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Mark Daniel Swierenga
He was born on September 25, 1955 and died at the age of 55. Mark was born in Seattle, WA. He grew up and spent the majority of his life in Mountlake Terrace, WA. As a youth he played baseball and was involved in Boy Scouts. He had a passionate love of music, especially the Beatles. He loved to sing and played in a band.
Mark moved to Little Rock, AR, to be close to his two daughters, working as an Electrician for over 15 years.
He returned to the Seattle area for his cancer treatments, residing with his sister in Mukilteo, WA.
Mark will be remembered for his individuality, the spark in his eyes, his passion for living and the love in his heart for his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Swierenga.
He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Swierenga, Allyssa Young and infant granddaughter Jayla Cole of Little Rock, AR; mother, Alice Swierenga of Mukilteo, WA; brothers, Garry (Mary) Swierenga of Mountlake Terrace, WA; Dean (Diane) Swierenga of West Seattle, WA; sister, Carol Nelson of Mukilteo, WA; niece, Alicia Nelson, nephews, Niels Nelson and Leif (Ashley) Nelson; and his close friends.
Mark's Celebration of Life will be Friday, March 25th at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in Mark's Memory to (SCCA) Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98019-1023 or call (877) 308-3117 to make a donation by phone.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Swierenga
Jeanne
March 8, 2024
Just thinking about the family.
Jeanne {Clark} Bynum
Dave & Debbie Campagna
March 23, 2011
Alice and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Please take comfort in all of the wonderful memories of Mark’s life.
March 20, 2011
To Alice Swierenga and all your family,I was sorry to hear about your loss of Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Helen Clark
Brian & Vicky Bailey
March 20, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. We went to high school with Mark and Dean. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Jeanne Bynum-Sloane
March 20, 2011
I was sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Jeanne ( Clark)
Kathy & John Bezold
March 19, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Alice, the loss of a son, to Carol and Garry and Dean the loss of a brother and to the girls Samantha and Allyssa the loss of your father. We keep you all in our thoughts and hearts. Mark was a very special person as you all are to me, my second family. I wish you all good memories.
Steve Manzanares
March 18, 2011
Alice,Carol,Garry,Dean and Family. We offer our Hearts. and Prayers to all in this very dark period of time,their is Light
at end of tunnel. You will all reach it in your own time frame and will find your Peace.
Love & Peace
Steve Manzanares (Manzanares Family)
Pamela Wagar
March 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss Carol. Losing a sibling is very hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammie Harrison
March 15, 2011
I am so sorry to here about Mark. He was a very good friend to my brother Rick Goosman and I knew Mark growing up. He was always a lot of fun. Rick passed away in 1985 so I know the sadness of losing a brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tammie (Goosman) Harrison
Patsy Linderman ( Wibbelman)
March 15, 2011
Carol and family, my prayers go out to all of you with the loss of Mark, he was the baby of your family and I so remember his bright red hair and freckles. Oh so many years ago.
Susan Page
March 15, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you, Carol, and your family.
Susan Goodnight Page
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