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Marshall Phillips Obituary
November 25, 1953 - March 2, 2013
Resident of Santa Cruz
Marshall was 59 when he went home to see his beloved Jesus, grandmother, parents and past friends. He loved life and was always a humble man.
Born in Hollywood, he was a native of Santa Cruz County. He grew up on a ranch on Calabasas Rd. He always loved football and he played high school ball at Watsonville and Aptos High. Marshall went on to later referee football and coach a number of little league teams.
He loved his kids, family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, his houseboat, cars, and traveling. He enjoyed annual trips to Iowa to visit family, friends and to help in the corn harvest. Marshall was a Christian man who always forgave quickly, gave overwhelmingly and loved eternally. He was in the real estate business before working nearly 30 years at Safeway but he never gave up his passion for real estate. He obtained a lot in life and achieved success throughout, but always remained a humble man. If asked he would have told you that none of his possessions mattered because he would have given them all away.
He is survived by his children Jason and Michelle, his grandkids Yvette and Elijah, his sister Debra and many nieces and nephews. Marshall was a father, a grandpa, a mentor, and a friend to many in the community. He will be extremely missed. The service, opern to all of his friendsfrom the community, will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 2:00pm at Santa Cruz Memorial ~ Mission Chapel, 1927 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. If you would like to send your condolences to Marshall's family, share your memories, view or post photos, or light a candle, please visit www.scmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Phillips
Rob Learn
March 2, 2023
Been too long. Miss you dude. Dance with the angels and meet us when we get there.
Rob Learn
February 28, 2022
Marshall was a good dude. He's not been forgotten.
Rob Learn
March 1, 2021
Good man. Great heart. Missed by many. Thinking about you big boy.
Rob Learn
February 29, 2020
Marshall was a good man. Went to high school with him. My daughter also worked with him for awhile and she liked him too. Why do the good people seem to pass way before their time? Dance with the angels my brother.
Rob Learn
February 28, 2019
Good dude. Played football at Aptos High. Always friendly. Would see him working with a smile at Safeway. RIP my brother.
July 8, 2013
I just heard of your passing tonight on one of my late night stops to Safeway. I hadn't been in there for a while and wondered why I hadn't seen you. So sad to hear of your passing. You were always kind and fun to talk to. You will be missed. RIP Marshall.
-Michael Epperson
March 31, 2013
Marshall had such a kind heart and a lovely smile to match.Although, I hadn't known him very long, that didn't stop him from offering a helping hand when it was needed. His kindness and gentle soul has touched my daughter's and my heart. RIP Marshall, you earned it.
Kerry and Laura Brown
Joe Madsen
March 31, 2013
Marsh, Nards, Great Friend, not me, him. Can't remember Marshall ever asking for anything only giving, a lot like Christ in that way. What a great picture. Will ever miss ya Madsen
March 16, 2013
I will miss you at cruz car wash. Tony
March 11, 2013
May thoughts and prayers are with the family at the difficult time.....I just saw Marshall a few weeks ago and got caught up on baseball and our "boys"......you will be missed
Roxana and Shaun Mehl
Patrick Moore
March 9, 2013
I will miss you at Safeway my friend . I will miss our talks about the NFL and Twin Lakes Church .
God bless you .
Rolando Donato
March 7, 2013
I will miss you greatly Marshall. You were a great friend to me
Rob Learn
March 6, 2013
Marshall was a good man. I've never seen him without his open heart and smile. I've been blessed to have known him since the good old days of Aptos High. My daughter Caylee worked with him at Safeway. She said Marshall always liked to remind her of our days back then. I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
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