Mark Dean Wagstaff passed away on August 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and all their children. Mark was born on July 8, 1954 to Joseph Herman Wagstaff and Nellie Aleta Peterson, and the youngest of seven. Mark was preceded in death by both parents and his siblings Janice Magers, and Dennis and David Wagstaff.
Mark married Pamela Joan Sherman on April 30, 1988. Pam says, "To have been loved by this good man is the greatest honor of my life. I was cherished and adored, in spite of being the third most stubborn person in the universe".
Mark and Pam shared five children: Jared (Mindy) Wagstaff, Amie Wagstaff, Emilie (Kristen) Buoy, Ashley (Cody) Patten, and Holden (Jill) Wagstaff. Marks pride and joy was his fourteen grandchildren (Jaymer, Chaseton, Sophia, Samuel, Ethan, Addy, Phoebe, Tessa, Corbin, Kara, Wyn, Lindsey, Stevie, and Julia) whom he regaled with tall tales and stretched truths. He also shared the things he loved doing most with all his grandchildrenâ€"fishing, watching old monster movies and classic cartoons, fishing, working in his garden, fishing, Lionel Trains, and fishing.
As an accomplished carpenter, Mark spent most his life working in the construction industry. His talents took him all over the world. He worked on and managed the construction of clean rooms, as well as other projects including buildings and remodels. He was beloved by his co-workers, who referred to him as "Buff." His good friend Rod St. Von said, "Mark lived an extraordinary, full, colorful, and varied life. Working with Mark and my other colleagues in Glasgow Scotland was the best entertainment I could imagine… Mark always has some obscure outdoorsy advice to give me and he freely shared his many opinions on life and politics. For all the stories, and the times that we had together, I am proud to have known him and to call him my friend. He was a very kind man who loved his Family with a passion and I, like a lot of people, are saddened that there wasn't enough time for us to live through even more school boy experiences."
While Mark had many talents, he was best at being a dad. He had the patience of Job (until he didn't and you knew it), trusted his children to make decisions for themselves, and allowed them the benefit of learning from those decisions. His children attribute their successes to the many important life lessons he taught including obedience, honesty, respect, and hard work. His children continue his legacy by teaching their children these same lessons.
Mark was an extraordinary man who loved people and cherished LIFE. While he experienced endless challenges and hard times, he learned an important lesson from his mom to find laughter in difficult situations. He freely shared jokes and funny observations about people he had watched. Those who knew him, will miss his contagious laughter the most. While Mark will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones, they take great comfort in knowing they will see him again. Our hearts ache and we will miss you Mark...Dad...Grampy...
Class Of 72 Administrator
Mark Wagstaff
1954 - 2022
Mark Dean Wagstaff passed away on August 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and all their children. Mark was born on July 8, 1954 to Joseph Herman Wagstaff and Nellie Aleta Peterson, and the youngest of seven. Mark was preceded in death by both parents and his siblings Janice Magers, and Dennis and David Wagstaff.
Mark married Pamela Joan Sherman on April 30, 1988. Pam says, "To have been loved by this good man is the greatest honor of my life. I was cherished and adored, in spite of being the third most stubborn person in the universe".
Mark and Pam shared five children: Jared (Mindy) Wagstaff, Amie Wagstaff, Emilie (Kristen) Buoy, Ashley (Cody) Patten, and Holden (Jill) Wagstaff. Marks pride and joy was his fourteen grandchildren (Jaymer, Chaseton, Sophia, Samuel, Ethan, Addy, Phoebe, Tessa, Corbin, Kara, Wyn, Lindsey, Stevie, and Julia) whom he regaled with tall tales and stretched truths. He also shared the things he loved doing most with all his grandchildrenâ€"fishing, watching old monster movies and classic cartoons, fishing, working in his garden, fishing, Lionel Trains, and fishing.
As an accomplished carpenter, Mark spent most his life working in the construction industry. His talents took him all over the world. He worked on and managed the construction of clean rooms, as well as other projects including buildings and remodels. He was beloved by his co-workers, who referred to him as "Buff." His good friend Rod St. Von said, "Mark lived an extraordinary, full, colorful, and varied life. Working with Mark and my other colleagues in Glasgow Scotland was the best entertainment I could imagine… Mark always has some obscure outdoorsy advice to give me and he freely shared his many opinions on life and politics. For all the stories, and the times that we had together, I am proud to have known him and to call him my friend. He was a very kind man who loved his Family with a passion and I, like a lot of people, are saddened that there wasn't enough time for us to live through even more school boy experiences."
While Mark had many talents, he was best at being a dad. He had the patience of Job (until he didn't and you knew it), trusted his children to make decisions for themselves, and allowed them the benefit of learning from those decisions. His children attribute their successes to the many important life lessons he taught including obedience, honesty, respect, and hard work. His children continue his legacy by teaching their children these same lessons.
Mark was an extraordinary man who loved people and cherished LIFE. While he experienced endless challenges and hard times, he learned an important lesson from his mom to find laughter in difficult situations. He freely shared jokes and funny observations about people he had watched. Those who knew him, will miss his contagious laughter the most. While Mark will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones, they take great comfort in knowing they will see him again. Our hearts ache and we will miss you Mark...Dad...Grampy...