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Donald William Marks "Don"
Donald (Don) William Marks of Arlington, Virginia, born on September 2, 1939, passed away in his new home surrounded and loved by all family and extended family members, in Spotsylvania, Virginia, on August 17, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Don was born in Sterling, Colorado. He graduated from University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After moving to the Arlington, Virginia he attended Georgetown Law in Washington, DC and earned his Juris
Doctorate. He practiced Patent Law in Washington, DC and Arlington, Virginia until his retirement. Don was active in the Sertoma Service Club, and enjoyed volunteering for his community. He coached Soccer for Arlington County Parks and Rec. for many years. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan, owning season tickets since 1963, attending three super bowls with his wife and children. Don was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Don and his wife and children spent many happy times at their condominium in Ocean City, Maryland as well as cruising with the family. Donald William Marks is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Marks; his children: Ann Baker (J. Scott), Tom Marks (Lorraine); siblings: Dorothy Larson (Don), Keith Marks (Judy), sister-in-law, Susan Wilson; grandchildren: Jessica Harris, Brittney King, Shannon Weltner (Paul), Lindsay Baker, Zachary Harris, Kimberly Baker, Joseph Baker, Jr.; great-grandchildren: Lydia Weltner, and Kevin Weltner.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Esther Adele Marks and Walter William Marks; brother, Orin W. Marks, sister-in-law,
Jane Marks, and brother-in-law, James (Jimmy) Wilson.
Arrangements are as follows: The viewing is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, with the funeral service on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, at 2 p.m.
Donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or At Home Care & Hospice - Fredericksburg, 1121 Heatherstone Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407.
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jerry L. Bauder farm coloradol
August 22, 2023
Many happy school years with Don at Harding school for eight years and four at Logan county high school in Sterling, Colorado. Family you lost a fine dad and friend. Don and I shared many fond memories of work, farm, family etc. He will be missed but family life is a treasure for all. Lord bless all family and friends for our memories of Don.
Ann H.
August 22, 2023
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times as you celebrate a life well-lived. My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
Sonya Hauser
August 21, 2023
Met him once recently at susan wilsons home. A charming man with an inner glow that only few possess.. It was not the illness, it was a spirit shining through of a great man. Rest in peace. Fondly, Sonya
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