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Mark Brown Obituary

Brown, MarkAge
48, of Peoria, AZ passed away on 1/23/2013. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Marylee Brown of Michigan, sons Zachary and Nicholas of Peoria, sister Linda Gardner (Michael) of Texas, brother Kent Brown of Georgia, nieces Maribeth Finn (Matthew) and Emily Gardner and nephew Benjamin Gardner of Texas, aunt Nancy Brewer of Florida and many other caring friends and relatives. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Diana Brown of Peoria. Services are Tuesday, January 29, 2013, with viewing from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM, and funeral services from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at Best Funeral Services Peoria Chapel, 9380 W. Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
If you wish to contribute to a college fund for Zachary and Nicholas you can deposit money in acct no. 457026465463 at Bank of America under the name Linda Gardner or contribute to Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.azspc.com.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 27, 2013.
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Mark, the memories of you are with us every day.

Eric Heim

January 21, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 31, 2013

I did not have the good fortune of knowing you very well but the love my brother Eric has for you tells me it is my great loss. You made a very big footprint on this road we call life that no one will ever fill. My condolences to your family and friends. Goodbye.

Dana Heim

January 30, 2013

We'll miss you, Mark.

Christian Parrinello

January 29, 2013

I will miss you dearly, Mark! Rest in eternal peace my Scrabble buddy and fellow Jayhawk fan.

Christin Koel

January 29, 2013

I also worked with Mark at Dames & Moore / URS corp till early 2000. Whenever I stopped by his cube to chat, he'd always have some interesting little history tidbit to share.
I remember when he won big on Final Jeopardy and won that Jaguar. He let that Jaguar sit in the driveway 'cause he joked he wanted to see how far he could keep pushing that little Geo Metro. The real reason he wouldn't drive it though, was because he wanted to sell it for as much as he could to invest in his boys college fund! Admirable man! We'll miss you Mark.

Thomas MacDonald

January 29, 2013

Mark was a keenly intelligent, subversively funny and truly kind man. I was lucky to share an office with him at work, and he will be missed.

Craig

January 29, 2013

“My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.”
? John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
You didn't get to finish the book Mark; read the redeeming messages of love and hope. I will miss reading with you and know you would have given up your 'reluctant'reader status in time. You blessed us all with your beautiful nature. May you rest eternally at Peace knowing you were loved. Will miss you friend, The Chards, Rita, Ava and Conor

January 29, 2013

Mark, your sense of humor and intelligence will be missed.

January 29, 2013

God bless you, Mark.

Cathie Pearson

January 29, 2013

Diana and Mark and my family had some really good times when we all lived in Kansas. We are so sorry he has left us. Our hearts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Al & Danielle Preciado

January 28, 2013

If we all had more people like Mark to work with, what a better world this would be. He will be missed.

Gene

January 28, 2013

Mark, rest in peace young man, for your new journey has just began. As long as we speak his name he will always be in our hearts and memories. God await you with His open arms!

Roy Brewer & Family

January 28, 2013

Mark, rest in peace, for your new journey has just begun. As long as we speak his name, he will remain in our hearts and memory forever!

Roy Brewer & Family, Port St. Lucie, FL

Roy Brewer & Family

January 28, 2013

God bless you, Mark. I hope your sons remember all the good times you had together. You were a good man.

January 28, 2013

No words are suttible enough to express the amount of sadness I feel for the loss of a good friend... you will always be remembered to me and I hope that wherever you are you are at peace...

Rachel

January 28, 2013

Mark was always a kind and bright face here in the workplace. My heart goes out to his family.

Bridget

January 28, 2013

I worked with Mark at Dames & Moore / URS in Phoenix for several years in the 1990s and 2000s. A fine, quiet, intelligent man and a trustworthy, supportive friend. I'll always remember how Mark helped the D&M bicycling team on the MS150 bike race by driving my pickup and trailer full of bikes to the starting line in Phoenix, then back again from Parker late on the next day, while I drove the RV carrying the riders. One year Mark was horrified to lose his wedding ring somewhere, but my step daughter found it in the truck the next day. I'm very sorry to hear of Mark's passing, and extend my sincerest condolences to his family.

Bob Estes

January 28, 2013

I really enjoyed working with Mark. He will be missed by all of us here. He was a good man.

Duane

January 28, 2013

Mark, you were an amazing person and your loss will be felt by many. I hope you are at peace and feeling the love.

Susan Bara

January 28, 2013

I worked with Mark at Sallie Mae, he helped me so much when I got stuck on things. He was a great guy. All will miss you Mark.

Sheryl Shipman

January 27, 2013

Mark, you are true friend to us all. See you in heaven!

January 27, 2013

Thank you, Mark, for saving me all those years ago. We kept talking about meeting up someday so I could show you just what a difference you had made in my life... I've been hoping and waiting; I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer, that's all. Meanwhile, rest in peace, buddy -- my hero, my rock, my dear and gentle friend.

Albert Gapud

January 27, 2013

Mark, I will miss your telephone calls when you were driving to work. You are a very special nephew and will always love you.

January 27, 2013

I miss you, Mark. Your kindness and your smile will be with me for as long as I live.
Desirée Rivas

Desirée Rivas

January 27, 2013

Dear Mark, you were always there, somewhere, for all of us, for anyone who needed a friend. You live on in the memory of every you touched. Thank you for all the smiles.

Eric Heim

January 27, 2013

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