May God bless you and your...
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Matthew.
Scott
October 02, 2022 | Family


Des Moines, Iowa
Mark J. Van AttaDes MoinesMark J. Van Atta, 55, passed away suddenly in his home on May 6, 2014. He was a lifelong Des Moines resident and a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines. Mark enjoyed music and played the piano and guitar. Mark loved life and was a true kid at heart. His...
Read MoreVery sorry to hear of your loss, Matthew.
Scott
October 02, 2022 | Family
I'm truly sorry for your loss. He was a good friend in high school. R.I.P. Mark.
June 22, 2014

It took me a while to locate this 2010 photo of my brother with his dirt bike. Many thanks to our old neighbor, Rick Hickman, for saving the article and photo from the Des Moines Register. Farewell, dear brother. Rest in peace.
Matthew VanAtta
June 21, 2014 | Palm Springs, CA

1979 or 1980 photo
Mark was a friend from 1st grade through High School. We both lived on 20th street and spent much time together for years. Always a fun and adventurous friend he will be missed.
With Sympathy, Eric Brattebo
Eric Brattebo
May 12, 2014 | Mission Viejo, CA
I'am truly sorry for your loss. Mark was a wonderful friend in high school. R.I.P. Mark
May 12, 2014
Anne, so sorry for your loss.Chris Williams 79
May 12, 2014
Mark was a very close friend from high school. "Kind" is the word that best described him then. I was the new kid, Mark was the first to befriend me, after that moment I knew I would be comfortable In Iowa
Eric Trimas
May 12, 2014 | Jackson, MI
Anne, I'm sad to read about the death of your brother, Mark. May he rest in peace.
Leslie Seibert-Sullivan
May 12, 2014 | Urbandale, IA