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Mark Blackham Obituary
Salt Lake City, Utah-Mark D. Blackham, 81, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of November 7, 2013. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Ely, Nevada to Milton Truman Blackham and Ora Sophia Bradley. Pop's example of love, service and testimony will provide us strength throughout our lives. He has the innate ability to make everyone feel loved. Pops was very proud of his family; his wife Renee (Wiggs) his children Scott (Shauna), Kent, Traci (Michael), Brian (Sonja), Michael (Missy), and Leslie (Shawn) and grandchildren Nick (Michelle), Chris, (Kris), (Danielle), Brittany, Kelsey, Elder Maxwell Wilde, Ivers, Liva, Hazel, Ezra, Hoggan, Bella Jo, Ruby Renee, (Tay), Samuel, twins Kobe and Alec, and great-grandson Paxton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Max. We appreciate the extraordinary care Pops received during his long hard journey the last few months.
A visitation will be held Monday November 11, 2013 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 S. Albright Dr. (2145 E.), Tuesday November 12, 2013 at noon with a visitation prior to the services from 1045-1130am. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Blackham
Paul & Gillian Morris
November 14, 2013
Dear Renee, we have such fond memories of you being here with us in Chorley and spending time with you on our trips to Utah. We will always remember Mark's kind presence and smile (and giggle!) Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to you all, Paul, Gillian & family xx
Ellen (Scott's Mom) (Ritchie) Averett
November 12, 2013
So sad to learn of the passing of "Brian's Dad." Even though I didn't know Mark or Renee very well, somehow I felt I did. A lovely couple and a wonderful family. A sweet gentleman. Sincere sympathy to you all.
November 12, 2013
Renee and family,
Our hearts go out to you at the passing of this dear man. He blessed our lives and our children in so many ways. We have never known a kinder, gentler man. His constant powerful love and influence will always be remembered. Renee, you and Mark have been such great examples to us in every aspect of your lives. Thank you and may God bless you in every way always. John and Patti Wittwer
Earl and Lori Whitmore
November 11, 2013
We are saddened by Brother Blackhams passing and our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. We feel so blessed to know the Blackham family. Brother Blackham was the kindest man and made you feel like he has known and loved you your whole life even if you just met. He lived a life we can all learn to follow and he will be sorely missed.
Mel, Mischa, Meliss Farr
November 11, 2013
Renee, Tracy, Mike,the rest of the family,
How grateful we are to know you great people!
Mark was a wonderful man, always so happy!
Msy you find comfort at tthis time.
What a great care giver you have been to him.
WE LOVE YOU!!
Jen Stenquist Flowers
November 11, 2013
I will remember Marks smile. He always had such a happy smile on that cute face of his. What an awesome man. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and Prayers to all of the Blackham Family.
Bill and Sharon Larkin
November 11, 2013
Mark was one of the kindest, gentlest men Bill and I knew. Our family was so blessed to have him in our lives as our family grew from three to eight members. We are so glad for the friendship we have had over the years with Mark, Renee and their children. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Kathy Talbot
November 11, 2013
Dear Renee and Children,
I am so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I have loved him for so many years. When I was a teenager, I tended for Mark and Renee. I loved their family and their kids. Mark was so kind and loving. He would walk me to the door after tending to make sure that I got home safely. Renee was my Laurel teacher. She taught me so much. I claimed both of them as my second parents and have loved them dearly. Mark will forever be etched in my heart, and I know that if we all live to love the Savior as Mark did, we will be with Mark in the eternities. I am so happy to have known this wonderful man. May peace and joy be with his family, and especially, you, Renee.
All my love, Kathy Talbot
Willits
November 11, 2013
We are saddened to hear about the loss of Mark. We love and respect him deeply, as he exemplified Christlike love to our family. We pray the Spirit of the Lord will heal your hearts at this painful time. Hope you can feel our love and prayers for your family. Love you all! Greg & Heather Willits Family
Glenn Christensen
November 11, 2013
We are so grateful that we know Mark. I remember seeing him in the stands of nearly every basketball game I ever played at Olympus. What an amazing example he is to all of us and what a great father he has always been to Mike and all of his family. We pray for you all at this special and important time. God's blessings to you all!
Glenn and Angela Christensen and Family
Ruth G Snarr
November 11, 2013
Dear Blackham Family:
I worked with Mark at the Welfare Square Bishop's Storehouse for 10 years. He was a giant of a man. There are not enough good words to describe what a wonderful person he was. I loved him dearly. It was my privilege to have know him.
May God's choicest blessings be with your family at this time.
Jenny Cuthbert
November 10, 2013
So sorry to hear this news. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless
Sager
November 10, 2013
Dear Blackham family,
We are so sorry for the passing of Mark. Know that you are in our prayers. Peace be with you that he is with our Heavenly Father. We love you all so much.
Andy and Debi Sager
November 10, 2013
So sad to hear of Marks passing. We have many memories of love Mark showed for our family and each individually. God bless your family and may he comfort you all.
Jeff and Keri Wilde Family
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