"Again, my deepest sympathies, and thank you for including us in the video tribute. It was healing to see us all enjoying life and celebrating together. Also, we enjoyed seeing the other friends and family. Lots of hugs, Martha."
In loving memory of
Edward Stephen "Steve" Marsot
May 26, 2006
Edward Stephen "Steve" Marsot, 61, of Keokuk, died Friday morning, May 26, 2006 at his home.
Mr. Marsot was born November 5, 1944 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Edward F. and Beulah M. Graham Marsot. He married Martha Wellington on June 20, 1981 in Sandusky, Iowa. He attended Keokuk Community College and flight school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
In the past he had owned the Grand Lunch and The Cellar restaurants and had worked and partnered with his parents in All Star Dairy. He currently owned and operated H.E.I. (Heartland Environmental Incorporated). He was a member of American Legion Post #41; B.P.O. Elks; Keokuk Country Club; Keokuk Yacht Club; several professional organizations; and was a former member of the YMCA Board of Directors. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed many golf trips with his friends. He was an excellent chef and loved to entertain.
He is survived by his wife Martha; his mother, Beulah Marsot of Keokuk; brother, Mark Marsot and his wife, Laura, of Keokuk; sister, Shirley Diederich and her husband, David, of Anderson, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Donn Sparks of Keokuk; nieces and nephews, Bradley Williams of Leesburg, Virginia, Scott Williams of Greer, South Carolina, Travis Marsot of Palo Alto, California, Leah Gapinski of Iowa City, Iowa, Megan Marsot of Keokuk and Teri Alexander of Lindale, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends; and his devoted cat, Frankie.
He was preceded in death by his father.
His body was cremated. Memorial services were Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at DeJong's Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Blois officiating. Inurnment with military rites was at Keokuk National Cemetery following the service.
Memorials may be made to Hoerner Y or to Keokuk Humane Society.
Tributes
"Dear Martha and family; my husband and I are so very sorry to have learned of the passing of Steve. He was always a very dear friend of mine (Debbie). I always enjoyed our conversations together and the sharing of recipies. He will be missed by many in the community as well as our hearts here. Our condolences to you from Douglas Xpress. Sincerely, Lewis and Debbie Douglas"
"Dear Martha, Buelah and family, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I have so many fond memories of the Marsot's as neighbors on Park Lane and of Steve as a friend. He will be greatly missed. Please know that my prayer and thoughts as well as those of all the Mundy family are with you at this time. God bless and comfort you. Mary Mundy"
"Martha and family, Although I do not believe, I have met many, if any, of the family, Steve has been a good friend from the old days. We shared some good times and some great times over the years from the In Crowd days to the Emerald Lady. Thank you for sharing my friend and bringing him many years of happiness as he sure brought many smiles and chuckles to us. I also went in the Navy in the 60??s and never really came back to Keokuk except for a short time in the later 80??s. Did get to spend some time with Steve then and it was just as nothing had changed from the Cellar and the In Crowd days. I am very proud to be a friend of Steve??s and will share your loss??..I think I knew B-Ohs well enough that he still has that same attitude as we all had when we were young and sittin?? Keokuk on it??s ear. You gotta know he??s out there somewhere noddin?? his head and sayin?? ??Turn the page.? God Bless, Jim Harscher "
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"Martha, I was so sorry to hear about Steve. I am in Shanghai, China, and will not be there to attend the services. My daughter and her family have moved here for one year and I came with her to lend a hand in the move. I want you to know that I am thinking about you and wish there was something I could do to ease your sorrow. Bonnie Hemingway"
"You are in my thoughts and prayers."
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"Dear Mrs. Marsot, Shirley, and Mark: I am so sad to hear of the passing of Steve. I can recall so often spending time with him when he joined Mark, Larry, and me around Park Lane..when he could stand being with us "young ones". He was a great guy and one of my best friends on our block. Please accept my condolances and best wishes for all of you!"