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Mark Thomas Evans

1963 - 2015

BORN

1963

DIED

2015

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Mark Evans Obituary

Mark Thomas Evans, 52 of Plattsburg, MO, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2015.

Mark was born March 12, 1963, in San Jose, CA, the son of Bobby D. and Dorothy L. (Bausum) Evans. Mark served as a police officer and detective with the Independence Police Department for over 24 years. He was a member of the Independence Fraternal Order of Police. Mark enjoyed military memorabilia and history of WWI and WWII.

Survivors include: his son, Ryan Evans; daughter, Brittney Evans; granddaughter, Caitlynn Foresee; parents Bobby and Dorothy Evans; brother, Michael Evans; sisters, Jenny Dunham and Cindy Evans; four nieces and girlfriend Stefanie Shanks.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8:00 p.m.,Thursday evening, July 9, 2015 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A Celebration of Mark's Life will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 at the chapel. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Kearney, MO, with Police Funeral Honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the KU Cancer Center or Heartland Honor Flight Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com

Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel; 816-373-3600

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Published by The Examiner on Jul. 8, 2015.

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Joe and Mary Schmidli

July 9, 2015

Our prayers to Marks family. He will be missed.God Bless, Joe and Mary Schmidli

July 9, 2015

we will miss mark the 3rd. floor at the court house wont be the same.

your friend richard ratty

Cindy and John Tillman

July 8, 2015

Gloria, Brittney, Ryan, and family:

We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

Jul

10

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Speaks Suburban Chapel

18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

Jul

10

Burial

Fairview Cemetery

Kearney, MO

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18020 E. 39th St. S, Independence, MO 64055

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