Capt. Bruce C Marshall, USN
March 22, 1936 ~ March 8, 2021
CAPT. BRUCE CAMERON MARSHALL, USN
“POP” (AGE 84)
On Monday, March 8, 2021, Bruce Cameron Marshall died peacefully with family at his side in Ashburn, VA. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Aletha Anne Marshall, daughter Jill Anne (Tim) Hecht, grandchildren Robert David, Hannah Susanne and Holly Grace Hecht. He is also survived by his sister Joyce (Frank) Utter, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bruce was born in the Bronx, New York, to Robert Innis and Georgina Cameron Marshall. He was raised in Tuckahoe, New York, just outside Manhattan. He was an altar boy and member of the children’s choir at Asbury-Crestwood Methodist Church, earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was president of his senior class at Roosevelt High School. Bruce attended Cornell University on a Navy ROTC Scholarship where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity, which resulted in a lifetime of friendships with his brothers.
Immediately after graduation, he embarked on a 30-year career as a naval aviator. He met Anne in San Diego, and after a quick romance they married in Hong Kong, a port call of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. He earned his Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering at Naval Post-Graduate School. He was a tailhook pilot and Commanding Office of VS-37, the last squadron of propellor anti-submarine planes in the Navy. His final command was leading the team that built and rolled out the Goshawk, Navy jet trainer. He retired June 30, 1989.
His Navy Commendations include Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and Navy “E” Ribbon.
He was devoted to St. Matthew's Methodist Church, serving as a regent, Sunday school and confirmation teacher, member of the men’s fellowship and a variety of boards. His Christian faith, thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit was felt by all.
Bruce’s hobbies included completing the daily crossword puzzle, reading, gardening, golf and globetrotting with family and friends. He ended every dinner with dessert, and he especially loved chocolate. He was blessed to attend many activities and special events of Jill and his grandchildren. Bruce was a committed fan of Madison Warhawks, the Virginia Tech Hokies and even the UVA Hoo’s during basketball season. He was affectionally known to many as Pop.
Shortly after moving to Ashby Ponds, Bruce was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a blood platelet disease. While this meant weekly appointments at the hospital, he quickly bonded with his wonderful doctors, nurses and technicians. He was a warrior and role model of patience and grace.
Bruce’s viewing will be held Monday, March 15 at 9:30 AM until time of funeral at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew's Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA. Virginia will allow 250 masked/distanced guests at the service.Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, August 13 at 11am. Guests are asked to arrive 45 minutes in advance, gate guards will direct you to park in queuing lanes. The procession to Bruce's grave site will begin 10 minutes before the service. Flowers may be sent to St. Matthew’s Methodist Church, or memorial donations made to St. Matthew's Methodist Church, Ashby Ponds Scholar’s Fund or Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
“POP” (AGE 84)
On Monday, March 8, 2021, Bruce Cameron Marshall died peacefully with family at his side in Ashburn, VA. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Aletha Anne Marshall, daughter Jill Anne (Tim) Hecht, grandchildren Robert David, Hannah Susanne and Holly Grace Hecht. He is also survived by his sister Joyce (Frank) Utter, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bruce was born in the Bronx, New York, to Robert Innis and Georgina Cameron Marshall. He was raised in Tuckahoe, New York, just outside Manhattan. He was an altar boy and member of the children’s choir at Asbury-Crestwood Methodist Church, earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was president of his senior class at Roosevelt High School. Bruce attended Cornell University on a Navy ROTC Scholarship where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity, which resulted in a lifetime of friendships with his brothers.
Immediately after graduation, he embarked on a 30-year career as a naval aviator. He met Anne in San Diego, and after a quick romance they married in Hong Kong, a port call of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. He earned his Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering at Naval Post-Graduate School. He was a tailhook pilot and Commanding Office of VS-37, the last squadron of propellor anti-submarine planes in the Navy. His final command was leading the team that built and rolled out the Goshawk, Navy jet trainer. He retired June 30, 1989.
His Navy Commendations include Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and Navy “E” Ribbon.
He was devoted to St. Matthew's Methodist Church, serving as a regent, Sunday school and confirmation teacher, member of the men’s fellowship and a variety of boards. His Christian faith, thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit was felt by all.
Bruce’s hobbies included completing the daily crossword puzzle, reading, gardening, golf and globetrotting with family and friends. He ended every dinner with dessert, and he especially loved chocolate. He was blessed to attend many activities and special events of Jill and his grandchildren. Bruce was a committed fan of Madison Warhawks, the Virginia Tech Hokies and even the UVA Hoo’s during basketball season. He was affectionally known to many as Pop.
Shortly after moving to Ashby Ponds, Bruce was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a blood platelet disease. While this meant weekly appointments at the hospital, he quickly bonded with his wonderful doctors, nurses and technicians. He was a warrior and role model of patience and grace.
Bruce’s viewing will be held Monday, March 15 at 9:30 AM until time of funeral at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew's Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA. Virginia will allow 250 masked/distanced guests at the service.Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, August 13 at 11am. Guests are asked to arrive 45 minutes in advance, gate guards will direct you to park in queuing lanes. The procession to Bruce's grave site will begin 10 minutes before the service. Flowers may be sent to St. Matthew’s Methodist Church, or memorial donations made to St. Matthew's Methodist Church, Ashby Ponds Scholar’s Fund or Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! We will miss Bruce deeply. Lots of love! The Fitzgerald’s
I had the privledge of working with Bruce at Raytheon supporting US Navy programs in the early 90s. He was one of the most dedicated and ethical people that I have ever had the opportunity to work with. My wife, Janice. and I extend to Anne and Jill our sincere sympathy for his passing and will keep him in our prayers. John OBrien
My condolences on the death of Bruce Marshall. I grew up with Bruce in Tuckahoe/Crestwood New York, and shared membership in the Asbury United Methodist Church there. I “ran” in to Bruce in Hawaii over 50 years ago in Hawaii while there for my roommate’s wedding, and his ship was in port. Bruce was a wonderful person with many leadership skills. I would like to get in touch with his sister Joyce Marshall Utter, a good friend in high school and church. I can be reached at Gig4smile@aol.com. I would like to know the details of the internment at Arlington. Because of the attendance limitation, I will not attend the church service tomorrow. But my heart and thoughts will be with the family. Charlotte Smiley “Gig” Read
I worked with Bruce when I was Asst Navigator and he was an Officewr of the Deck on the USS Independence in the early 70s. He was one of three qualified C-1 pilots so there was always competition for his time when they wanted him to fly. We carpooled when in port in Norfolk. He lived in Point of View and I lived in adjacent Ridglea. We used to stop at the O Club at Breezy Point for Martinis waiting for traffic to thin. A great guy. Thank you Bruce for your service! Rick Baldwin
Our family got “re-acquainted” with Bruce when he and Anne moved to Ashby Ponds and lived down the hall from Grammie (Bobbie Kondracki). It was a surprise to see the Hecht family photos in their apartment. Our son Jack played basketball with grandson Robbie in Vienna. Bruce was a doting granddad who loved watching his grandkids enjoying sports and hobbies and loved to tell stories of their successes. Our prayers are extended to Anne as well as the Hecht family. ~John, Carol, Colleen, and Jack Kerins