Mark J. Clemen Sr.

Mark J. CLEMEN, Sr. Mark passed away the morning of September 25th, 2005 at home bringing to close his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born in a South Dakota farmhouse on April 1, 1931 to Anna and Henry Clemen. He was always proud that his father chose his name. During WWII his family moved to Seattle to work in the shipyards, living in a small house in South Seattle. Mark took a job at the railroad before enlisting in the U.S. Navy at the outset of the Korean War. In 1958, Mark graduated from Seattle University with a major in Accounting and a minor in Theology. He then began a 38 year career at the Boeing Company. He was named Boeing IDS Employee of the Year in 1977 for his development of the financial basis for a large contract negotiation. After retirement from the Boeing Company he continued working for a variety of companies. In 1959 Mark's sister Evelyn introduced him to her friend Patricia Ann Bentler. Mark and Patti celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this last spring in a large family gathering at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue. Mark has been a long-time leader in the fraternal Knights of Columbus, and has contributed his time and energy to innumerable church and charity endeavors. Mark's strength of character became evident during these last three years in his fight with pancreatic cancer. Mark is survived by his wife Patti, his children Mark Clemen Jr., Annette Anderson, Timothy Clemen, Mary Bowmer and Howard Clemen, as well as his brothers and sisters: Agnes Wallulis, Margaret Armstrong, Catherine Skeene, Evelyn Eads, Henry (Hank) Clemen Jr., James (Jim) Clemen, Helen Yelle, Melvin Clemen and Patricia Higgins. He has been preceded in death by his mother and father, Anna and Henry Clemen, and his brothers and sisters: Louis, Leroy, Theresa, Martin, Mary, Lawrence, Raymond and Dennis Clemen. Mark enjoyed time spent with his friends and family, the outdoors, boating and salmon fishing. He is remembered for his devotion to his wife and his to his Church. A Vigil Service will begin 7:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 28, 2005 at St. Louise Catholic Church 141- 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007. Mass will begin 11 a.m. Thurs also at St. Louise Catholic Church. Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery 12:30 p.m. Fri, Sept 30, 2005. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's on-line guest book at: www.flintofts.com.