Mark DuMars

Mark W. DuMars was born in Sharon, Pa. on December 31, 1939, the son of Percy and Florence DuMars. He had three brothers; Roger, Pete and Mike. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1957. He led the 1957 Sharon High basketball team to an undefeated season and the 1957 State Championship. He was named a First Team Parade Magazine All American. Mark attended Penn State on a basketball scholarship. He played for Penn State from 1958-1961. He was the leading scorer in 1961, and had several memorable contests vs. Jerry West and West Virginia. Mark was hired by Price Waterhouse as a CPA out of college in Pittsburgh Pa. He worked for Price Waterhouse from 1961 to 1981, first making manager, and then partner. In 1981, Mark founded and managed a business turnaround firm, Inglewood Associates. He retired from Inglewood in 2011 after a very successful career.

The story of Mark DuMars cannot be told without telling the story of his wife, Debbie DuMars. Mark and Debbie attended Penn State together and were married on December 30, 1961. You'll gain insight into this marriage when you know that it was Debbie who asked Mark out on their first date. Mark and Debbie spent the next 60+years together ; best friends, favorite companions, and each others favorite person. Mark liked to attribute much or most of his success to Debbie. And while that is not entirely true, it is certainly not all wrong. Mark and Deb had three children; Suzanne, Doc and Steve. No three siblings have ever had a better childhood.

Mark and Deb's kids had eight children of their own. Suzanne and her husband Dave had Maddy and Emma. Doc had Mia and Finn. Steve and his wife Sue had Nick, Luke, Jake and Georgia. Mark and Deb spent countless hours, vacations, trips, cruises and most birthdays with these 8 lucky kids. And they will tell you that no 8 grandkids ever had better grandparents.

Mark and Deb's children and grandchildren were not the only beneficiaries of their love, kindness and generosity. Many times a helping hand was given to a young person, not because Mark and Deb felt like they had to, but because it was the right thing to do, and there was no one else to do it. Nothing was ever asked for in return.

Mark DuMars wasn't just good at everything he put his mind to, he excelled. But none of it came easy. He out worked everyone around him, all of the time. And good enough, wasn't good enough. His work product had to be perfect.

He is survived by his wife Debbie, his children Suzanne White (Dave), Doc and Steve (Sue) and his grandchildren Maddy, Emma, Mia, Finn, Nick, Luke, Jake and Georgia. He will be remembered by all 14 each and every day.

Mass and Service to be held Thursday, May 8, at 10:30. St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ashburn, Virginia. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.