Mark Eakes

EAKES, KLUMFORTH, OCONNOR, BREER, MURPHY, HELM

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 8/15/2012 at 12:49:42

Mark Eakes, 63, of Iowa City, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mark P. Eakes Memorial Fund. As Mark requested there will be no services. There will be a Celebration of Life for family and friends at Kent Park in Tiffin, on Sunday Aug. 12, 2012 from 2:30-8pm at Deer Run Shelter. The family invites you to bring a covered dish to share.

Mark was born on February 10, 1949 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Glen P. and Priscilla (Klumforth) Eakes. Living most of his life in Iowa City. Mark worked for the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics for 32 years, beginning in 1979 and retiring in 2011.
Mark married Mary O'Connor November 16, 1971 in Iowa City. The couple later divorced. On June 23, 2001, Mark married Sherryl Breer in Iowa City.

Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved camping and just being outdoors where he felt more at home. Mark was also a member of Single Action Shooting Society (SASS).

Mark is survived by his wife Sherryl, two sons, Jake Eakes (Stephanie) of Hills and Matt Eakes (Melissa) of Des Moines; Brothers Glen Eakes (Angie) of Bettendorf and Dale Eakes of West Liberty; Sisters, Diana Eakes and Karen Murphy, both of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Dominique, Brayden, Skyler, Aryanna and Ava, a step-son, Walter Helm of Iowa City and several nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents.