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Mark Billington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 4, 2004.

Billington Mark L. Billington, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 at home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Born on Jan. 10, 1956 in Mpls, MN to Lester and Bonnie Billington of Crystal, MN. Graduated in 1974 from Cooper High School; spent many childhood days up north at the cabin in Perham and at his grandparents' farms in New York Mills. Preceded in death by father, Lester Billington; grandparents, Gail and Mabel Billington, Boyd and Marion Barker; uncles and aunts, Kenneth and Mavis Billington, Gary Billington, Rita Brown and Jerry Wicks. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Anthony; mother, Bonnie Billington of Knoxville, TN; brothers, Brad (Sue) Billington of Andover, MN, Steve (Joanne) Billington of Otsego, MN, Chris Billington of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Renee (Earl) Woolley of Brainerd, MN, Sandra (David) Ferguson of Kingston, TN; his in-laws, Bob and Ruth Bellefeuille and family; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Mark worked at Montgomery Wards in Robbinsdale and Bloomington where he met his wife in 1982. After he left Wards, he was at Southtown Toyota until 1999. He also worked for Rowe Marketing of IL and Westerlund Products of Mtka. Mark retired in Feb., 2002 due to his illness. "Thank You" to our family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and all the people at Church of The Assumption for your prayers and support. Special thanks to Dr. Steven Rousey and the group at Minnesota Oncology Hematology for their care and support the past 3 years and to the great team at Fairview Hospice Care, Ruth, Cindy and Rebecca. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10:00 AM Church of The Assumption, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield. Visitation Tues. 5-8 PM, prayer service 7:30 pm at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, and one hour prior to Mass AT CHURCH. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Memorials to the family. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com

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October 9, 2004

Mitchell Kenneth posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2004

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October 6, 2004

Mary and Bill Sullivan posted to the memorial.

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Mitchell Kenneth

October 9, 2004

Mark was my cousin and I do not think I ever meet him. I'm sure he was a great person and father

by reading the other responses in the guest book. My family and I give our deepest condolences. Sincerely Mitch Billington.

Shirleen Hilgenberg

October 6, 2004

Barb and Tony,

Mark's love for his family, his positive attitude and his smile are a legacy I will always treasure. He fought a long and valiant fight. I know you both treasure every moment you had with him as much as he treasured the time he had with you. All of us who worked with Mark had the highest respect for him, it was always a pleasure to be part of the team with him! And a very distinct privilege to have known him! Mark will always be remembered as one of "the GOOD GUYS! "

May God Bless and Keep You... May you always feel his arms around you and know how much He cares and loves you!

Mary and Bill Sullivan

October 6, 2004

Dear Barbara,

Please accept our prayers and sympathy. Despite your youth, you and Mark have been shining examples of love and strength to everyone in this community, even us older folks. God bless you in your sorrow.

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Ryan Clark

October 5, 2004

It was so nice to be a small part of Marks life. I new the first time I met him at my graduation party, that he was a good hearted guy. I'm glad that our family became a bit closer over the last few years. I'm really glad that I had the chance to share some time with Mark. Getting a chance to meet a genuine person is a rarity these days. God Bless

Kevin & Renee Billington

October 4, 2004

Barb:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tony during this very difficult time.

Kay and Paul Wozniczka

October 4, 2004

Barb and Tony,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless,

Mike Batton

October 4, 2004

Mark was a great husband & father. His loyalty to everyone was always outstanding. Mark left an impression that will last a life time for all of us that knew him as a friend. I never had the chance to go fishing, but did golf with Mark. I would emagine the fishing stories are about as good as his golf game. Getting to the abjective but never by the shortest route. Mark you will be missed by many. There is a strong family support to take care of those left to greif your loss. God Bless the family.

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