Mark-VanAtta-Obituary

Mark J. VanAtta

Des Moines, Iowa

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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...

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Very sorry to hear of your loss, Matthew.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. He was a good friend in high school. R.I.P. Mark.

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.

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

I'am truly sorry for your loss. Mark was a wonderful friend in high school. R.I.P. Mark

Anne, so sorry for your loss.Chris Williams 79

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

Anne, I'm sad to read about the death of your brother, Mark. May he rest in peace.