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Mark Mathis Obituary
SSG Mark Aaron Mathis
Mark is survived by his mother, Judy Price; father, Jim Mathis; step-mother, Susan Hansberry-Mathis; two daughters, Sierra and Elaine Mathis; step-son, Marcus Close; sister, Jamie Mathis and brother-in-law, Gordon Nellis; brother, Reed Mathis and sister-in-law, Debbie Drake Mathis; step-sister, Emily Hudon and extended family, Elaine, Jim and Jeremy Copeland; countless aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to list.
Mark was preceded in death by grandparents, Talmadge and Lucille Mathis and Marv and Elaine Sanders.
Mark was born September 2, 1971 in Everett Washington. At age four, with his adoring family, he moved to Sequim, Washington. He made many friends through his participation in sports, fishing, hunting and simply being Mark. He was a 1990 graduate of Sequim High School. After high school he went on to attend the College of Southern Idaho on a track and field scholarship. Upon graduation from college Mark started a family. Throughout his life his children always remained his top priority. Mark proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1999 until present, where he made hundreds of friends, whom he dearly loved.
Mark was laid to rest in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held at 6:00p.m., on Saturday, July 17 at 12329 48th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98271. Mark's family extends an invitation to all family, friends and comrades to join them in this celebration.
Please keep Mark's family, friends and fellow soldiers in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Mathis
Brittany C mathis
September 30, 2020
hi it is your great nice Montana i did not know you well but i do miss you i still cry about you i love you monty boo
Anne Aurand
August 1, 2010
Mark had the most amazing smile and beautiful eyes. I remember his wonderful spirit, and am so glad I got to grow up with him in Sequim. Wonderful man! My deepest sympathies to his family and all those of us who loved him.
Daniel Floyd
July 28, 2010
I am a Fellow Soldier and only worked with SSG Mathis a few times, which is to say I barely knew him, but remember him as if it were a-lot more. It was a great time had when SSG Mathis was around, and he kept you smiling and looking forward to the next visit. I am proud to have met him and will keep his family in my prayers.
July 21, 2010
Jim
I am a friend of Janice's and I thank you for your service and for your son's bravery. May our Lord surround you with his love and I know your son is by his side. In his love, Sharon (Cabe) and Kelley Morris.
July 18, 2010
I remember Mark, Reed, Tony and Tim all playing in my sister Julie and her husband Marv's back yard kicking a ball around and in all a special day for all of the four cousins playing ball together. The two grandmas who got along famously (Grandma Sanders and Grandma Boate)sitting and chatting together while watching fondly of their grand childs playing. And then Mark went off to war and protected his country for our freedom. I know where Mark got his character and integrity from as I know his father...it is from Jim, and therefore Jim, while crushed at this loss (as so many are that knew Mark) has to be one very, very proud father of the legasy of his son. He is a hero and I will never forget the experience of standing in front of Mark's uniform with honorable badges and thinking of him wearing that for our freedom. Thank you Mark, Reed, Jamie, Judy and all of your family and loved ones...Mark is a hero and I will never forget the love of his life and family and the ultimate sacrifice he made for all of us.
Love Auntie KarKar
Heather Wilkinson
July 17, 2010
Mark you will be deeply missed. You were always a funny guy with a smile on your face. Thank you for serving our country. Rest in Peace
Gordie and Faith
July 17, 2010
You do not know us, Mark did not know us, but he died for us. 'Thank you' cannot ease your pain, but it is all we have to offer. Your/his sacrifice will not be in vain.
Thank you and God Bless you.
Shellie Schoessler-Kokrda
July 16, 2010
Rest In Peace Mark!!
Shellie Schoessler-Kokrda
July 16, 2010
Jaime and family, I'm so so sorry for your loss!! Please know that the Schoessler family has you all in our prayers and we love you very much!! Rest peacefully Mark!! You will never be forgotten. God Bless
Larry & Candee Evans
July 16, 2010
Jim,
We're sorry to hear about your son passing away. His service for our country is not to be forgotten. God Bless!!!!!
Carmen B
July 16, 2010
Thank you for the service that Mark gave for our country to keep freedom alive. God be with all of you.
Cheri W
July 16, 2010
Thank you for your sacrifice. God is with you and your son is a hero.
July 15, 2010
SSG Mark Mathis & Family-
'Sir' ,...THANK YOU for your srtevice..
Semper Fi
jim arrabito/port townsend,wa
Randy Shipley
July 15, 2010
I didn't know Mark but I can only imagine how wonderful a man he was. But most of all he gave his life for our freedom,Thankyou Mark for your loyal service to our country. To his family my condolences.
Tricia Gibson-Fletcher
July 15, 2010
Judy, Jamie, and Reed I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mark growing up...always crazy...Jeremy, Mark, Chad, Tina and I running down Belfield. We all grew up, started families and careers. Life flies by...I hold those childhood memories close to my heart as I raise my boys. RIP Mark...you are loved.
Kathy Davis
July 14, 2010
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Mark. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
www.slmoms.com
Tom Reyna
July 14, 2010
Thank you for your service.
Respectfully,
Renee Nellis
July 14, 2010
Although I never met Mark, I know his Jaime and her family. My deepest sympathy to Jaime, Brit, Kelle, Monty and Gordy. I love you guys. Take care, Renee Nellis
Julie Schoessler- Butterfield
July 13, 2010
I will always remember Mark as a funny and witty guy, he was an awesome athlete too. I will never forget the summer trip Mark, Jamie and I took to Santa Barbara. I will always remember Mark's smile and laugh. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Much love to you all.
Mark- Rest In Peace my Friend! You will never be forgotten!!
Shyanne
July 13, 2010
Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel regarding Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Mark was like a big brother to me when I was young, and although I hadn't seen or heard from him in quite awhile, I do have many fond memories of him and his family that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I will continue to love and miss him, as well as, Judy, Jamie, and Reed. "Thank You"
Sabrina Van Grinsven
July 13, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I loved Mark very much. I will always think of him as my brother. He had such a sweet and loving spirit. God bless your family.
Mark proudly serving our country in Afghanistan
Jamie Mathis
July 13, 2010
I miss you little brother. I hope you find the peace that you were looking for. Love Sis*
Paul Laird
July 13, 2010
SSG Mathis,
God Speed my friend, you showed the world you had the ability to achieve what so few are brave enough to try. I will always remember our days in track and cross country.
SFC Laird
Sue Daily - Galde
July 13, 2010
SSG Mark Mathis... "Thank you"... Rest In Peace.
Judy, Jim & all of Mark's Family,
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of grief... Judy, we spoke through the past years with our kids in harms way, but they wouldn't have it any other way... no words may express our deepest sympathies.
From our family to yours, our most sincere "Thank you".
Dukki Brown
July 13, 2010
Mark was one of my beloved "Dukkilanders". He has always been in my heart.
He grew up to be quite a man!
His passing is a sorrowful loss.
Susan and Breck Ronning
July 13, 2010
Thank you for serving our country little brother. May our flag continue to wave in freedom for all who have served.
C Lunn
July 13, 2010
...HERE IS MY HAND SHAKE TO YOU, SSG MARK MATHIS...THANK YOU..REST IN PEACE.
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