. Love, Josh
Anh Bui
July 2, 2020
I couldn't believe it when I discovered Landon was gone. I was in such disbelief, that I couldn't write anything for the longest time. We exchanged messages back in March, where he requested to speak on the phone to maintain our friendship and for me to wish him a happy birthday.
I only began to replay the intricacies of all of the memories shared from the time I met him at the climbing crag in Flagstaff, where I was in awe by his technique. Afterwards, I had regular encounters with him in the engineering building. Everytime we got in contact, the conversation we had was either intellectually enriching or a mutual desire for eventually.
The photo attached is the first adventure he invited me to with one of his good friends, Sean L. This was shortly followed by making a home depot run to build stilts, a movie night, a hike in Sedona, followed by cliff diving. He even dropped me off at the airport, as I was scheduled to undertake a research internship in Germany and he went to visit family in San Diego.
He was even kind to offer me to park at his mother's in Phoenix as he and his family traveled to New York during the holidays. He was also an avid trailblazer that made our road biking/unicycling trip and our wilderness snowshoeing and skiing trips more exciting.
Since I left Flagstaff, he was one of my most sincere friends that continued to maintain contact. As lifelong friendships are one of my values, I often spoke to him as if I would hear from him again.
Landon's death served as a reminder to me that tomorrow is never guaranteed, and neither are the ones we love. I do my best to remember that people and moments should not be taken for granted.
I sent my condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Kerri Anderson
June 8, 2020
I met Landon my sophomore year of college in tutoring for calculus. I have known him for about four years now. He was a very unique character and really genuine. The funniest and oddest things about him were that he kept losing or breaking his phone, so he ended up buying a non-smart flip type phone. I think at one point he even resorted to not using a phone. I could almost never reach him, except through Google Hangouts, which was maddeningly funny. He would often call me and if I didnt answer, would leave endearing voicemails. Another funny memory of him was around the time I met himhe would always wear a beanie to hide his hair because it was getting too long, yet he wouldnt get a haircut. One time, I chased him around the room to try to snatch it off to see his hair. He wouldnt let me catch him. The picture below is reminiscent of him not wanting to show his face in photos. His passing is yet another reminder to truly cherish the time you have with the ones you love and make every effort to spend as much time as you can with them. Landon would often make the effort to hang out with me and do homework together or go on runs. I wish I had taken him up on every one of those offers. My heart breaks to lose him and for his family. Remember all the good things he brought into this world.
Ronni Anderson
June 8, 2020
Hannalore, I am so so sorry to hear about your grandson. Its always so devastating when The light of a young life goes out so suddenly. Sending prayers hugs and positive thoughts to you. Ronni & Dick Anderson
Peggy Minard
June 7, 2020
I am heartbroken with the news of Landon's passing. It's been years since I've seen Landon but the first things that come to mind were his quick smile and the mischievous twinkle in his eyes. He was the first friend Scott met at Cherokee and it was great to see their friendship grow. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
George Hicks
June 7, 2020
I will miss Landon much more than can be expressed over text and my deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and acquaintances. Growing up with Landon made a difficult time as is the time of growing up be filled with joyous times that was made even better by being shared with a life long friend, dare I say even a brother because I knew Landon would always support me and give his most sincere advice. Landon and I had very similar ideologies but we could still disagree, or even argue, about anything always coming together in the end to either agree-to-disagree or bring forward evidence that would change the others mind. Seeing Landon was analogous to looking into a biological mirror and losing a person like Landon... those bonds formed out of kinship is something I can never replace.
My best wishes again to all his loved ones, friends and acquaintances. Grief stricken as we are I have a feeling Landon would enjoy seeing all of us triumph, in our own healthy ways and time, over hopelessness in our personal adventures even if he can not join us.
Julie, Joe, Emily and Megan LaMantia
June 7, 2020
Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hassan A
June 7, 2020
Amongst the many beautiful qualities he had, I want to emphasize his power to see the good in everyone. In a world filled with hopelessness, Landon was the friend that carried the beacon of light. Indeed, his heart was too big for this world.
Raquel
June 7, 2020
Landon was truly one of the kindest and brightest people I have ever known. We have had classes together almost every year since kindergarten. We even managed to be enrolled in classes together through college! He was the type of person you felt relieved running into because he was always so quick to be friendly and sincere. Whenever I felt overwhelmed or lost in a lecture, Landon always voluntarily took a moment to run through the information again with me and he never made me feel less than for it. He didnt judge people for their weaknesses. Instead, he went out of his way to tell people what potential he believed they possessed. I did not realize it growing up, but I often did rely on Landon to be a calm voice of reason when I felt uneasy about something. Whether it was a performance we needed to do for a school play, a project we were working on, or personal problem I was dealing with, Landon always had an optimistic outlook on the situation. Nothing seemed to intimidate him, even when we were children. He was always fascinated with how things worked and what could be done to make peoples lives better. It is hard to accept that Landons time here on earth has come to an end, but he spent his lifetime being a light in the lives of those who knew him. He will not be forgotten.
Rest In Peace, old friend.
Sending all of my prayers and strength to his family during this difficult time.
Scott Minard
June 6, 2020
I will be the first to admit I hadn't talked to Landon in a few years. But I know beyond a shadow of a doubt he was still truly one of the good ones.
Landon was my best friend for a good chunk of elementary and middle school, and It's not an over exaggeration to say Landon was the one who taught me how to leave my comfort zone, how to be adventurous, and even how to get into a little trouble now and again. Even at such a young age I cannot even begin to explain here all the adventures and shenanigans we got into back then, and the things my mother would have killed me for at the time if she only knew.
When we briefly reconnected a few years ago it was immediately beyond apparent he had a beautiful mind and an incredible outlook on life. He had story after story of incredible adventures, fantastic plans, and an intoxicating enthusiasm for just about everything. I couldn't be in his presence and not be exited about just about anything and everything.
I had been meaning to reconnect with him even just a week or two ago because he was just undeniably the kind of person you want to have in your life, and even if it had been far too long since I'd had the pleasure of his company, I cannot imagine what a loss this is for those that were much closer with him than myself.
To his family and friends, I don't even begin to have the words, but you have my thoughts, prayers, and condolences. He will be truly missed.
Lois Sugar
June 6, 2020
Chris, Jerry, D
What a tragedy to lose Landon, but a blessing to have raised such an amazing young man. May your memories of him sustain you all.
Mary
June 5, 2020
My thoughts and my heart are with you during this tragic and sad time as you struggle with the loss of your Landon.
Gloria
June 5, 2020
was one of the best people I knew while in highschool. He was a kind, beautiful soul who always knew how to make me smile and laugh. I'm sad to say that I lost contact with him over the years since graduating but I'll never forget his friendship at a time when I didn't have many friends. My heart is heavy for his loss and we all wish he was still here with us.
Amy Hewett-Olatunde
June 5, 2020
We loved him because we love you Christine. His mark on this world is infinite.
Michael Thoennes
June 4, 2020
To the whole Marsh family, please accept our condolences on Landon's passing. What an awesome life he lived! God bless you all.
Jeanne Hanley
June 3, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.
Sue Hooley
June 3, 2020
Sincere Sympathy in the death of Landon. Prayers for all family and friends.
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