Florence Elizabeth "Beth" Marsh

Florence Elizabeth "Beth" Sherman Marsh, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville, following a courageous 22-month journey with cancer. She was born on December 16, 1939 to John F. and Dorothy (Scholar) Sherman in Portland, Indiana.
Beth graduated from Ball State University earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in education. She taught at Tipton High School from 1971-1988 and Arsenal Tech High School from 1988-1999. Beth managed Colonel's Cupboard, a student-operated restaurant, from 1992-1999. She was an active member of Tri Kappa, Beta Epsilon Chapter for many years, serving as the President in 1985. In her retirement, Beth worked part-time at Macy's and Sur La Table. She had a love for adventure and also traveled extensively during her retired years with her husband, David.
Beth is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart, David A. Marsh, who she married on November 29, 1958; their three children, Kim (Marsh) Dunbar, Stephanie (Marsh) Wood, and Michael Marsh; eight grandchildren, Taylor (Dunbar) Jennings, Jeremiah Wood, Madison (Dunbar) Oren, Jessica (Wood) Tomasino, Bailey Dunbar, Jake Wood, Cooper Marsh, and Grayson Marsh; three great-grandchildren; and two siblings, John (Judson) Sherman and Rosalind (Sherman) McClure.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice (Sherman) Ross.
A celebration of Beth's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Purgatory Golf Club, 12160 East 216th Street, in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Beth Marsh to Community Health Network Foundation, Cancer Care Services Fund, 7240 Shadeland Station, Suite 125, Indianapolis, IN 46256; or American Cancer Society, 5635 W 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.