Mark Tully Williams

WILLIAMS, MARK TULLY Stepped into eternity on Saturday, September 3, 2005 in Bishop, CA. He was born on January 20, 1948 in Bishop, CA., to Paul and Gertrude Williams. Mark married Melinda Bell on August 14, 1982. Mark had three incredible sons, Joshua, Brian and Mark E. Mark was an avid outdoorsman with a love of backpacking, hiking, skiing, fishing, golf and mountain biking. Mark was a 1966 graduate of Loma Linda Academy in Loma Linda. He received his Bachelor Degree in History from Pacific Union College. He also held a Masters Degree in Health Management from Webster University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mark Williams has been the President/CEO of Riverside Community Health Foundation since 1990. He has lead the organization from a Hospital Foundation to a Foundation that raises charitable support and provides a health care infrastructure for the community of Riverside. Prior to his duties as President/CEO with Riverside Community Health Foundation, Mr. Williams was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Planning for Riverside Community Hospital. He also served as Vice President of Development at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland and spent four years as Vice President of Marketing and Development at Boulder Memorial Hospital in Colorado. Over the years, Mr. Williams served in various positions of leadership and volunteered on numerous boards in the community. He was a Fellow of the American Hospital Association/Health Forum in Creating Healthier Communities. He was a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He has also served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Southern California Grantmakers (SCG). His other services to the community included: Mayor's Walkable Committees Task Force; Mayors Commission on Aging; Chairman of the Board, World Affairs Council of the Inland Valleys; Board Member, Riverside Philharmonic; Board Member, Riverside Rotary; Board Member, Volunteer Center of Riverside; Chairman, United Way; Board Member, La Sierra University; Past Board Member, Unforgettables Foundation; President, Riverside Seventh-Day Baptist Congregation; Member, Lincoln Club; Member, Raincross Club. He was recognized as: 2004 Outstanding Professional - National Philanthropy Day; La Sierra University's Presidential Citation - Distinguished Community Service; Hero of the Year Award, Riverside Downtown Partnership. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude M. Williams and is survived by his father Paul Jacob Williams of Bishop, CA, his wife Melinda Williams of Riverside and sons Joshua 29, of Angelus Oaks; Brian 19, and Mark E. 13; his brother and wife Paul and Vicki Williams of Phelan, California and nieces Connie Brasil, Sandy Karge and Lori Williams. More important than all of Mark's academic and professional accomplishments was his charming demeanor and captivating smile. Mark was a friend to many and will remain in our hearts forever. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grove Community Church 5320 Victoria Avenue. A gathering will immediately follow at the Riverside Community Health Foundation's Health Education Center 4445 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, California. In lieu of flowers donations can be made payable to the Riverside Community Health Foundation in memory of Mark T. Williams.