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Mark Foote Obituary
Des Moines - Mark James Foote, 61, of Des Moines passed away suddenly of an aneurysm November 30, 2020 at UnityPoint Health. He was born October 26, 1959 of parents Merlin James Foote and Mary Lou Bean Foote. Early years were farm related. Mark graduated 1979 from Des Moines East High School and had worked at Iowa Methodist and Lutheran Hospitals 24 plus years leaving as a Lead Transporter and later was on disability.
He is survived by his mother; step-mother, Terry Foote; half-sister, Kelly West; step-siblings, Sheri Hartman and David Paulson; also aunts, uncles, cousins including Bonnie, Stacie and Paul Dewey of Des Moines.
Preceding him in death was an infant brother, his father, grandparents - the Footes and Beans.
Cremation has taken place with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. We want to thank the Emergency Room and Operating Staff at the two hospitals mentioned.
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