Mark Edward Aker

Mark Edward Aker obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Mark Edward Aker

Mark Aker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery - Scottsdale on May 16, 2023.
Mark Edward Aker, 56, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born in Washington D.C. on February 10, 1967 to proud parents Mary Ann Aker and Gary Irving Aker.
Mark, the most loving and devoted father, is survived by his four children, grandchild, two sisters, one brother-in-law, and extended family.
Mark joined the Phoenix police department in 1994 and spent 29 years in service to his community. He also had an exceptional talent for creative construction projects.
Mark will be remembered for his wittiness, humor, and wonderful smile. He had natural charisma and was incredibly generous. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. His stories were infectious and he never let a room go quiet. As a pillar of strength for his family and friends, he loved nothing more than spending time with them. He was selfless and his passing left an unfillable gap in those who loved him. He was a truly great man whose impact will be felt forever.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. A piece of each of us went with you and we know you are watching over us.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Phoenix PD fund for families of wounded and fallen officers: https://phoenixpolicefoundation.org/donation-assist

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May 24, 2023

Matt aka "Darkhorse" posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2023

Lisa posted to the memorial.

May 18, 2023

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Matt aka "Darkhorse"

May 24, 2023

Mark was my supervisor when I was in "pre-hire" for PPD. A great man. He was always supportive and always had something funny/amusing to say to break my anxiety of being a a new guy getting ready to go to the academy. Rest Easy Mark. Thank you Sir.

Lisa

May 20, 2023

Godspeed Mark

Danny Valadez

May 18, 2023

What a really good person Mark was; a good friend, a good father, a good officer, a good anything fixer...and an unbelievable worker! We don´t know how he had the energy to do all he did.

Mark was so proud of his children. We met the boys on several occasions during construction projects, and what a hoot they are! Great kids as I´m sure all of them are.

Mark helped so many people and all of us depended on him to have solutions to all our problems. I don´t know if anyone was ever able to stump him.

We are all so sad that we lost such a good friend and we hope the Aker family takes comfort in knowing how much he was loved and admired.

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