Marcus Richard Knowlden's Obituary
Marcus (Mark) Richard Knowlden
6/15/1953 - 10/13/2021
Mark was called home by our Father in Heaven on October 13, 2021, after suffering health complications. Mark was born on June 15, 1953, to Grant Knowlden and Margaret Knowlden Parker. He was married to Peggy Price Knowlden in October of 1972. They were married for 48 years before suffering the devastating loss of Peggy in November of 2020. Mark was heartbroken and lost without her. He longed to be by her side once again, and wished to be laid to rest with her at the same time. They can now rest in peace together.
Mark was born and raised in Tooele, UT. He enlisted in the Marines after graduating from Tooele High School. He then served his country proudly for 8 years before returning back home to Tooele, where he and Peggy raised their 2 boys next door to his childhood home and he resided there until his death.
Mark worked at Kennecott Copper Refinery for 15 years and went on to start Rebel Wings Hang Gliding School and was owner/instructor. He really enjoyed sharing his love of hang gliding with his boys and friends. He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitars. He also spent a great deal of time learning about and working with computers. He had a strong love for his church and the people in his ward, who he liked helping when he could.
Mark is survived by his sons Marcus Knowlden Jr. (Brandy), Tooele; Grant Knowlden, Tooele. Grandchildren: Marcus III, Mallakai, Acelyee, Dhaegann & Dakota. Siblings: Cory Knowlden, Salt Lake City, James (Bambi) Knowlden, Salt Lake City; Jerril (Tamera) Knowlden, West Valley City, Sheri (Steve) Tabler, West Valley City, Ralph Knowlden, Magna.
Mark was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Peggy Price Knowlden, Twin grandsons Paxton and Payton. Parents, Grant Knowlden and Margaret Knowlden Parker. Siblings, Albert Knowlden and Brian Knowlden.
Service followed by a luncheon will be held for Mark and Peggy Knowlden at 11:00 A.M. on November 18, 2021 at Tooele 7th Ward, 1025 West Utah Ave., Tooele, UT., Internment at Utah Veterans Cemetery, 1711 Camp Williams Rd., Bluffdale, UT at 2:30 P.M.
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