MARK WHITNEY WORTHEN
February 10, 1962 ~ September 19, 2011
Mark Whitney Worthen, 49, of Jefferson City, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born on February 10, 1962, in Covina, Ca., the son of the late Robert Deane and LaVaun Whitney Worthen. His mother survives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mark was a 1980 graduate of Springfield High School in Virginia. He received a Bachelors degree in Spanish Translation in 1986, a Masters degree in Linguistics in 1991, and a Masters degree in Spanish in 1993, all from Brigham Young University.
He was united in marriage on February 19, 2000, in Jefferson City, to Jeannie Eddy who survives at the home.
Mark was a Learning Specialist II with Lincoln University for the past 13 years. He also taught English for LG Academy in Seoul, Korea for three years.
He was a member of the Jefferson City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mark was an award-winning writer. Through his writings he was a member, webmaster, and Stoker co-chair for the Horror Writers of America, and was a member of the Jefferson City Writers Group. He enjoyed guitar, trivial pursuit, shooting, movies, and books.
Other survivors include: seven children, Christopher (Jennifer) Hammann, Jefferson City; Anderson Bedwell, Jefferson City; Alexander Bedwell, Jefferson City; Lori (Monte) Swapp, Utah; Robert Worthen, Utah; Sean Worthen, Utah; A.J. Worthen, Utah; one grandson, Nicholas Hammann; and one brother, Jeffrey Worthen.
He was preceded in death by his father, and a son, Craig Hammann.
Visitation will be at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be Saturday 10-11 a.m. at the church.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Jefferson City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Mark Worthen.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on February 10, 1962, in Covina, Ca., the son of the late Robert Deane and LaVaun Whitney Worthen. His mother survives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mark was a 1980 graduate of Springfield High School in Virginia. He received a Bachelors degree in Spanish Translation in 1986, a Masters degree in Linguistics in 1991, and a Masters degree in Spanish in 1993, all from Brigham Young University.
He was united in marriage on February 19, 2000, in Jefferson City, to Jeannie Eddy who survives at the home.
Mark was a Learning Specialist II with Lincoln University for the past 13 years. He also taught English for LG Academy in Seoul, Korea for three years.
He was a member of the Jefferson City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mark was an award-winning writer. Through his writings he was a member, webmaster, and Stoker co-chair for the Horror Writers of America, and was a member of the Jefferson City Writers Group. He enjoyed guitar, trivial pursuit, shooting, movies, and books.
Other survivors include: seven children, Christopher (Jennifer) Hammann, Jefferson City; Anderson Bedwell, Jefferson City; Alexander Bedwell, Jefferson City; Lori (Monte) Swapp, Utah; Robert Worthen, Utah; Sean Worthen, Utah; A.J. Worthen, Utah; one grandson, Nicholas Hammann; and one brother, Jeffrey Worthen.
He was preceded in death by his father, and a son, Craig Hammann.
Visitation will be at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be Saturday 10-11 a.m. at the church.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Jefferson City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Mark Worthen.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I saw the notice in my recent BYU Magazine. I worked with Mark on campus back in 1985 as a custodian at the brand new BYU “Technology” building (now known as the Crabtree building). I am sorry to hear of his passing. We had some good times together playing guitar (off the job, of course!). I am glad to see that he fulfilled his desire to pursue and obtain a degree in Linguistics. He looks fantastic and very happy in the picture on the website.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Mark was a warm, funny man who would always go out of his way to help anyone who was in need. He will be missed by a lot of people, as he touched many lives.
We hold you in the light of love and community. With deepest sympathy,John and D.D. Hilke
Anderson, Alex and Family, our deepest condolences go out to you at this time. It will not be easy, but remember the good times, for they will continue to make you smile and help ease the ache. Beth Minter and family
Mark was a regular participant in our Twitter screenwriting community, Scriptchat. On behalf of all writers who learned from him and shared his passion for prose, we are deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. On a personal note, he was always supportive of my writing and columns. I will miss him and his warm smile that showed through even a 140-character tweet. He was a special man. My prayers are with you all.
We are both saddened and shocked to hear of Marks passing. He was one of the best friends that anyone could ask for. He will be missed greatly. We are sending love and prayers to the family. Wish we could make the trip to say goodbye.
I am stunned by this unexpected tragedy. My deepest condolences to Jeannie and family.
I am so saddened by your loss and send you my condolences. I worked with Mark and know he will be dearly missed by the entire LU family. Mark was very instrumental in forming the LY Staff Council which will benefit LU staff for many years to come. He served us well!
Jeannie & Family,I will always remember how kind and supportive Mark was when I had some stories on the preliminary ballot for a Stoker one year. He was not simply helpful and patient with me, but also excited for me. He made the experience special. You are all in my prayers. God bless!
Mark was a good friend and I will miss him very much. He was witty, polite and a pleasure to be around. My life was blessed by knowing him personally and at Lincoln University. I send much love to the family he cared for.
I am so sorry about Marks passing. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.
We are very sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, you were like a second father for me. You have helped me thru so many rough times that it would be impossible to thank you enough. Please make sure you keep Craig & Sara company til I get a chance to see them. I love you papa mark.
Jeannie, So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Mark has become a good friend of both Nyla and mine. And, the boy’s Anderson and Alexander’s lives were enriched because of Mark. The good news, is we all will see him again. God bless you and Mark’s families.