and unexpectedly passed away May 21, 2021 at the age of 73.
He battled COPD and Parkinson’s Disease.
Born and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon; he attended several schools in the area, and graduated from Klamath Union High School is 1966.
Shortly thereafter, Mark enlisted in the US Navy and became a boatswain mate. As it would turn out, he proudly served his country for 40+ years. His final duties were working at IMF Bangor as a rigger.
He so very much loved to spend time with family and friends.
He loved hunting, camping, hiking and anything involving the great outdoors. He enjoyed playing bingo with his wife, watching John Wayne movies, and was an avid fan of the Seattle Seahawks.
Mark is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Wanda Linville; two sons, Brandon and Bryon Linville and three grandchildren; two sisters, Ramona Ronningen and Rachelle Sousa; three step-children, Phillip, Kristi and Rob Gerdes and numerous step-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton, WA on June 11, 2021.