I just came across this page and was shocked to see this news. Steve was a very special person. He gave me a job at Last Chance back in '77 when I really needed help and he even allowed me to work full time after I broke my leg playing for the Last Chance Softball Team. I still have the Last Chance uniform! Lot's of amazing memories from my time with Steve and Last Chance. Steve was one of the kindest and giving people I ever met! Unfortunately, I lost touch with Steve, the team, and Last Chance after recovering from the broken leg it was off to the U.S. Air Force and eventually settled in California. Godspeed Steve!

I just returned from a lengthy vacation to the devastating news of Steve's death. I was honored to have had Steve pitch (and win) on our Home Plate team for many years. Not only was I privileged to play behind him, I was fortunate to count him among my dearest friends. He will always be remembered as one of our very best teammates. Steve will be missed, but never forgotten.

Last Chance, what a Tucson memory!  I always had a great time there with many of my friends who knew and loved you!

I'm so sorry to hear of the family loss. Steve was a great guy. My husband Danny and I enjoyed his visits and jokes about, It's fixed up now, lets sell while the market is tanked. We had a kick with him. Rest in Peace my friend, our thoughts and love are with your family and our fond memories of you live on.

Steve was one of the kindest and most generous people I've ever known.  We met in 1969 at the University of Illinois and I'm proud to have been his friend.  We were fraternity brothers and shared more than a few adventures during our college years and thereafter.  My prayers go out for his family and friends in Tucson at his untimely loss.

As a cousin, I always admired your kindness and generosity. I regret that distance separated us as adults, but I cherish every moment we have been able to share in the past few years. We miss you!

Steve,
Thank you for being a friend when I was just a teenager! You have always been in my thoughts and now my prayers.

My Hart is heavy with lost of my friend. I played ball with Steve along time ago. We friends, enjoyed his happy friendly smile and personally. We all will miss "Turkey" as he was called. Aloha my FRIEND, brahdah Cal.

Steve Tucson and Senior Softball will miss you and so will I you were a great teammate and mostly a great person rest in peace my friend

You were a dear friend and father figure for me and my brother. You will not be forgotten. We will miss you dearly and are sad you are gone but may you rest in peace and I hope to see you in Heaven. Thank you for your kindness and love. We love you.

Steve I remember all the times that I would say to you: "UNLOCK....UNLOAD....UNLEASH IT!  Now the angels will have a pitcher in heaven!!  Brake....Stop....Brake....Stop!!!  Rest in Peace!!!

Rest in Peace brother, you were a good friend to many, and to many, you will be dearly missed.

Steve, an honorable teammate and friend, you will be sorely missed!

Steve, it was an honor playing on the Bandits with you and even better knowing you. Rest in peace.

Dave and Angie

Goodbye Steven....you were a special person.  You were always there to help anyone in need.  You were kind, good hearted, honorable and noble.  RIP Steven......you'll be missed and remembered.

Steve was a Great team mate and awesome addition to any team.  It was a pleasure to know him and be part of his life.

Thank you for being part of the Bandit team!  You will be missed.

Last Chance was one of the places that made Tucson legendary in the '70s. I remember playing softball against their excellent team, who were not only great sportsmen but also hosted great post-game celebrations. Mr. Marshall's family can be proud of his contribution to local culture.

 Steve you were one of the nicest people that I ever met .  I never heard you say anything bad about anyone and you were always willing to help others.  God definitely blessed you and has rewarded you by giving you eternal happiness.  Save a spot on the roster for me. "Fast Freddie"

OBITUARY

Stephen James Marshall

November 12, 1949 – February 2, 2016

Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial

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