Lasting Memories

Mark William Osborn
May 31, 1954-Nov. 10, 2016
Santa Clara, California

Mark William Osborn passed away suddenly Nov. 10th 2016 in Provo, Utah. Mark was born May 31, 1954, to Eleanor and Richard Osborn in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Mark was raised in the Detroit suburbs and graduated from the University of Michigan in Chemistry. After college he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he lived for the remainder of his life. Most recently, Mark resided in Palo Alto and Santa Clara, California. Mark worked at many software and IT companies, presently with Hiplink Services. Mark is survived by two sisters, Joan Henkle of Carmel, Indiana and Vicki Matishen of Gloucester Township, New Jersey and many nephews and nieces with their children. He was preceded in death by his older brother Rick Osborn. In 1984, Mark met Thang Duong with whom he shared his life. Mark and Thang enjoyed traveling throughout the world. Mark personally enjoyed wind surfing and riding his bicycle. Mark was a member of Mensa and well known of his wit and sense of humor. Mark will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

From Sherri Elinson
Jan. 1, 2017

I've just today learned of Mark's passing. Although I didn't know Mark as well as I'd have liked, I spent a weekend in Vegas with Mark, Rick, Richard and Elenor as Rick's guest. This was my first time really getting to know Mark and I really enjoyed his company. He also saved me by picking up my forgotten purse when I got on a plane to return to San Francisco at the end of the weekend, my hero! Mark, though our only contact for many years has been through FaceBook, I will sorely miss you. Deepest sympathy to Thang Duong. I am so sorry we never met. Sherri

From Doug Elinson
Jan. 1, 2017

My wife and I just learned of Mark's death today. We are both very saddened. Mark was always fun and interesting to be around. He had a wicked sense of humor and I remember him for the inappropriate comments and questions that came out of his mouth. Much like his brother Rick. As I said, very sad.

From Anthony LaPine
Nov. 20, 2016

I hired Mark as our Customer Support Representative in 2008. He was smart and liked to figure things out. Our customers loved him and he loved working for us. His office was our computer center. He had a dozen different computers there. He quickly evolved from an employee to a family member. We were texting each other from the hospital in Provo a week before he had his relapse. It is painful adjusting to his loss.

From Vicki Matishen
Nov. 18, 2016

My brother Mark was a half-full person. He always tried to make people laugh. Had a heart of gold. Mark will be sorely missed.

From Joan Henkle
Nov. 18, 2016

My brother, Mark, left Thang and the rest of us way too early. I loved him very much and he will be missed!

From Beverly Swift
Nov. 17, 2016

I am Mark's ex-sister-in-law. I was married to his brother, Rick. I have great memories of Mark and Thang and their visits when I was married to Rick, and afterward, too. I am so grateful for the kindness he and Thang showed my daughter and her family. She loved Mark very much, and so did I.

From Thang
Nov. 16, 2016