Mark A Hoskins

Mark A. Hoskins, 47, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.

Mark's greatest joy in life was his beautiful family. He married the love of his life, Bernice McFarland, on September 16, 1983 in the Salt Lake Temple. They have five children: Keaton, Kameron, Chase, Kaden and his "little dolly" Chandra.

He would say to each of his boys, "Son, always give 110%" and that is exactly how Mark lived. He battled numerous illnesses throughout his life but no matter how sick Mark felt, he was always more concerned about helping others. He had friends everywhere he went (with the exception of referees at little league football games!) He loved watching his children play sports and was their personal "sideline coach." Mark loved to talk to people and had that natural ability to make people feel valued.

Mark was "brilliantly stubborn" and could debate with the best of them. He lived his life with passion and energy, even during difficult illnesses. Mark was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a beautiful testimony of the Savior. He made sure his children always knew how much he loved the Lord.

Mark graduated from Weber State in Logistical Engineering and was employed as an engineer in the aerospace industry.

Mark is survived by his wife and children; his brothers Sherman, Gordon, Dennis and DeVerl Hoskins. He was preceded in death by his parents Afton and Gwenda Hoskins.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 3rd at the Haight Creek Stake Center (1520 S. Fox Pointe Drive, Kaysville) at 11:00 a.m. Viewing on Sunday, November 2nd at the Lindquist Mortuary in Kaysville from 6:00 a€" 8:00 p.m.

Interment in the Kaysville Cemetery

Mark taught us how to live life with strength and humor a€" and most importantly, how to endure to the end.