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WESTFALL, William Mark Age 47 of White Mountain Lake, Arizona died November 30, 2005 at Flagstaff Medical Center following an auto accident near the White Cone School in Navajo County, AZ. Mark graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1977, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University and a Masters in Art Education from Miami University. He taught elementary and secondary art in several schools in the Dayton area including West Carrollton. After moving to Arizona in 1997, he taught in the Show Low, Snowflake and White Cone school districts. Mark was a high-energy individual. Among his many interests were camping, fishing, art, music, and competitive athletics especially straight-on place kicking. For the past decade, Mark's priorities and devotion focused on his wife Amber, his son Samson and his step-son Joshua. Mark is also survived by his mother Patricia of Tucson, AZ; father Robert and step-mother Nancy of Bellbrook, OH; father- and mother-in-law Fred and Maureen Sirianni of Ontario, Canada; brother Eric of Sapporo, Japan; sister Christine of Centerville, OH; brother Jon of Tucson, AZ; step-sister Valerie Graeser of Del Mar, CA; and step-brother Doug Graeser of Miamisburg, OH. A memorial service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church located at 4699 Lamme Road on December 28, 2005 at 2:00pm. Contributions in Mark's memory may be made to Central Presbyterian Church and will be used toward camping scholarships and financial support for the arts and music in worship.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Westfall

13 Entries

Reese Lukehart

February 16, 2021

I had Mark as our theater director at Lebanon High School in the early 90s in Lebanon, Ohio. He was such a cool and great guy. He directed us in You Can't Take It With You, The Sting and Our Town. I also spent a day with him, one on one, in Cincinnati at a live theater performance. It was a most unforgettable experience. I went on to perform in many productions in the following years and was grateful to have him as a mentor. I'm sorry my discovery of his passing is so late. I'm sure he is sorely missed.

Mark Warlaumont

December 28, 2005

My heart aches for Mark's family and friends. May God comfort you as only He can during this time of confusion.

Connie Spicer

December 27, 2005

While we have lost a friend and brother, know that Mark watches from His Place and would not want us all to grieve for too long.

I remember our days at MYF and St. James, school days and Mark coming to play guitar at Central Church on special occasions. How loved he has been, and what a wonderful example for so many!

His legacy will be long and his love will continue. My heart breaks for you, my friends. I wish I could do or say more to make it bearable. Having survived this type of trauma myself, I can only say, Continue. Breathe. Live. Mark would want you to, and your family and friends still need you to do so.

My deepest sympathies,

Connie (Dexter) Spicer

Kim Townsend Curtis

December 20, 2005

My memories of Mark are all quite pleasant. He added a great deal to our class of '77. Mark had so much to share with us including his artistic talents, his athletic talents and most important of all his kind and gentle spirit.

My prayers are with all who were touched by him and are missing him now.

Brian Cooper

December 17, 2005

It's been close to thirty years since I last saw Mark. Mark was one of the gang in the neighborhood. He always had a smile on his face. I smiled when I read about how he lived his life since high school. It all sounded just like Mark.

While I've lost touch with the entire gang, I know we will all miss him.

I'd like to express my deepest sympathies to Mark's family and friends.

Kathy Lay (Dilley)

December 12, 2005

Mark and I were involved in many of the same activities in High school: church, band, etc.

Mark was one of those rare individuals who had incredible talent and intelligence. He loved music and art, and I'm not surprised to learn that he was teaching art. Mark was always a fun person to be around.

My prayers are with the entire Westfall family.

Dave Shurte

December 12, 2005

I was blessed to be Mark's boss and friend when he worked for me at Shurte Graphics Inc. I have never yet met his like, in talent and generosity. He was quick to smile, laugh, and kind of heart. Although I had lost touch with him, I am glad to see that he was a husband and father, I know that was one of his greatest wishes to have a family of his own. I'm sure he was a good father and husband. I'm so sorry for the loss of his light in this world, he is surely missed. God bless you and keep you, in this time of sorrow, and give you peace in the promise that we will all meet again.

Dave Shurte, ( a friend )

William Mark Westfall

December 12, 2005

Christi (Faust) Menke

December 11, 2005

I graduated high school with Mark and was shocked to hear he had passed away. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mark's family.

Jeff Witham

December 11, 2005

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be ever at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

And the rain fall softly on your fields,

And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

With profound sympathy to the Westfall Family.

Jeff Witham

Greg Witham

December 11, 2005

Deepest condolences to the entire Westfall family. Mark's loss has shocked and saddened us all.

Mark was one of the most unique human beings I've ever met and I am a better person for having known him.

Mark was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by all of us as well.

Jim Davis

December 11, 2005

Bob, Chris, Jon, Eric, Nancy and Patricia,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, stepson, brother, and friend. My heart goes out to you all, even though I don't know all of you. Such a sudden, tragic loss this is. May God Bless you and keep you. May he also take care of Mark in his heavenly abode and may you all remember him. May God give you all strength in this troubled time.

If there is anything I can do, Bob, Chris, and Nancy know how to get in touch with me.

Your friend,

Jim Davis

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