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Mark Donald Emerson
3-27-1962 - 4-9-2013
Mark Donald Emerson was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on March 27, 1962. He attended schools in Salem, Oregon, and Nampa, Idaho. He graduated cum laude from Nampa High School. He attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, receiving a B.A. degree in psychology and history.
In 1997 Mark graduated from Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas, with a Masters' Degree in Theology. He served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Littleton, Colorado, and Aurora Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado.
Mark earned an M.A. degree from the University of Northern Alabama and a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho. He taught in the Departments of Business Administration at George Fox University/Boise and at Northwest Nazarene University.
Mark's major interests in high school and college were football, flute and band, and drama. He was a voracious reader and eagerly engaged in discussing ideas and current events. He enjoyed swimming, and earned college money as a summer life guard at church camp.
Mark loved to teach, whether in the classroom, in Sunday School, or explaining things in casual conversation. As a college professor he used humor to engage his students as he clarified abstract ideas and concepts. As a pastor, preacher, and Bible teacher, he made biographies and history and truth become real and applicable to twenty-first century living. His counsel was wise and pertinent.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Emerson, M.D., his grandparents Donald and Florence Emerson, and the Rev. Herbert and Beulah Cederberg. He is survived by his wife Kimberly and their daughters Kristen and Jessica, his mother Marilyn Emerson, his brothers John Emerson and Paul Emerson, his uncle Herbert Cederberg (Alice), and his father-in-law Ken Beynon (Kathleen).
A memorial service will be held at College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral Pines Baptist Camp, HC 64, Box 8296, Ketchum, ID 83340, or to the church of your choice. Services under the care of Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa 466-3545.
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Marilyn and family: My deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to you at this very sad time. Mark is resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior and out of pain. May God wrap His arms of love and compassion about you and comfort you at a very low time in your life. Love in Christ Sharon Whiteaker and family
Sharon Whiteaker
May 1, 2013
Marilyn,
I have not seen you in some time, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Rahrer (South Jr. High)
April 13, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue to pray for all of you
April 13, 2013
My sincere condolences to all of Marks family and friends.
I will never forget his caring,fun, loving ways at Nampa First Baptist Church or at Cathedral Pines.
Ken Reed
April 12, 2013
I just heard about Mark's passing and am still processing the shock of it. I am so sorry to hear of his loss and hope that he is at peace with his Father in Heaven. I was one of his students at GFU and kept up a friendship with him. I missed being able to share coffee with him after he returned from Europe and I am so sorry now that I was not able to make that work. Sincere condolences to Mark's family.
Patti Perkins
April 12, 2013
Kim, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Many of my best youth group memories are from the time you served at FBC Olathe. Mark was a force to be reckoned with and will be missed. Much love to all.
Jessica (Suddreth) Hotaling
April 11, 2013
There are no words to express our sadness and the sense of loss. Mark was a S.S. teacher, bar none, and opened up the scripture in new and refreshing ways. My Bible is full of penciled-in notes that will always remind me of God's use of a Godly man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim.
Dale & Lois Van Hooser
April 11, 2013
Mark was indeed a godly man, gifted with humor, grace, and unfailing faith. He has been a "treasure" to all of us who knew him. I can imagine him having some lively discussions in Heaven, riding a mountain bike all over the place, and loving being with Jesus! For his family, I will continue praying for you. May you find some comfort in your memories of Mark and the reassurance of seeing him again.
Peggy Berrey
April 11, 2013
Mark was a bright light in many lives. I pray for comfort for all of you... Kim, Kristen and Jessica... as well as for Marilyn, John and Paul.
You are all in my heart and on my mind.
Della Vincent
April 11, 2013
Mark and Kim led our youth group at 1st Baptist Church in Olathe, KS, many years ago when I was in junior high school. My prayers are with Kim and their daughters. Mark left a big imprint on the hearts and souls of so many of us under his leadership at 1st Baptist - more so than he ever knew. Thinking back brings to mind so many good memories from that time. May The Lord bless, protect and provide for Kim and family in and through this time.
Kevin Miller
April 11, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mark was in my 5th grade class. I lost track of him until we met Dr. Emerson 15 years ago when our son was born. I was so happy to hear he was a pastor and had a life that impacted others for the Lord. He is only gone from your sight. He has now heard, "Here he comes!" and I'm sure heaven is rejoicing.
Leslie Jansen van Beek
April 11, 2013
Mrs. Emerson--I miss you and am praying for you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time.
Hallee Schelhaas
April 11, 2013
Mrs. Emerson--I miss you and am praying for you and your family!
Hallee Schelhaas
April 11, 2013
One of the things that helped me in loosing my late Joyce is that I envisioned her as Chair of Heaven's Entertainment and Reception Committee. I know she'll put a special 'spin' on Mark's reception. We have a hard time imagining how wonderful Heaven really is because it surpasses anything we could even imagine from our earthly position. Give that, I KNOW Mark is so happy there and it does put an end to the discomforts of this earth.
Kim ... Looking forward to the day the 4 of us can play that game of pinochle in Heaven ... together!
Ron Luthman
April 11, 2013
Mark, you will be missed! God's grace and peace to your family! Susan Berrey Harris
April 11, 2013
Thoughts prayers and love with the family at this sad time. He will always be with you in spirit. May the memories bring you all together.
Diane Myslivy
April 11, 2013
Sola Scriptura, amigo.
Bruce Skaug
April 11, 2013
Kim, praying for you and the girls. Joe and Teri Whilden
April 11, 2013
Mark will be missed by all! Especially his students from George Fox University! He was loved and he honored each of us with his knowledge and great leadership! We will miss you our dearest friend and mentor! Sincerely, Faye Baxter)Keller
Faye Keller
April 11, 2013
Emerson family you are on my thoughts and prayers.
April 11, 2013
Kim, we are so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort that passes understanding. We will be praying for you and your daughters.
Deanna and Paul Kinsman
April 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kim, the girls and all of Mark's family and friends. Mark was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful Godly man.
Marcus and Melissa Pollard
April 11, 2013
Sorry for your loss..from Austin Smith and Family
Mark Smith
April 10, 2013
From Austin Smith and family..we are sorry for your loss..
Mark Smith
April 10, 2013
We remember going with you two as youth sponsors for the ski trip in Colorado from First Baptist Church. Such nice people. Our sincere sympathies to you, Kim, and your family. Sandy and John Marksbury
April 10, 2013
My heart aches for Mark's family and friends. I have so many fun memories of Mark. RIP
Karen Gobbetti
April 10, 2013
Mark showed how Christians can have fun in everyday life. I appreciated his genuine concern for the spiritual well-being of students. He was a great support to my family when I came to NNU as a new faculty.
Jan Crabill
April 10, 2013
I was saddened to learn of Mark's death. Though I did not know him well, my late husband Rod and I followed his career. Mark's Mother taught with Rod at South. My condolences to Kim and her family. Kathleen Hanson
April 10, 2013
I began my MBA education with a course from Dr. Emerson, and consider it a privilege to have learned from such a great man. My heart hurts for the Emerson family. May you find peace in knowing he is safely home.
Angie
April 10, 2013
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