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Mark William Pangburn

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Mark Pangburn Obituary

Mark William Pangburn, 37, of Mesa Arizona (formerly of Casa Grande, Arizona and Hampton, Iowa) died July 9, 2005 from cancer. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 S. Dobson Rd. in Mesa, Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be made to the MWP Scholarship Fund c/o Brian Pangburn P.O. Box 10486 Casa Grande, AZ 85230. Mr. Pangburn was born January 19, 1968 in Casa Grande, Arizona. The day after graduating from high school (Casa Grande class of '86) Mark joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Dallas as a Nuclear Engineer Technician. After 6 years in the Navy Mark attended Arizona State University and received his Juris Doctor of Law degree, his Masters in Business Administration, and his Bachelors degree in Finance. Mark then worked at Honeywell for 6 years and most recently at Cytec Engineering Materials performing contract negotiations. Mark enjoyed traveling the world visiting over 17 countries, he obtained his pilots license, was a certified scuba diver, sky diver, enjoyed geocaching, and was involved as a Big Brother in the Valley Big Brothers/ Big Sisters program. He is survived by Patty Bensel of Mesa, his father Craig Pangburn of Casa Grande, his mother Cheryl Ubben of Hampton Iowa, his step father Robert Ubben of Hampton, his grandmother Florence Pangburn of Casa Grande, his brother Brian Pangburn of Casa Grande, a step sister Christine Ubben of Minneapolis, a step brother Reece Ubben of Gilbert, a step sister Rachelle Ubben of Hampton, his half sister Samantha (Pangburn) Rose, a step brother Chris Loverme of Phoenix, a step brother Paul Loverme of Phoenix, and his Little Brother Javonte Morning. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Pangburn

19 Entries

Gary Michaels

March 14, 2022

I heard Mark passed on a number of years ago but only just found this memorial. I was a classmate of Mark's at ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business ('96-98) and worked closely with him on some projects we were teammates on. Mark was very likeable and hard-working but with an easygoing personality - really the ideal coworker or friend. He was funny and could be very self-effacing, as when we separately pulled an all-nighter and he walked into a McDonald's for breakfast the next morning - in his underwear. No one seemed to notice, or at least they didn't say anything to him. MBA classmates were regaled with stories of his youthful hooliganism in the CG area. He was one of those individuals I wished I'd stayed in touch with because they are always great to be around, and they make you feel better. I was very saddened to hear of his passing; we really need more people like him in our lives, and our world.

Julie Iarrobino (Kerr)

July 29, 2005

I was so sad and surprised to hear about Mark passing away. I also attended CGUHS with Mark but had lost touch with him over the years. What a great guy, always laughing, upbeat and such a gentle way about him. I hope he knows how highly all of us thought of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Patty, and with Mark's family.

Jennifer Miller (Bankhead)

July 29, 2005

I to was a friend of Marks from CGUHS. He was a kind person with a big heart and great sense of humor. I was shocked and saddend to hear of Marks illness/passing. To Patty and Marks family please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shea Nieto

July 20, 2005

Too many great memories to mention. PANG #32: thank you for all the great memories...some day we shall once again cruise the Blue Streak, the S'Ten, and Scooby in the clouds together. Thanks for not laughing when you caught me rocking out to Van Halen in your spare bedroom at 2:00 in the morning - and thanks for setting a great example for us all. Love ya skoal brotha!

SheaBo

Tammy Colegrove - Lyons

July 14, 2005

I was a freshman when Mark was a senior at CGUHS. He was truely a genuine human being. He made me feel like one of the gang even as a freshman. I wish I could have let him know how special he was to me. I lost touch after he was in the Navy for a year or so. My prayers go out to the family and friends of this wonderful man. He is sitting in the Father's presence and free at last.

Patty Bensel

July 14, 2005

I am Mark's girlfriend.

Mark and I meet in a Contracts class in Las Vegas March 2004. From the moment we started talking I knew I found a great man. We found out that we parked at the same airport parking, lived two miles apart, we both loved to travel, both loved going to the movies, and we like to just sit by the pool reading books, talking, and playing Scrabble. Since the day we meet, we spend all the time we could together.

Mark touched so many hearts in his life I am going to be putting together a book of memories if you have any photos and stories please email them to me.

I loved him and he loved me. I will miss my MP every day.

Sandy Garza

July 14, 2005

Patty, I'm soooo sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. I'm sorry we never got to meet your fiance. We love you and want you to know we are here for you. Love, Rick, Sandy, Victor, Drue & Paige

Leslie Boone

July 14, 2005

Count me among the lucky who got to know Mark in high school. It is evident that everyone who had the good fortune to cross his path felt they had a friend for life. He was a person of great character and will be missed by all who knew him. My sympathies to his many loved ones.

Cynthia Edwards

July 13, 2005

My prayers are with the family at your time of loss. Mark was a wonderful person. I went to school with Mark at CGUHS. I was shocked and sadden to hear of his passing. He is with the Lord now and I know that you all feel blessed to have been able to share his life with him. You loved him, yes; but God loved him best.

Cynthia Edwards Class of 86

Mark & Sue Meeks Brother Dan

July 13, 2005

We never got to meet Mark in person, but we are close friends with Patty and Spuds parents and Uncle. We feel like we know him - anyone who can connect with a 13 year boy has to be remarkable. We are so sorry for your loss - we love you Patty!

Mike Stewart

July 13, 2005

Tah Tah - I wish I could be there with you. I LOVE you with all my heart and I loved Mark too! Whenever I sing I will think of him .. smile. And, you draggin yourself out of the bedroom at 1am to find out which song we were singing at the top of our lungs!! It was the best vacation ever.

To the rest of Marks family - I'm Patty's Godson, Mark was cool and I loved him too.- he was a great guy!

Love Always, Spud

Kristin Cavenee-Palmer

July 13, 2005

I too was a classmate of Marks at CGUHS. I have great memories of Mark. He was so full of life. A fun and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.

Nona (Hedges) Bennett

July 13, 2005

I went to school with Mark (and his siblings) when he lived in Hampton. Mark was always fun to be around. I am so saddened that he lost his battle with cancer. My sympathies and warm regards to his family and friends during this time.

Tracy Sallen

July 12, 2005

I also went to high school with Mark. I vividly remember his smile and zest for life. My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.

Karen Gordon

July 12, 2005

I worked with Mark at Cytec, and he was one of my favorite people there. He was always nice to everyone and had a wonderful spirit. He will be missed immensely at Cytec.

My prayers and sympathy go out to his family and loved ones.

Loren & Steph Dawson

July 12, 2005

A great man / great friend who was always willing to help a friend. From teaching me how to drive a stick shift to letting us live in his exta bedroom. I hope all people find a way to enjoy life as much as Pang did. I so enjoyed hearing about his latest idea / plan to change the world for the better. O to "idle" one more time in the Blue Streak. Craig your in our thoughts & prayers. Loren, Steph, Gaven, & Faith

Lorry Werner

July 12, 2005

I didn't know Mark, but my sister is very good friends with Patty. I'm so sad to hear about the loss. My warmest regards and sympathy go to all the family and friends.

Rhonda Parks

July 12, 2005

Mark and I went to high school together at CGUHS. I have wonderful memories of our years together. He was a great friend and had such a wonderful personality! He was liked by everyone. My condolences to his family.

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