I am saddened to learn of Tom's passing --- but what a wonderful life he led, and what an exceptional example he set. He was an outstanding educator, citizen, and gentleman.

My condolences to Carolyn and the family. Tom was a great man.

Carolyn, 
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Marshall's passing. I was unable to attend the service but wanted to let you know what a wonderful role model your husband was to me. He will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Especially you Carolyn as you and your husband were so loving towards one another and a wonderful example to me of what a true loving marriage relationship is all about.

Carolyn, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'll always remember Tom for his wonderful smile and friendly greetings. He was a blessing to the entire UTHSCSA community.

Carolyn and family: We have lost the kindest, most gentile and most compassionate person I have ever known. Tom is one we should all emulate as we move forward in our daily lives knowing that what he taught and how he gave of himself extended well beyond the walls of the Dental School and UTHSCSA. May his legacy bring peace and comfort to each and everyone of you.

Shawn, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my husband a few years ago. I remember meeting you when we all lived in Kerrville. I will keep your family in my prayers.

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet with Cindy's father last summer when I was visiting the US. He was a lovely man and I am sure will be sadly missed.

Dr. Tom Marshall was the consummate teacher, mentor, and friend. He was unsurpassed in giving guidance and fostering learning of the clinical skills of dentistry. Perhaps his education as a counsellor contributed to that, but we believe it was his innate respect for his students and willingness to put in many extra hours that made him such a successful human being.
Bill R. Baker and Stella DeVoise

Shawn, my most deepest condolences go out to you and your loved ones. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Marshall Family:

I was very sad to hear about Dr. Tom Marshall's passing. We have lost a great scholar, teacher, and healer. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all in this time of grief, and I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories of him and the many ways he brightened the lives of those around him.

Sometimes people touch your life and they don't even know it. I was blessed and privledged to know Tom long ago. His gentleness, patience, warmth and love have stayed with me to this day. The world was made a far better place with his presence and will feel the loss of him for a long time to come.

Shawn, We are deeply sorry to hear of you loss.

We are sad to hear of Dr. Marshall's death, but share in the celebration of his remarkable life of dedicated service to his fellow man. A member of what has been termed the Greatest Generation, he obviously modeled those values and professional commitment we treasure most. Our lives have been enriched by knowing him and his family, and are beneficiaries of the example of life long service and excellence he became to the both of us. With Love, 
Dolly and Paul

.......my deepest sympathy..to family..dr.marshall always had the most cheerful smile and wave ..the halls of ut will miss him..it was always a pleasure working alongside him ...his projects for the students..always making the tasks easy to learn..

IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING DR. MARSHALL, I SOLD A CAR TO HIS SON WHILE I WORKED AT CAVENDER BUICK. WE MADE OUR COMMUNITY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIS LECTURE/TEACHING.
ALBERT ( AL ) GUERRERO

Dear Marshall family,

Dr. Marshall was a wonderful teacher, man and role model. It was a pleasure having the honor to be his student. All of us should be lucky enough to know someone as special as him! God Bless your family!

Your legacy will live on in all whom you taught and mentored. You will be truly missed.
Brent McDaniel

Tom was a great man who had a great life. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. Our condolences to Carolyn and the family.

Tom was a true gentle giant, I will miss his smile, gentle chuckle and his wit. Always mentoring and teaching anyone that crossed his path. Rest well my friend and enjoy your new life. Your friend and colleague Rose Gutierrez.

He was a true pillar of the community and the Health Science Center. He is truly missed. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn, Cindy and family, 
My sympathies to you as you experience the passing of Tom. How honored and privileged I feel to have made his acquaintance and to have had the opportunity to work with him on the Network project. My experience gave me just a very tiny opportunity to know his brilliance. 
Holding you in thoughts and prayers, Jennifer Cook

Dr. Marshall was perhaps the most liked and dedicated teacher in UTHSCSA dental school's history. He came into the labs on saturdays to help his students practice operative dentistry. What a friendly and motivational person he was. He will always be remembered by his students. I was enriched by knowing him.

We have good memories of the enthusiasm & wisdom that Tom shared with young students through the Positively Aging "Choices & Changes" Middle & High School Curriculum. Tom shared his Love of Nature, Travel & Photography with us. We will miss him.

I will always remember Tom and Carolyn as my best neighbors - always kind, courteous and caring. Tom was a true gentleman in every way, always willing to help and respectful of others. His sense of humor was particularly refreshing.

Dr. Marshall was an incredible teacher, mentor and inspiration for everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. His teaching legacy will most certainly live on in each of his students. He will be greatly missed.

As a dental student, you treasure instructors that display patience, kindness, encouragement, and belief in you. Dr. Marshall was a beautiful example of all these characteristics. It was evident that he truly had a passion for dentistry and for education. He will be greatly missed.

Tom Marshall's spark, joy and zest for life remains in all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was the ultimate teacher in his sharing of knowledge and skills and his caring for all. Tom exemplied the quote "the great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."

Your legacy will live on in all whom you taught and mentored. You will be truly missed.

Carolyn - I am so saddened for your loss! I will remember Dr. Marshall as a God-send mentor for me in Dental School. I will never forget a particular day over 20 years ago when he took the time to encourage me!

I have such great memories of Dr. Marshall. He allowed me to learn from him. He taught me how to be a great dentist and a great person. He will always bring a smile to my face.

Shawn, my most deepest condolences go out to you and your loved ones. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ~Rose Lopez~

Tom Marshall was always so enthusiastic in all he devoted his time to. He will be missed but leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Tom's death. I relish the years I spent with him teaching at the HSC. I agree with Mark LittleStar, he was the consumate teacher but also taught the faculty many invaluable lessons. He was loved by his many students and respected totally by his fellow faculty. I am honored to have had time with him. My prayers are with Carolyn and the family.

Dr. Marshall was a mentor in every sense of the word. What an inspiration he was, to so many! We were extremely fortunate to know him.

I owe Tom Marshall so much. As a dental student at UTHSCSA in 1980, he taught me dentistry but he SHOWED me how a real teacher behaves and relates to a student. His expectations of excellence from his students was only surpassed by his ability to motivate and guide them to do their best. Twenty years later, I had the privilege of working with him as a faculty member. He continued to teach me and be a shining example of how to relate and bring the best out of students. I will be forever grateful to my friend Tom for his friendship and the example he set for me.

A Precious One From You Has Gone,
A Voice You Loved Is Stilled.
A Place Is Vacant In Your Home,
Which Never Will Be Filled.

It was my honor and pleasure to have taken care of Dr. Tom and to have met those of you that I did.
May the love of Jesus Christ give you the strength and comfort that you need at this difficult time and and in the future. We all know that Dr. Tom is now in a much better place, is free of pain and is made whole again.
My prayers are with you. God Bless You all.
Ceci Flores, L.V.N.
VITAS Hospice
(I was the 1st nurse on the case)

Tom was a wonderful person, teacher, and mentor.

I had the privilege of working with Tom at UTHSCSA Dental School. He was known for his gentle nature, his great listening skills, and for his profound dedication to his students. He was known to appear on Saturday mornings in the student technique labs with orange juice and other treats and offer one-on-one tutoring for as long as he was needed. 
He touched the lives of a generation of dentists, and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know him and work with him.

Thanks for your many contributions to dentistry and education. The times I was able to work under your guidance at UTHSCSA were a true pleasure; as I knew I was in the presence of greatness. It is great dental educators such as yourself that made me and so many others the dentist I am today. Sincerely, 
John

I remember growing up and always admiring uncle Tom, in those my uncle is better than your uncle conversations that children have he always ended up with at least three or four doctorate degrees. I will remember him for his sense of humor, his intense research on everything he did, the bread making comes to mind. I will always remember him and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a privilege to have him as my uncle. Love Fred and Kelly Wolff

....my deepest sympathy...to his family....i will truly miss his cheerful stride as he would walk down the school hallways.....always beening greeted with a smile and wave...

It was my pleasure to have known Dr. Marshall as his dietitian in the ALS Clinic. I will miss his memorial as my son is graduating this weekend, but your family will be in my prayers as you celebrate his splendid life. I am praying for your comfort and that Jesus will hold you close and bring your sweet memories to mind as you miss him being here with you. 
All my best, 
Karen Martin

Tom was a man who made a wonderful impression on all who knew him. His life was spent serving others 
and all who knew him will miss him. Our love and prayers go to Carolyn and his family. May God comfort you with His love and peace. 
Louise & Dave Kaiser

It has been many years since I have seen Dr. and Dr. Marshall. I still have many wonderful childhood memories of parties,fun activities, and pancakes in their solarium with my friend Cindy, there at their home in Indianapolis. 
We were saddened to hear of Dr Marshall's illness and passing. He wss a wonderful man leaving a long legacy of good works all over the world. He also passed his humanitarian values on to his daughter Cindy whom I know has followed in her parents footsteps of helping others as a way of life. 
I know Dr Marshall was deeply loved by his family, friends, and the many other people who's lives he touched. He will be greatly missed. May he be at peace.

Tom, You were the best teacher. You were the master teacher. You were admired by your students and colleagues for being the best. You will be with us for ever. 
Nasser

What a remarkable man! I'm glad I had a chance to meet him.

I have so many good memories of working with Tom at the HSC. His sweet disposition and humor made it a joy to be around him. How fortunate we are to have had him in our lives. Adrianne Linton

Carolyn and family, You have our deepest sympathy. Tom was a wonderful person who contributed so much to the community. 
Karin and Roger Barnes

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, and I am grateful for the profound impact his life had on the world. May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace. Fr. Shelby

You have been a blessing to all who knew you. You are not alone, the Lord above is with you. We were fortunate to know you. 
Pete and Lily Cazares

Each of us who have had the good fortune of Dr. Tom Marshall touching their life know him for his kindness and generosity of spirit. We will long remember him for his love of life and his genuine compassion and respect for others. Our world has lost a very special person, and we will miss him.

OBITUARY

Thomas Donald Marshall, D.D.S.

September 18, 1925 – May 31, 2010

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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