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BORN
1967
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2017
Mark Shorter Obituary
Born January 1, 1967, he was a staff member Camp Bethel Ministries in Wise, Virginia. He attended Milligan College in Elizabethton, TN, where he earned a BS in Computer Science in 1993. Mark was proud to serve in the US Air Force. He worked as a Repository Technology Specialist, including positions abroad. There he met and married the love of his life, Renata Myhalyuk on July 27, 2007. He found employment at Fort Detrick in Frederick, where he resided with his family until his death.
Mark was a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren, where he participated in the men's bible study and enjoyed the contemporary service. Mark was passionate about his walk with Jesus Christ. He loved cars, sailing and the great outdoors, especially camping trips with his precious children. Mark will be leaving behind his antique cars, a classic MG and Triumph Spitfire.
Mark left behind his beloved wife Renata and 2 children, Samuel Levi, 7 and Madeline Grace, 4; as well as, a daughter Valerie Kristine, 24. He is also survived by his parents, Joe Shorter of Elizabeth City, NC and Norma and George Mcleod of Norfolk, VA; brothers Mike, also of Norfolk and Joseph (Charyl) Shorter of Virginia Beach, VA; sister Sherry (Doug) Sturgill of Longs, SC; in-laws Vyacheslav and Nina Mygalyuk; sisters in-law, Roksolana, Ruslana, Rosa, Romana, Radmila, Rosita; brothers in-law, Rostyslav, Radomyr and Rodion and several nephews and nieces who remember him fondly.
A Celebration of Life in honor of Mark will take place on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 12 noon at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute at GoFundMe.com, keyword: Daddy's, Sammy & Maddie Shorter Fund in order to help Mark take care of his family a future like he would have had he not left us so soon.
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5 Entries
September 1, 2017
its spelled Valarie
September 1, 2017
My condolence to the family, you all are in my prayers.
September 1, 2017
Wow, Very Sad News
Our friend and former colleague it was a
pleasure of working remember him as a positive, upbeat guy with a great sense of humor with always something to add to the conversation.
He will be miss
Pilar Lopez
The Quay Family
August 31, 2017
Just hearing about this tragic event. We are so sad for the loss of Mark, but blessed that we got to meet and know him this year. We are heartbroken and praying for his family, especially Renata and their sweet children.
Sonya and Mark Trice
August 30, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss.
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