Mark Perry Obituary

PERRY, Mark

Mark Steven Perry, passed away at the age of 51 after a courageous 11 month battle with cancer on April 7, 2011 at Holy Family Hospital. He is survived by wife, Glenda, and children, Alicia and Brad, all of Spokane, WA, as well as sister, Linda Tedsen, of Grants Pass, OR. He was born on August 28, 1959. He was preceded in death by parents, Nicholas and Barbara. Mark grew up in Crescent City, CA, graduating from Del Norte County High in 1977. Beginning work for General Mills when he was 26, he became a highly appreciated employee, and with tenacity and optimism who continued to provide for his family until the day of his passing. Mark's vibrance and humor influenced others. He enjoyed heartfelt closeness with family and friends, sharing stories, golfing, running, working out at the gym and playing guitar, as well as sharing his understanding of Christ's love for others.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00, pm, Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home 1306 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA. Mark's heart was moved with compassion for children with cancer.
To honor his wishes, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Perry

6 Entries

Todd Simonson

April 20, 2011

Mark was an amazing man full of life and a love for God. He was my older cousin and most of my memories were growing up with Mark in Crescent City. Mark liked fast cars and I remember one time he took my brother and I for a ride in his hot rod. It was raining and he turns onto a deserted street, floors the gas and sends us rocketing down the road for a couple 100 yards and then slams on the brakes, skillfully pulling a 180 slide and then heading full speed the other way....smiling the entire time! For a 6 year old this was pretty memorable! Anyway I will miss you Mark and look forward to meeting you again in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with Glenda, Alecia, and Brad.

April 16, 2011

I wanted to thank the family and friends of Mark that got together and poured their hearts out at his memorial. It’s a load off to participate in a send-off like that – I know his passing will create a void in a lot of lives, but for those of us that were there who knew Mark in passing with less presence and only a handful of significant memories, it’s good to know that April 7th was literally a man crossing the finish line with his hands in the air. Well run, Mark.

Hearing his children, friends, and co-workers speak of Mark left no doubt to his role as a mentor. His later moments revealed to us by his son were even an encouragement and exhortation to live with joy, even without him.

Who could doubt that Mark was a warrior? He battled men half his age on the basket-ball courts, and regardless of the outcome, he’d stand covered in sweat and smiling. The day before he passed, he was hard at work, not ready to call it – that’s a warrior.

More than the rest, we heard about Mark and his example of friendship – even to the point of him practically defining it – what stands out to me most was a particular comment, that I could actually picture the mannerisms and tone of voice, “don’t freak out, I have stage four cancer – but enough about me,” tell me all about yourself, let me be a friend to you – Mark was the kind of friend we all want to be, and all want to know.

Mark was a king. He served his kingdom, and too many related this: Mark’s kingdom was a place of peace and love – safety, security and sanctuary. He will be missed, of that I’m sure, but by none more so than his queen, his princess, his prince.

King, Warrior, Mentor, Friend. Man.

What a guy. See you on the other side, Mark.

The Shaws

April 16, 2011

Mark was a precious man and good friend. He was very kind and generous to our family and will always hold a special place in our hearts. He is not in pain anymore and the Lord is holding him for us to see again. Love to Glenda, Alicia, and Brad, we are praying for you. Love, Bill, Mindy, Ben, and Lizzy Shaw

Charlene Herrick

April 15, 2011

Hi: I m Charlene the volunteer at Evergreen Hemotology and Oncology,. I so enjoyed the visits with Mark on his Christian journey. People like Mark make my volunteering so enjoyable. Mark is now at peace with the Lord and enjoying his rewards. Prayers for his loved ones here on earth and "they" will receive the Lords Blessing.

Charlene Herrick

Marcia Gimness

April 14, 2011

Mark was a wonderful, friendly neighbor to all of us. He loved his wife and children so very much. We will miss seeing him at the mailbox and talking about the Lord. We'll miss seeing him embrace the outdoors and jogging in the sunshine. We will miss his happy, exuberant personality. We are thankful that he is with the Lord, free from pain and completely well. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Randall Steinman

April 13, 2011

Mark was a good friend, loving father and husband. I will miss Mark and the many fun times we had together. He was always kind to other people and an all around wonderful, compassoniate person. I feel relieved that Mark's pain is gone, and rejoice knowing he is with the Savior he loves. May the Lord bring comfort to Mark's family and friends.

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