Mark Neil Brown passed away at the age of 56 on Tuesday, November 12th 2019.
Mark was born on March 26, 1963 in Mesa AZ to Raymond Neil and Mary Jane Brown. He raised two daughters, Devan and Sarah.
Mark began his 40 year career with Honda as a lot attendant at Honda Cars of Mesa at the age of 15. He received training to become a certified Honda technician, and he shared his expertise and skill while holding several foreman and management positions over the course of his career. His coworkers described him as a friendly straight-shooter who was always willing to help.
Mark was happiest outdoors, and had a lifelong love of hunting, fishing and camping. He loved shooting, and especially enjoyed reloading his own ammunition as a hobby. Mark always looked forward to camping out for NASCAR races twice per year with a group of his close friends, describing their “boys camp” as an almost sacred place guaranteed to be hilarious and memorable.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Mary Jane. He is survived by his sister Shellie (Scott) Irwin, daughters Devan (Ashley) Davis and Sarah (Jacob) Petersen, grandchildren Kimball, Wesley and Owen Petersen and Elliott and Harper Davis, nephew Cameron (Shelby) Irwin, great-niece Scarlett Irwin and niece Cassidy Irwin.
Services for Mark Brown will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home at 7900 E Main St. Mesa AZ 85207 on Friday November 22nd at 3pm with a reception to follow.
Devan, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you, were sorry you are going through this. Hugs and love. May your Dad rest in sweet peace.
Devan and Ashley,
I didn’t know your Dad, but I lost mine in March 1st. I know what you are going through. Know he is always with you watching over all of his loved.
So sorry for your loss. Knew Mark growing up. You are all in my thoughts.
I personally knew Mark for many years as a mechanic at Honda. The last few year’s there he became my manager in the used car department. Mark is a amazing man. The type to give you the shirt of his back. I experienced that first hand as a struggle mechanic around the time I had my first child. Mark came up to me one morning and stuffed 60 dollars in my shirt pocket. He told me go get some diapers for your baby girl. I will never forget that. Tell we meet again brother.
MY HERO!