Goldie Marsh

Goldie Marsh obituary, Sunnyvale, CA

Goldie Marsh

Goldie Marsh Obituary

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jan. 25, 2011.


Goldie M. Marsh

Resident of Sunnyvale

Nov. 26, 1915-Jan. 21, 2011

Goldie Marsh of Sunnyvale passed away peacefully on January 21. Born in Oil City, PA, November 26, 1915, Goldie was the youngest of three children of Laura and Edward Burkett.

Preceded in death by her three husbands; Leroy Schwab who died in a WW II prison camp after his plane was shot down over Germany, Edward Souza who was killed in a Naval plane crash in Douglas, AZ, and Frederick Marsh who died in 1995.

She is survived by her daughter Vicki La Mar, her son Edward Souza, her grand daughter Tracy Deegan, and her two stepsons Jeff and Frederik Marsh.

Goldie will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother with a heart of gold who was always there to help. She loved fishing, gambling, and fashion, and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY, 1315 Hollen beck Ave., Sunnyvale. A reception will follow at Goldie's residence in Sunnyvale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC, 20090-6011. Please note on the donation: In Memory of Goldie Marsh.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Make a Donation
in Goldie Marsh's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Goldie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Goldie Marsh's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Goldie Marsh's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?