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Mark Mills Obituary
Mark Mills
Oct. 23, 1960 - Jan. 18, 2011
Mark's support team was his wife Teri, his children Zach, Jake and wife Amy.
Additional support came from Janita, Cheryl and Rick, Tim and Dawn, Stephanie and Phil, John and Pat, Rhonda and Bruce, Mike and Melanie, Mark and Tari, Marguerite, Gerri and every aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, friend, and coworker that were part of Mark's life.
Mark was preceded on his journey by his dad, Lance (2009); and his mom, Patti (1978).
Teri would like to extend her heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Evan Yu and nurse Anne Reese for their love, support and care for Mark. "We could not have done it without you."
Two organizations close to Mark's heart were "Lakeside Community Fellowship Church" and the "Prostate Cancer Fund". Any kindness in his honor would be a blessing.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish, WA 98290.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Mills
Mike Buell
January 15, 2025
You will always be in my memories brother
Rick Reber
January 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss...I rememeber staying overnight at his house in grade school. Very funny ,personable a real friend...See you soon...
Mark Rogge
February 18, 2011
Teri and family,
It is so difficult to write to you at this time, just now hearing of Mark's passing. I admired Mark very much as he and his father worked together in the same business, as my father and I had. He was a man of great integrity and his love for family was an inspiration to us all. I was blessed to know Mark, and I know he is with the lord. My pray are with you as grieve. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Deb Hundley
February 9, 2011
Teri and Family,
I just heard of Mark's passing. My heart hurts for you and your family. I hope knowing he was loved by so many gives you comfort.
February 5, 2011
Dear Teri, Family and Friends--
My heart goes out to all of you during this devastating time of loss and grief. Along with so many others, I had no idea Mark was so ill, and I am so saddened and heartbroken about Mark's untimely passing.
Just like his Dad, Lance, Mark was always so vital, positive, upbeat and good, and I adored them both! As a Building Inspector, I worked with Mark and Lance for 30 years and they were both simply the BEST of the BEST--high caliber, conscientious, hard working, fun, wonderful family men. I am just so very, very sorry for you loss and pain and wish you all great love and caring in this sad time. Please take care and may all the Angels surround you with great Strength, Grace and Love in all of the minutes of all of the days ahead.
With love, Carol Richter
Mike Buell
January 28, 2011
Teri & family,
I was saddened by the news, but thinking of Mark makes me smile. He was one of the best men I ever knew and I was proud to call him my friend. I know that Mark is with Jesus and wetting a fishing line with him and smiling down on all of us.
A fellow brother in Christ, all my prayers are with you, may GOD comfort you with his grace and mercies.
Mike Buell
January 28, 2011
Teri and Family,
May GOD keep you in his grace and mercies. I smile knowing that Mark is smiling down on us. He is truly one of the finest men I know and I called a friend.
A brother in Christ
Rick Reber
January 27, 2011
Very sorry for your kids and yourself Knew Mark since grade school..Glad to hear he was saved... will get to enjoy heaven with him...The Reber family
Eric & Susan Erga
January 26, 2011
Teri and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless
Jean Oppliger
January 25, 2011
To Teri and family
I am so glad to have known Mark - he was a prince of a guy - always kind and we would talk about our families when we did speak. Teri, I am thinking about you and your family and praying for your strength during this time.
Mark Nysether
January 24, 2011
The family of Mark Mills,
You also don't know me, but Lance and Mark poured the foundation for our home in 1991. They were referred to me by Steve Wetzel. It was a daylight basement home with lots of angles, 10 foot walls and lots of re-bar. Lance and Mark were both hardworking, friendly, honest and willing to help with suggestions since I was a owner acting as the general contractor. Over the years I have always told people how lucky I was with all of my sub-contractors, particularly Lance and Mark, since the concrete work was the start of everything on the house and having it done right made everyone's job following them easier.
I was saddened to read about Lance a year or so ago and was shocked to read about Mark. I am saddened for your loss, but am confident his integrity will leave a lasting memory in many others who met him during his life.
Bev Measor
January 24, 2011
Teri- My oh my- After reading the wonderful things that so many people have written about Mark, I am sorry that I did not get to know him. I met him once at "Goldilocks". He was truly a light shining in the darkness. God bless and keep you and all of yours and Marks families. God will sustain you- I don't know how but I trust Him. Mark is experiencing what so many of us will at that appointed time- Our Lord face-to-face.
January 23, 2011
We extend a very heart field remembrance to Marks family. We always think of Mark with a happy smile and positive outlook. He was a great neighbor and businessman. Sam and Glenda White
January 23, 2011
Teri,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annette Shaffer
Glenn and Tami Melum
January 23, 2011
Teri, we were shocked and greatly saddened to learn of Mark's death today. If we had know earlier we would have been there to express our greatest condolences in person. Mark was always so full of life and such a great man. I really loved talking to him and Lance when I worked at Concrete Nor'west. They would always make me smile and laugh. We are so sorry for your loss. We have you and the whole Mills family in our hearts and prayers at this time while you go through this difficult time. We know he will be missed by you and so many others. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Glenn and Tami Melum
Karla Hartford
January 22, 2011
I found this out totally by accident, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor of The Mill's family when growing up. He sounds like he grew up to be a wonderful person.
Cheryl hope you are doing ok...
Ric and Joni Lindstrand
January 22, 2011
Teri, So very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Mark will always be remembered by us as an example of integrity, authenticity, compassion, a wonderful sense of humor, a man who loved his wife deeply, and quiet strength that was seen outloud. We love you guys ... and we will all see him "in a minute". Praying for strength for you and your family, and rejoicing for Mark ;)
Debbie Nelson
January 22, 2011
Dearest Terri,
Words can not express your lost,and it may not seem like you will ever get though this but you will...I know your boys and your large extended family will help.You and he faced many challanges.Please just take one day at a time.Sorry I didn't know earlier or I would have come to the services..Thinking of you and yours..
Debbie and Penny
Lori Alford Arndt
January 22, 2011
My prayers, thoughts....go out to Teri, the boys, Aunt Marguerite, and all my family. Mark was my cousin. He and my sister Angel (and all of us) would play together up at Aunt Marguerite's and when she turned 90 years old Mark was such a gracious host for her party. He showed me around his beautiful home, such a kind and generous person. Rest in Peace, Mark...may you be re-united with your Mom, whom you lost at too young an age,and your Dad, in a place where there is no pain.
Jim & Patti Larson
January 21, 2011
Teri,Zach and Jake..So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Haven't seen you guys since sports days with the boys. Mark was a great guy. Please know we are thinking about all of you. God Bless you all
January 21, 2011
Teri and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. You don't know us, but Mark did our foundation for our house in 2009 at Lake Cavanaugh. He was recemended to us by Terri Callahan,(Katie Mills mom) and by a building inspector. Mark was one of our favorite subs. He was a truly wonderful,honest,hard working,very special person.Our hearts go out to you and your kids. Mark always had a possitive attitude even when things where tough. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,Dennis and Louise Conway
Kim Neth
January 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Scott Buckner
January 21, 2011
Teri & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'd known Mark since we were in elementary school...It will be a great loss to all
Kim Foglesong
January 21, 2011
My heart aches for the entire Mills family right now, although I knew that Mark was ill, I was shocked and saddened to get the call this afternoon that he had passed away. I have known the Mills clan for about 19 years now when I became friends with his sister Cheryl. What a wonderful family who truly love and care for each other. I feel blessed to have known Mark and the wonderful man that he was, I know he will be sorely missed!! I hope you can all find peace knowing that he is now resting easy in the arms of our maker, free of pain...and that you can look forward to the glorious reunion you will have with him one day! May God bless you all....rest in peace Mark!
January 21, 2011
Teri and Family,
Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. These last few days a flood of memories from our youth have filled me with smiles and memories that I have forgotten about. What an honor it was to have know him and all the Mills family. It doesn't seem possible that I won't be running into him at Hagen's anymore. I will miss that smile.
Love,
Monica (Tastad) Hall
Renee' Baldwin Ackerman
January 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Teri, Zach, and Jake. Mark was such a joy to know and so giving. He gave up much of his time to coach and was a great role model to all of our boys. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Shelley O'Brien
January 21, 2011
I knew Mark through being at Goldilocks for so many years. Seeing him come and go at times sometimes just coming in to say a sweet hello to Teri. One thing I always noticed and will remember is his smile. He was always smiling and just seeing it made you feel happy inside. I will miss seeing him and that smile of his. I know he is in a wonderful place now and know he will be watching over his family from above.
Terry Sprouse
January 21, 2011
Teri, Iam very sorry to hear of Marks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this darkest time.
Anna Holscher
January 21, 2011
My condolences to teri and family.
Gig Larson
January 21, 2011
Terry, Zack, Jake and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Mark. He was such a great person. I have such fond memories of he and I coaching Zake and Paul in little league, Jake coming up to Terry and saying "look Mom, a daycrawler". Mark was always happy and I know how much you will miss him. So very sorry. Gig and Mary Larson
David Pugsley
January 21, 2011
My condolences to Marks family and friends.I've had the honor of knowing Mark for 12 years.I started out as Marks delivery driver at Reliable Hardware,for all his foundation material needs.I then became his salesman.From day 1 Mark was one of the most positive people I've ever met.I 've always considered Mark as a friend.I will always remember his laughter,our working relationship,and the many days talking about camping,hunting,and fishing.Mark will truely be missed!
Michele Brown-Redland
January 21, 2011
My condolences and prayers to Teri and all of Mark's family.
Ronda Davis
January 21, 2011
I was so sorry to hear that Mark had finally passed.No words can ever fill the void you and the boys now have,but always try to remember the goodtimes and even some not. That is what makes the time he had on earth so special. Mark is now at Peace. Mark could be anyones friend. He had that very special gift that not many have. I am so glad he found his way into your lives. I am sure he will be missed by many.
Kimberly Kennedy
January 21, 2011
My condolences to the family. Mark was amazing and will be missed by so many . . .
Gary Baron
January 21, 2011
Teri and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss.We have lived as neighbors to Mark and his family for 40 years. We remember his big smile and wave.He always wore a smile. Our hearts go out to you and all of Mark's family.
Gary and Shirley Baron
Lake Stevens, Wa
Ross Carbo
January 21, 2011
I'm so sorry for us all, but especially for Teri, Jake and Zach. What a great loss. I enjoyed knowing Mark all these years and was very proud to call him a friend. From the stories of him chasing Ruger through the neighborhood to the "mailbox replacement donation fund" can he put in front of our house, he was a real gem. I'll miss him greatly and think of him often.
Tari Hopkins
January 21, 2011
Mark will truly be missed by our family. He is one of the most genuine people I know. I will miss seeing his bouquet of roses that came so often to Goldilocks for Teri, his love for her was immeasurable. I am honored to have been able to know him and be a part of his life, and while Marks time here was short he made long lasting memories for us all to remember him by. Thanks for all the great memories Mark!
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