Mark Edward Campbell's Obituary
Salt Lake City lost one of its wildest wheels and warmest hearts on June 11, 2025, when Mark Edward Campbell of Millcreek, Utah, threw it into gear one last time and hit the open road to heaven at the age of 74.
Born in Salt Lake City on January 29, 1951, Mark lived a life full of adventure, strength, loud music and some mischief! A proud Granite High School graduate (Class of ’69) knew early on that he was born to drive—and drive he did. If it had wheels, he could handle it. From Hot Wheels as a boy to 18-wheelers, cement trucks, and skateboards, Mark was a master behind the wheel. His most beloved ride? A sleek 2003 black Mercedes. He loved it so much he joked about being buried in it. (We didn't, but we know he’d be smiling if we had.)
Mark's heart was just as powerful as his motor and his stereo. He loved big, smiled with his eyes and stayed in motion. In his younger days, he could slalom ski and jump the wakes like a pro and ski the snowy slopes like a ballerina —just don’t ask him to navigate a flight of stairs. He even had the chops to join the U.S. Ski Team but turned it down to welcome his first daughter into the world.
Throughout his life he had crazy smart ideas that we should have had a patent on. In his later years, Mark discovered a fierce love for frisbee golf. Even when his body began to slow down, he somehow still made it to the park—walker, cane, or sheer willpower.
Mark held an extreme love for his family and friends. Though his journey came with storms, Mark’s soul always reached for the light. Life’s battle was real, and it shaped him—but it never defined him. Through it all, his loving spirit remained, and now, at last, he is free—his pain eased, his heart unburdened, and his spirit soaring.
Mark is survived by his wife, Silvia Mosier Cardazo Campbell, and his three daughters: Shelly Radvin (Chris), Becky Griffin, and Colleen Morrill (Bryant). His six grandchildren were the pride of his life: Johnathan, Matthew, and Aaron Griffin, Lincoln Radvin, and Ivy and Estelle Morrill.
He is also survived by his stepmother Linda Campbell, brother-in-law Stephen Rogers, niece Jessica (Tony), nephews Rick Larson (Kelly) and Ian Rogers great-nieces Isabella and Lola Larson, and the mothers of his children, Joanne Acocks Young and Donna Vaughn. A special thank you to Cam, who offered Mark friendship and strength like a son in his final days.
He’s now reunited with those who went before him, a village of open arms and open hearts: his mother Alice Jean Dickson Reaveley, Father Edward LaRocque “Rock” Campbell, stepfather Don G. Reaveley, siblings Vicki Rogers, Tori Campbell, and Brig Campbell, stepson Christopher Mosier, son-in-law Scott Griffin, and great-nephew Silas Edward Rogers.
In honoring his wishes, there will be no formal service. Mark asked for no suits, no sermons, just joy. If you know him and want to remember him, do something fun. Play a game of frisbee golf, take a spontaneous road trip, enjoy a good enchilada, watch the sunset, or blast some music and dance! Let laughter ring out, let the wheels keep turning.
We extend deep gratitude to his healthcare team for their compassion, and to all who helped carry him through his final miles with love.
Mark’s journey was wild, beautiful, and imperfect. But now—finally—he is at peace.
“Life is short. Enjoy the ride.”
Until we meet again, we will continue loving you unconditionally… 10-4, over and out.
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