Mark A. Oldring

Mark A. Oldring

Mark A. Oldring, a lifetime resident of Snoqualmie Valley, passed away on May 3, 2012 of a massive heart attack. Mark was born June 19, 1956 in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. He graduated Tolt high school and left the valley to attend college in Canada, and then to receive a degree in graphic arts at the J.M Perry institute in Yakima, WA. Mark married childhood friend Corrie Clark and they raised their children in Carnation. He is survived by 3 children, Raven Oldring-Baxter, Tyler Oldring, and Jakeb Oldring, as well as grandchildren Preston and Sawyer Baxter, Andrew Oldring, Kyah and Hayden Oldring, and Dakota Maisel-Oldring. Siblings Susan, Doug, Teresa, Rita, Philip, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Ronald and Eileen Oldring, and sister Marilyn. Mark will be best remembered for his love of art in the form of graphic lettering, as well as his presence at Evergreen speedway. His passion was painting graphics on Joe Deckers race cars. Marks signs grace the valley sports fields, Carnation tree farm, and the well known 4th of July banner in Carnation.He was a loving husband, father, and friend and will be missed by many. Marks funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s church in Carnation Friday, May 11th at 2:00pm open to the public, pot luck to follow. Please sign the online guestbook at www.snoqualmievalleychapel.com.