Mark Sutherland Starkweather

May 14, 1949 ~ April 13, 2021

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05/14/1949 – 04/13/2021

Mark fell asleep in death on April 13th 2021 quickly and quietly due to an unexpected illnesses that his body could not recover from. (Not COVID-19)

He was proceeded in death by his Father, Sister Brooke & then Mother.

He leaves behind: 3 siblings Kim, Ken & Jack

Wife of 46 years Christine Starkweather.

5 children:

Mark Landers (1st marriage)

Nowel Starkweather

Macartney Starkweather

Lennon Starkweather

Daniel Starkweather

& 11 Grandchildren:

Brandon, Christopher, Ashley, & Trevor

Erica, Anaya, Gregory & Slater

Benjamin

Hunter & Conner

All of whom he loved VERY much!

Mark had lived in Florida for over 60 years. He attended High

School in Lake Worth, FL. and eventually went to work for Western Electric.

After retiring from Western Electric, Mark opened a lawn maintenance company and ran it for many years with his second wife Christine and eventually two of his sons Lennon & Daniel, in Sebastian FL.

Even though his green thumb was the envy of many, his specialty was tree trimming and chainsaw work. Mark could shimmy up a tree like he was born in one. So even after “retiring” a second time he continued to help his friends, family and neighbors with their yards. Many will remember him for this alone.

Mark was a humble and kind man, that loved his family deeply. He lead a simple life by choice and was always willing to help others in need. He was of a generation that believed in hard work and being self sufficient. This is a core value he lived everyday of his life. He tried to pass this on to as many youngsters as he could.

Mark was a good carpenter and had an artistic eye for DIY. He saw potential in what others saw as something to discard, whether it was an object (or a person). His greatest talent was for then turning it, into something both useful and/or beautiful.

Mark loved baseball and The Beatles, even naming 2 of his 5 children after them. Of course as all know, we can not leave out his unique sense of humor! He was always playing a joke on family & friends, that will be missed by many, ‘Spock’ ears and all!

We will see you soon!

Acts 24:15

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Condolence

Kathy Landers

April 29, 2021, 2:40 am

Dear Chris,
I was so sorry to hear from Mark that his father had passed.
Take care,
Kathy Landers

Catherine T James

May 2, 2021, 9:07 pm

To all the Starkweather Family,
God Bless you and keep you safe
and heal all grief and bless your hearts with fond memories!
I will miss Mark! My favorite brother in law!
Lovingly,
Aunt Cathy

Kim Starkweather Jozefyk

May 2, 2021, 9:50 pm

I will miss that big brother who brought total laughter and shenanigans to the dinner table ever night when we were kids! He was certainly a fun character. I have peace knowing he is now with my parents and sister driving them bonkers with his pranks again! RIP Mark ❤️⚾️

Kim Jozefyk

May 2, 2021, 11:23 pm

RIP big brother ❤️ I will always miss your fun shenanigans at the dinner table when we were kids!!

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