Mark Munson

Mark McKay Munson, 71, passed away on April 15, 2024, at home with his family at his side. Mark grew up in a loving home in Tropic, Utah. Mark's love for fishing reflects his life. That battle to reel in the big fish, the hook, and set the fight until you reel the big fish in. Today Mark's line gave way to the fish at the end. Mark's line gave way to health issues.
Mark was born in Panguitch Utah on April 14th, 1953. He was raised in Tropic Utah. He graduated from Bryce Valley High School in Tropic where he went on to work his first job with the BLM in Nevada doing cadastral survey, then worked for Kaibab operating heavy machinery then moved into the drilling field. He worked for Neighbors Drilling for 32 years from which he retired in 2017. He voiced that he "should have gone on to become a petroleum geologist as it was easier on the body". He was given many opportunities for advancement and was proud of his accomplishments. The advancements would take him away from home more and require more travel which Mark did not want to do. Mark married Patty Lindley in 1973 and they had 3 children, Mary, Bruce, and Chris. Their union ended in 1978. Mark then married Sharon Ferguson in 1981 and adopted Kimberly, David, Mark, and Dawn. Their union ended in 2017. His children gave him strength during the rough times and laughter and joy all of the time. He was proud of his kids and his family and friends. We will hold dear the stories and have the privilege to tell them to keep the memory of the funny, loving father. Mark lived out his final years as a single bachelor enjoying his retirement.
Mark is survived by his children, Kimberly (Jerry) Johnson, Mary Krogman, Mark (Leslie) Munson Jr, and Dawn Chaplin. Siblings James Richard Munson, Ella (Loyd) Colvin, Scott (Maxine) Munson, Joann (Gordon) Topham, and Elaine Brown, Ann (Frank) Alleman Sister-in-law. He has 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mark is preceded in death by his parents James S and LaRene Ott Munson, Chris D Munson (brother), Florence Munson (sister), Myrna Western Munson (sister-in-law), Dahl L. Brown (brother-in-law).
Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors. Mark traveled to Costa Rica, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Pakistan for work. He traveled to Peru to pick Mark Jr up from his mission. He traveled throughout Utah & Nevada hunting and fishing. Mark was always in the mountains, whether it was the Griffin/Barney Top mountains, Boulder Mountains, Mount Dutton, or the Paunsaugunt. He was either hunting for animals or trees to harvest for winter. He spent a lot of time fishing all over southern Utah as well as going deep-sea fishing. Mark was very good with his hands and fixing things. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those who knew him.
Mark requested no services to be held for him. He has requested a cremation with ashes to be spread in his favorite Southern Utah areas. In lieu of flowers, Mark has asked that you plant a tree in his honor at https://www.alivingtribute.org/ or donate to Marine Conservation in honor of his granddaughter Taylor at donate.padiaware.org shark census