Mark Bottema

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Mark Howard Bottema left this mortal life, peacefully at the age of 59, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on April 5, 1961 in San Gabriel, California to Albert and Helen (Schmuhl) Bottema. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who loved the gospel and served in the church his entire life. At the age of 19, Mark served a proselyting mission in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also served in countless other callings. His favorite callings included that of bishop and any role that allowed him to work with the youth. His testimony of the gospel and his faith in Christ were evident in the way he lived his life and the way he treated everyone.

On December 18, 1982 Mark married Lynda Diane Barbee for time and all eternity in the St. George Utah Temple. Their greatest joy in life were their children and grandchildren. Mark was always their biggest cheerleader, and a beacon of example and support to his family. He loved his siblings and admired each of them. He opened his heart and his home to both his father-in-law and mother-in-law for years when they needed support and healthcare assistance. Family meant the world to Mark. He felt immense love and gratitude for the selfless, loving women who placed their children for adoption so that he and Lynda’s eternal family could be complete.

Mark also treasured the relationships he had with so many friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Anyone that really knew Mark, knew him as a fun-loving, teasing life-of-the-party. Mark was most well-known for his hearty, contagious, loud laughter. He was an example of service, kindness, and love to so many people. Mark was the father of four children, but he was a father figure to countless others, including neighbors, friends, and foster children.

Mark was an Eagle Scout and proudly continued his commitment to Scouting in the Wood Badge leadership program. He was passionate about Dutch-oven cooking an even competed in many cooking competitions. Mark worked in real estate for many years, as well as the family business by setting and selling tile throughout his life. He was a perfectionist when it came to tile and his commitment to excellence is displayed now throughout many Utah homes, and LDS temples all over the world.

Mark was an avid collector of coins and huge fan of all Apple products. He loved movies, music, people watching, and travelling. His love for his family was never more apparent then when he would strike up conversations with anyone just for the opportunity to brag about them.

Mark was preceded in death by his father Al, and his mother Helen. He is survived by his wife Lynda, his four children, KimberLee (T.J.) Adams, Tyler (Austin) Bottema, Jaren Bottema, RachelAnne Bottema, and three grandchildren: Jackson, Emma, and Lucy. He is also survived by his siblings, Al (Dorothy) Bottema, Barbara (Paul) Yardley, Paul (Polly) Bottema, Wendy (Mark) Foree, Sherri Millecam, and Matthew (Andrea) Bottema.

Mark’s family would like to thank the numerous health care professionals that compassionately cared for Mark during his 19 days in the ICU at Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton, Utah.

A viewing will be held for the public from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 6th at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home located at 646 East 800 North, in Orem, Utah. A funeral will be held the following day at 11:00 AM. Those not personally invited to attend may join a live webcast of the services by clicking on the “Live Webcast” link at the top of the Walker Sanderson webpage located at walkersanderson.com.

Condolences and memories may be offered to the family at www.walkersanderson.com