Mark William Geyer

Mark William Geyer 11/11/1962 ~ 5/20/2009 Mark battled valiantly with pancreatic cancer for almost two years. He endured his illness with grace and dignity despite the huge toll the disease took on his body.Mark was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Carolyn Smith Geyer and C. William (Bill) Geyer. He attended college at Augustan College in Sioux Falls and then moved to Salt Lake City to attend law school at the University of Utah. Mark chose the "U" for the mountains on the brochure and not counting a short stint in Los Angeles has remained close to his beloved mountains ever since. Mark was a partner in the law firm Ward, Miller and Geyer and was able to remain active in the firm through most of his illness. Mark is survived by his daughter, Lydia, his wife, Kim Lewis, his younger brother Thomas Geyer and his parents, Bill and Carolyn Geyer. Mark's family was one of the most important things in his life, especially his daughter, Lydia. He loved to take her to the park, climb the mountains with her and read books to her. Snuggles and bath time were also a big part of every day. Mark also leaves behind a dog, Dalton, and two cats, Annie and Maria who provided endless comfort and amusement on a daily basis. We will truly miss the man we knew as "dada". A gathering to celebrate Mark's beautiful life will be held Saturday, May 30th at Em's Restaurant (271 Center Street) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Remembrances will begin at 5 p.m. Please come and enjoy the company of Mark's many friends as well as his family and add your stories to the day. Celebratory attire is required (black will not be allowed) - Hawaiian prints and tie-dies are preferred. Kim and Lydia and the rest of the Lewis and Geyer families wish to give their gratitude and thanks to all of the health care workers that helped Mark on his journey: Dr. Kim Jones, oncologist, and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Dr. Scott Junkins and the rest of the doctors at the University Pain Clinic. Dr. Doug Goldsmith at The Children's Center, LDS Hospital - both the emergency room and the 8th floor west, LDS Home and Health Care and Hospice, the emergency teams at Station 4 and the Cancer Wellness House. And we send our never ending gratefulness to all our wonderful friends and neighbors who gave and continue unselfishly of themselves. In lieu of flowers both families request that a donation be made to the Cancer Wellness House in Salt Lake City or that a tree be planted in Mark's honor. Funeral directors, Garner Funeral Home.