Mark was born in North Vancouver to Jim and Betty, and he grew up in Surrey as middle child.

Mark moved to Cranbrook in the spring of 1991, when he met Tammy and were inseparable ever since. He loved his family and was so proud of his kids and grandkids, they were everything to him and he would do anything for them. He always said how lucky he was, but we were actually the lucky ones.

Mark was a Jack of all trades. He worked at Southeast Maintenance for years, lately working his own business sealcoat and crack filling. He was an amazing tattooist, artist, musician, and he loved creating knives in his forge, especially for Dagon and Deryck.

Mark was passionate about hunting and looked so forward to his annual hunting trip with his brother Scott. He also loved going out fishing with buddy Dean.

Mark had far to many friends to mention, he was a social butterfly, always had time to meet someone for coffee or lunch, and was always the first one there if someone needed help.

Mark was predeceased by his dad Jim, mom Betty, and brother Ross.

Mark is survived by his wife Tammy, daughter Tara (Chris), son Deryck (Missy), son Justin grandkids Jaiden, Kianna, Dagon, and Audriena, brother Scott (Trisha), sister-in-law Phylis, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces, and many foster children over the years. Extra love to Claylon, Lauryn and Max. He also left his faithful buddy Loki, who patiently waits for him.

Fly high my love, until we meet again.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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