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Mark Unruh Obituary
Mark Lamont Unruh
1971-2010
Mark died on March 19, 2010 with the same dignity, grace and strength that his beloved father showed when he passed away of cancer in 1991. Mark was 38 years old, when pancreatic cancer swiftly took his life in less than a month. Born December 17, 1971 in Eugene to Richard and Carole Unruh, he attended high school at Winston Churchill High School and in Huntington Beach, CA, before graduating from Job Corp. in Oregon. As a guitar player, Mark will be remembered for his love of music, aviation, and devotion to family.
Survivors include his sister, Julie Ireland and her husband Jack, and their children Trevor, Chiana, Amelia and Blake of Mooloolaba, Australia; and sister, Jodi Unruh Zartman and her husband Greg, and their children Kirstin, Marissa, and Jada of Eugene. A graveside service and reception will be held March 27th at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, OR at 11 a.m. Mark's legacy as a brilliant mind and gentle, kind spirit will live on in all of our hearts. Rest in peace sweet brother!
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Mark in early Feb. at hospital--when he just found out he had cancer.
April 18, 2010
Kim Tallman
March 26, 2010
Jodi and Julie,
Thanks for sharing your beloved brother with the Sierra Oaks family. He was a strong and graceful man, even in his final hours. He touched us profoundly with his wit and kindness, and his legacy will remain long after he is gone.
May God grant you peace like a river.
Kim Tallman and staff
March 26, 2010
Dear Julie and Jodi,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Mark. I was so close to both of your parents and I was Mark's godmother.
I watched all of you grow up and I knew how proud your parents were of all of you. Please accept my sincere condolences to both of you and your wonderful families.
Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne (McRoberts) Millis
Randy Gast
March 26, 2010
Julie and Jodi... I only knew Mark for his last couple of days of his life, I wish I could have known him longer. Remember he's in a great place with family and friends and pets with no more pain. God bless you Mark. Julie, Jodi may God Also help you with your pain. Jodi if you ever need to vent, you have my number.
Darcy Strachan
March 26, 2010
Mark's valiant battle with his illness is an inspiration to me still.
Graham Lewis
March 25, 2010
Blessings on you, Jodi and Julie, with peace and comfort. You've been through a lot with your parents and now Mark. He sounds like a wonderful person. He has been in my prayers as are you both now.
Susan (Susie) Scott
March 25, 2010
Julie/Jodi-I am so sorry to hear of Mark's illness and death. My heart is breaking. I can still see his little-boy body with his big brown hair and sweet smile, skidding around in his socks and PJs at the Filmore house. Sending my love and prayers to you both. XXOOXX
March 25, 2010
Cathy (Scott) Broadley
March 25, 2010
Godspeed Mark ? Much love to all friends and dear loved ones in his life...
Joan Vaughan
March 25, 2010
We are so saddened by your loss, Jodi, and my prayers are with you. My best memory of Mark is when he played basketball (Jefferson) against Jeff's team (Kennedy)...and I can still picture your dad and mom sitting in the gym watching. Love to you and God bless you.
This is Mark six days before he passed aways. We took him out for lunch andn to the park in Portland.,
March 25, 2010
Mark Receiving Chemo in Early March--Brave Brother!
March 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
I was very sad to read of Mark's passing. My son, Marc and Mark were both in Indian Guides played sports in the Eugene Sports programs for young people. I helped coach some of Marc's teams and he was a real sparkplug and go-getter.....he will be missed. Bill Moser, Eugene, OR
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