Mark David McLain Obituary (2023)

Mark McLain passed away on August 10, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, after experiencing a cardiac event. Born to James and Myra (Graber) McLain, on September 8, 1956, in Julesburg, Colorado, Mark was soon joined by his greatest co-conspirator, friend, and sister, Dana. Three years later, his youngest sister, Jo, completed the family. Mark attended Roosevelt Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and Eisenhower High School, and graduated in 1975. He enjoyed hiking with his father, photography, and reading. As a child he was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He also gained his first employment as a paper boy. In his adult years, he found great joy and passion in the field of caregiving. In June of 1985 he married Valerie Stokes. The union brought him his beloved and only child, Ruby (Nauck). His church community, Holy Cross Orthodox Church, was of great importance and comfort to him in life and death. He is survived by his mother, Myra McLain, of Yakima, Washington, his sister, Jo McLain of Yakima, Washington, Ruby and Kyle Nauck and their daughter, Kaira. A Burial was held on August 15, 2023, at Tahoma Cemetery. In memorial of Mark, the family asks that you perform an act of kindness, or donate to a charity of your choice, in his name. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Funeral Service Holy Cross Orthodox Church Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:00 AM 706 W Stewart St Yakima, WA 98902 Graveside Service Tahoma Cemetery Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:00 PM 1802 Tahoma Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Reception Holy Cross Orthodox Church Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:00 PM 706 W Stewart St Yakima, WA 98902 Following Graveside Service.