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Robert Marsh Obituary
Robert "Bob" Lee Marsh, 98, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2016 in Harrisonburg, Va.
The Marshes resided in Massanutten, Va. before becoming residents of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) in 2011. Bob retained his zest for being active until the last days of his life. The contentment he achieved in his long life is a testament to the Christian Endeavor values he honored throughout his days.
Born July 15, 1917 in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late, Raymond G. Marsh and Carrie Edith Rhodes. In 1937, he graduated from The University of Akron where he was a member of the golf team and the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He married his college sweetheart, Louise Butler Jobe, on January 31, 1941 and soon after was commissioned into the Army Air Corps. Bob served at Camp Kearns, Utah from 1942 until 1945. After the war, the Marshes returned home where they raised their three children. Bob spent 35 years managing the family business, the Marsh Hardware Company, before retiring to Sun City West, Ariz. in 1980, where the couple joined their siblings and enjoyed retirement activities (dancing, golf, and crafts). For a decade, the Marshes also were busy tracking progenitors. In 1999, each published a family history (Marsh, Butler) that proudly traced forebears to the earliest days of the Nation.
Bob's survivors will endeavor to build upon that proud family legacy. Predeceased by his wife, Louise Jobe Marsh (d. 2012), he is survived by daughters, Carolyn Halachoff and Nancy Marsh-Ayers; and son, Richard Marsh; grandchildren, Laura Chidester, Leah Willits, Allison Mosher, and Robert Marsh; and great-grandchildren, Alexander Chidester, Savannah Chidester, Ashley Willits, Addelyn Willits, and MacKenzie Mosher.
The family invites friends to join them in a Remembrance Gathering to be held at VMRC Park Gables (#301), 1 to 3 p.m. on Bob's birthday, July 15, 2016. A memorial site is being built on www.legacy.com to share memories, videos and photos. Mailings can be sent to Nancy Marsh-Ayers at 1826 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22202. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Ohio. You can send your condolences to the Marsh family by visiting www.kygers.com.
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Nancy Marsh-Ayers
June 15, 2025
Dad
It's Father's Day and I'm thinking of you. So many wonderful memories and so much love for you and all the ways you enriched my life. I miss you. Love you, Nancy
Nancy
December 7, 2024
It's December 7th, a day that will live in infamy and one remembered well by those of your generation who stepped up to serve our Country. I'm forever proud of the service you and Mom made to the WWII effort as part of the Army Air Corps..
Throughout World War II the Kearns Air Base served primarily as a training field for Air Corps personnel. The base officially opened as an adjunct of the Army Air Force Training Command on July 20, 1942, and on August 15 became a basic training center. A donation has been given to expand the World War II Museum in New Orleans to honor you, Dad and Uncle Dave Judson and Uncle Jerry West who gave his all. On this special day, we remember your collective contributions to the war effort.
Love Lasts forever
Nancy Marsh-Ayers
June 19, 2024
Dad, ever in my memories, always in my heart. Love Nancy
Nancy
March 9, 2024
Introducing Theodore (Teddy) Marsh, son of Rob and Mary and your great grandson. He's already got the 'hardware' gene helping his Dad restore their home and kissed his first girl this week, much to the chagrin of the school kindergarten principal:) Wish you were here to share stories about the Marsh family with him but no doubt Rob will add his recollections when Teddy is old enough to start reading your book. Miss you every day.
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Nancy
March 9, 2024
Introducing your great grandson, Henry Marsh. You'd be proud on how Rob and Mary are raising Henry and his big brother Teddy and no doubt thrilled that both boys will move forward the Marsh name. Think of you often. Love Nancy
Nancy
July 20, 2023
As the sun sets in Massanutten, your birthday passes once again on this July 15th and I give thanks for the many ways you enriched my life. You led such an incredible life and left a wonderful legacy. I miss you, Dad
Leah
June 18, 2023
Happy Father´s Day to the ones with us on earth and the ones in heaven! Today is bitter sweet as one of the best fathers and grandfathers that ever walked this earth, passed 7 years ago this day. Nancy and Rick, I´m thinking of you. I remember the huge hole this left in my life and our families. My only grandfather I knew. He was a man that lit up every room he entered, with such a gentle heart and impactful smile. Had mom been here today, we´d be celebrating my gramps as we had in years past, with cherry ice cream, his fav while laughing about his peanut MnM´s in the van console, his literal card thumbs, best O h card games, and his famous salt steak. Enjoy each moment with those you love and if today is a hard day for you, know you´re not alone as you remember.
Nancy
June 15, 2023
You and Mom built this lovely home and our family shares memories for a lifetime, thanks to you both.
Nancy
June 15, 2023
Nancy
June 15, 2023
Nancy
June 15, 2023
Remembering you with love and missing you every day.
Nancy
Daughter
March 20, 2023
Dad, Time marches on and sometimes I feel like I'm living your life all over again as the challenges of aging come to all of us. You never complained, dug deep and kept on giving of yourself to family. I so admired you and how you stepped up to each challenge in life with determination. No one respected or adored you more than I did. I miss you and am forever glad I could be there when you needed me. Today, I shall plant a grove of trees in your honor. Love Nancy
Ramona Ritchie
June 19, 2022
Hard to believe it´s been 6 years. I hope you and your families are well
Nancy
July 15, 2021
If only this was a celebration of your birthday instead of a remembrance of the many ways you touched our lives. No Dad was a better mentor, no man a better husband, no grandfather a more generous person and no individual a better role model. We all miss you. Love you forever.
Leah Wil
July 18, 2020
Missing you pop! Hard to believe youd be 103! We had vanilla ice cream and cherry pie on your birthday. Hope you, gram, and mom were all together in your special day. We love and miss you all. ❤ Leah and family
July 4th at the Willard
Nancy Marsh-Ayers
July 15, 2020
On this your birthday, so many memories of you come back as I remember your life. I miss you and cherish those memories. I am forever blessed to be your daughter. . I love you. Nancy
Leah Wil
June 19, 2020
I miss you Gramps. This year I hope you, mom, and gram are enjoying cherry ice cream as we remember you. We love you.
Nancy Ayers
June 17, 2020
Thought about you as I visited Nags Head for the last time and the home on Cobbs Way. Every blind you hung and room you painted reminded me of how many times you stepped up to help me with fixing up one of my homes. Bless you for that. Miss you. Love Nancy
Leah W
July 15, 2019
Happy Birthday pops. I miss you and hope you're enjoying black cherry ice cream today. We love you. ❤
Leah W
June 19, 2019
Nancy
June 17, 2019
In Memory of You, Dad, on Father's Day 2019
There is an empty chair and a part of me cannot believe that you will never again sit there.
My heart will always grieve, but I know my tears are less for you and more for me.
Your pain is gone and your soul flies free,
and I know that a part of you is still here with me.
Deep in my soul where only I can see, there is my love for you and your love for me.
Forever grateful for having you as my Dad.
Nancy
Christmas at Nicklaus
June 17, 2019
Beautiful Nicklaus Home in Massanutten Virginia
June 17, 2019
Bob, Nancy & Dion Florida 2015
June 17, 2019
Happy Hours at Sunset in PCB, Florida
June 17, 2019
Morning View from Landmark Holiday Beach Resort in PCB, Floridan
June 17, 2019
Winter in Florida. What's not to like!!
June 17, 2019
Bob & Dion Panama City Beach Florida
June 17, 2019
Bob & Dion Florida 2015
June 17, 2019
Dad
Nancy Ayers
June 17, 2019
Nancy Marsh-Ayers
March 10, 2019
Memories of the love you and Mom shared and the daily thanks I have for all you both did for me. May we all so inspire other to treasure family.
Your loving daughter, Nancy
Nancy Ayers
July 15, 2018
We remember you and the things you loved on this your birthday including geraniums and ice cream. With great affection and appreciation for the memories, tomorrow we pass on the beautiful Vancouver home you and Mom built which has been kept in immaculate condition just as you would have wanted. Although we reluctantly close this Massanutten chapter, we know the new owner is excited to enjoy the home's magnificent presence on mountain. Be at peace with Mom, knowing things were handled just as you would have wanted with attention to every detail and seeing that family and friends gave new homes to your many treasures. With much love...Nancy
Nancy Ayers
June 18, 2017
On this Father's Day and now one year from your passing, I am filled with sadness and love. Throughtout this year working on your estate, I have been reminded of the full life you led and the legacy you left behind for us. When it comes to Dads, you were the best. How'd I get so lucky. I Love you. Nancy
Nancy Marsh-Ayers
April 7, 2017
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you as do so many others. How blessed I was to have you in my life and call you my father. I love you, Dad.
June 26, 2016
What a blessing to know your family and care for your parents. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Ramona Ritchie
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