Mark Stark Obituary
Mark Richard Stark, 56, passed away November 21, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. Mark was born to Richard and Dorothy Stark in North Platte, NE on January 29, 1959. He was the beloved husband of Lisa for 34 years. Mark & Lisa raised their family in Lincoln, NE.
Mark earned his MS Degree in Civil Engineering at UNL in 1992. He worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads for 12 years. He was employed at Olsson Associates for 14 years in Lincoln and Tucson AZ. In 2008 Mark began work as a West Region Bridge Practice Manager for Gannett Flemming in Phoenix. In 2013, Mark and Lisa moved to Los Angeles, CA where Mark worked for LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Mark had many professional affiliations throughout his career.
Mark loved being outdoors and had an adventurous spirit. He biked, roller bladed, cross country skied, rode ATV’s, parachuted and most recently he was learning to pilot glider planes.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Lisa, sons Aaron of Tempe, AZ and Chad of Phoenix, AZ. Brothers Matt (Vawn), Thad (Peggy), KC (Lisa); sisters Susan (Gordon) Crewdson, Jane Stark, Julie (Tom) Didier, Laurie (Matt) Roessler all of North Platte, NE and many nieces and nephews, Mother and Father-in-law Tom & Pearl Stork of Apache Junction, AZ, brother-in-law Mark (Rosa) McCabe of VA. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Sherri Stark.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov 28 at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, Apache Junction, AZ 85117.
Please join us in remembering Mark by visiting his memorial at www.mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetary.com to share your thoughts and memories.
Contributions to honor Mark’s life may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation online at http://www.myeloma.org/ or by check to IMF/Development Dept, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite 206 North Hollywood, CA 91607 or to Good Days Chronic Disease Fund by sending a check to Good Days/Marketing 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024.
Lisa and boys, I am so sorry to see about Marks passing. I have been thinking of him the last few days and telling myself I need to contact him again, I guess there was a reason. It was so good to talk to him when we were in the area last month and I was so sad he was not feeling well enough to get together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{Hugs}}}
Lisa, Aaron, and Chad, We are so sorry about Mark’s passing. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and friend. The Pawelkos love you guys and we are holding you up in our prayers. We have thought of you all so often this week. Hugs from Lincoln.
Mark was one of my graduate students that I was a major adviser for. He was number 3, among more than 50, to get their degree with me as major adviser, to be exact. I learned about this sad news today and I am truly saddened and wanted to share few memories with his family. Mark was one of my most favorite graduate students I have ever advised. He was always happy, level head and nothing but positive when encountered challenges. I continued to have professional relation with Mark, after his graduation. We even designed a bridge in Wyoming together. I cannot say enough about his positive and friendly attitude. He always had a smile in his face and so collected during challenging times. Mark was truly one of a kind and I am so grateful that had a privilege of knowing Mark and being his major adviser. I am gone miss one of my most favorite graduate students ever. I wish the family all the strength during these difficult times.
Atorod Azizinamini
Professor and Chair
Civil and environmental Engineering Department
Florida International University
Dear Lisa, Aaron, & Chad,
My heart broke to hear the news of Mark’s passing. It is hard to be far away and not be able to give you all a hug. But we know that Mark is free of suffering now, and you have our wholehearted sympathy and prayers. We remember many great times in Lincoln, especially Chad and Micah’s elementary school days.
Love Always, Marti & Ken
I learned of Mark’s passing yesterday and am heartbroken for his family. I worked with Mark on projects for the Nebraska Department of Roads Transportation Enhancement Program from 1995 until about 2004 when he relocated to Arizona. Mark was working for Olsson Associates at the time and we traveled throughout Nebraska together for weeks at a time looking at potential projects. I have so many great memories of our travels and meetings. Mark was a really special person and he made our work so enjoyable. We reached the point where we could finish each others sentences and laugh at our own shortcomings without fear of judgement. I have been recalling some of the funny situations from all our trips and, despite the tears and sadness right now, I managed a small smile because of Mark’s great personality and sense of humor. I pray that Mark’s family may find a little comfort in knowing that Mark made so many other lives better.