Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Willard, Mark Lester November 29, 2020
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Hasting's Reminder-Sat. December 5, 2020

MARK LESTER WILLARD
Mark Lester Willard, age 64, of Lake Odessa, passed away on November 29, 
2020 at home.

Mark was born February 6, 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Merle and 
Grace (Park) Willard. He grew up n the Willard Homestead, Colton, SD. He 
was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Colton, SD. On 
October 21, 1978, Mark married Carlotta (Dysart) Willard at St.Josephs 
Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mark graduated from South Dakota State University and received a bachelor 
of science degree in mechanical engineering. Over his career he held 
several roles within the engineering field. Mark was privileged to work 
as an entrepreneur designing and inventing recreational equipment. He 
retired from his role as a Supplier Quality Engineer for Ford Motor 
Company.

His passion was being a coach, mentor and father to his children and 
their peers. Mark's laughter and jovial spirit brought joy to all in his 
presence. He walked in faith daily with his wife Carlotta and lived by 
the Golden Rule. They prayed The Lord's Prayer together every night, and 
most recently, Mark and Carlotta enjoyed praying bedtime prayers every 
night with their youngest grandson.

Mark was a devoted and loving husband, father, papa. brother, uncle and 
friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carlotta; children, Tonya (Alonzo) 
Alford, Tiffany Willard, Tuesday (Larry Jr.) Williams, Travis (Alexandra) 
Willard, Taryn Willard; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, 
James (Janice) Willard, Roger (Sherri) Willard, Linda (Lester) Corporon, 
Glenn Ungerer, David (Kathy) Willard, Robert (Rose Mary) Willard, Daniel 
Willard; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Dorothy, mother and 
father-in-law, Lettie and Francis DeMar, and sister, Carole Ungerer.

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