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Mark Iwanaga Obituary
Mark Makoto Iwanaga, 75, passed away November 12, 2019 in Marysville, California. He was born April 29, 1944 in Amache, Colorado. He lived in the Yuba City area for the last 75 years.
Mark attended local schools, graduating from Yuba City High School in 1962. While in high school, he was active in sports playing varsity baseball, football and basketball. He also served as Student Body President and Letterman's Club President. Mark attended Sacramento State College, transferring to University of California Davis where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Latin.
After college, Mark accepted a teaching position at Yuba City High School where he taught in the Social Sciences department until 1984. While there, Mark also coached baseball and football.
In 1985, Mark embarked on a new career as an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance Companies. He spent the next 34 years managing and selling insurance in Marysville, California.
Mark had a passion for fishing - especially fly-fishing. He enjoyed all the fishing trips he was able to attend. He was a former President and member of E.C. Powell Fly Fishing Club.
Mark is survived by his wife, Debby; his children, Leigh Iwanaga (Martin Flacks), Kristen Volkman (Brian), Cheryl Turner (Joe) and Charles Jones (Samantha); 4 grandchildren and sister Lucille Irby.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jean; his mother Molly Ito Iwanaga; father George Iwanaga and stepmother Amy Iwanaga.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Ullrey Memorial Chapel.
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Yvonne Rasul
December 12, 2019
I call Mark respectfully Mr. Iwanaga he was my high school teacher and a favorite of many students, he made learning fun and his positivity was contagious. God bless family and friends
Mike Peebles
December 12, 2019
Donna and I are so saddened by Mark's passing. He was our insurance agent; but was a true, kind, and generous friend to us. We wish Mark's family our condolences, and wish them well in their sadness for their loss. Mike and Donna Peebles
Roleane Helder
December 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing.
We all have good memories and we shall
all have them in our hearts.
May God and all of the angels be with you.
David H Francis
December 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Mark. We go back many years playing ball together as well as college. I was lucky to have him as a friend. Dave Francis
David STEELE
December 7, 2019
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. I was a classmate and played basketball with him, graduating in the same class of 1962. he was the happiest most positive person I knew, leaving this thought in my yearbook, "The best to you each morning." Well, thank you Mark and I would like to wish his family the best in their time of grief! From David (semi-auto) Steele
Michael Gaston
December 7, 2019
Sorry to see Mark's passing. Mark and I worked together in the Social Science Dept. at YCHS for about 15 years or so. He was a nice guy and will be missed.
Bruce Stottlemeyer
December 5, 2019
Mark was one of my favorite teachers at Yuba City High. I was ever so glad to later utilize his insurance agency for most all my insurance needs. Mark was a remarkable and kind man. You will certainly be missed Mark. Thank you for all the care you provided me and my family over many decades.
December 4, 2019
I was so sorry to see that Mr. Iwanaga passed away. He was an amazing teacher that I had the privilege to have during my time as a student at Yuba City High School. He was an enthusiastic teacher who made class fun and interesting. Then there were field trips!! He was even more fun and especially when Mr.Pappas was along. I particularly remember one field trip that his children were on as well. Their Mom said that someone needed to chaperone the adults. My sympathies to his family he will be missed.
December 4, 2019
My daughter and I were so shocked when we received a call yesterday, December 3rd, from the State Farm office in Sacramento advising us that our policy has been transferred to their office due to Mark's passing. I met Mark in 2005 when I moved to Marysville - he was always so pleasant and outgoing and he will be missed. Our sincere condolences to Mark's wife and family.
Carla Johnson and daughter, Anna Johnson
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