Brendon's obituary
Brendon M Marks, 79, of Rimrock, Arizona passed away peacefully on March
30, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer. Brendon was born in Rome, New
York on November 30, 1943 to Merril and Erma Marks. He served in the Navy
after high school, working as an electrical technician. Brendon earned his
degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His
professional career was in the Information Technology field over 30 years.
He was a humor writer with a weekly publication, the Sedona excentric for
many years. His first paid publication was in Arizona Highways and published
a book titled “On your marks, get set and laugh”. Brendon was an avid runner,
and enjoyed playing softball and racquetball, hunting with friends, and riding
his motorcycle. He loved to serve Beaver Creek Baptist Church as office
manager and AV technician and enjoyed helping church family members.
Brendon is predeceased by his sister Delcia Claxton and brother Conrad
Marks. Brendon is survived by his 2 daughters, Kristina Marks and Tara
Palazzolo from his first marriage to Roberta Tuttle, 3 grandchildren Janai
Cornwell, Connor Cornwell, and Tylyn Carson as well as his brothers Roy
Marks, Brian Marks, and Warren Marks. He leaves his wife Hwa-Ja Rachel
Marks of 41 years who shared deep love for each other and step-daughter
Esther McNany whom he raised with love. We bid a fond farewell to our
husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend with a joyous wish for his
heavenly journey. Memorial service for Brendon’s celebration of life will be
held Saturday, April 22nd at 1:00 pm at the Beaver Creek Baptist Church in
Rimrock. Donations in his memory can be made to Beaver Creek Baptist
Church or to American Cancer Society.