Mark Druss

Mark Druss

Mark Druss Obituary

Published by Summers Funeral Home - Ustick Chapel - Meridian on Apr. 10, 2018.
Mark passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Mark was a resident of Idaho at the time of passing. After graduating from Roslyn High School, Mark attended Columbia University in New York, where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Anthropology/Archaeology. He was born during World War II at Jefferson Army Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri, where his parents, Mildred Schpeiser and Harold Nitzberg, were social workers. Mark's memorial will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Summers Funeral Home in Boise, followed by burial at Dry Creek Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Dry Creek Historical Society at www.drycreekhistory.org or 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise, Idaho 83714.

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July 23, 2018

Dear Claudia and family,
Doug and I just read of Mark's passing in the American Baha'i. We are so very saddened to hear this news and uplift you in prayer. We have such wonderful memories of our times together in Boise and Ada County, and cherish our friendship to this day. Mark's spiritual and material insights always deep and thoughtful, his love of family, and his work ethic an inspiration. You both come to mind often and we hope you know we are with you - heart to heart. Call or email if you can.
208-773-2130 [email protected]
Our sincere sympathy and abiding love,
Doug and Carol Hudson
Post Falls, ID

April 20, 2018

Mark was a respected, thoughtful and trusted colleague. I knew him as an ISU professor and BLM contractor. He loved Idaho's mountains and sagebrush plains. He will be remembered for the contributions he made to our knowledge and understanding of Idaho's prehistory. Dick Hill

Mike Deering

April 10, 2018

Mark hired me at IPC as a contract temporary worker in June 1997 and a four year specific contract temp in January 1999. Now almost 20 year with IPC, I will always be grateful for his actions and all he did for my professional career. Good thoughts to all his loved ones.

Joe Bejsovec

April 10, 2018

I didn't know Mark well when we worked at Idaho Power, because while he was out doors having fun, I was confined to a cubicle at the Puzzle Palace. But afterward we both played in the Mulligan Band under Jim Perkins, and had a great time. Also we went up in a Cessna to fly several times, and he took the best aerial shots in my collection (which I'd be happy to share with you: 345-6666 or [email protected]) We were both sad when he moved to Colorado.

Joe Bejsovec
member Flying Octogenarians
and Mulligan Band

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