Mark Douglass Myers, 47

Mark Douglass Myers passed away June 14, 2008, after a courageous battle with metastatic renal cell cancer. With an extensive career in the retail grocery business, Mark's employment with Smith's Food Stores provided him and his family the opportunity to live in Tucson, Ariz., Lakeside and Belgrade.

He was born in Phoenix on July 29, 1960, to proud parents, William D. Myers and Patricia Jo (Botts) Myers, who both preceded him in death.

Mark leaves behind his wife of 22 years, J'Neanne A. Myers; along with his pride and joy, Corbin D. Myers and C'Aira N. Myers. He is survived by sisters, Cecelia Roush and Charles of Oregon, and Jennifer Derrick, and Richard, Andrew and Hannah of Arizona; and brother, Mike Myers, of California. Other relatives include Jeanne Myers of Arizona, Doris S. Moore of Arizona, and D'Anna J. Young, and Doug, Michael and Rachael of California. Mark also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Mark's greatest accomplishment next to his two children was graduating from Montana State University on May 11, 2007, with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Ironically though, Mark never was able to work in the field he had studied so hard to master. "One only hopes the good Lord needs an electrical engineer in heaven and will put his knowledge to good use."

An avid snow skier, fly fisherman and boater, Mark missed the ability to be active and outdoors, enjoying Montana's awesomeness during his final weeks of illness.

A celebration of Mark's life will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Belgrade Community Church, with a reception immediately afterward.

Donations are encouraged to the following organizations in honor of Mark D. Myers: Reel Recovery, 160 Brookside Road, Needham, MA 02492 (Fly-fishing retreats for men with cancer); or Houston Ground Angels, P.O. Box 683127, Houston, TX 77268-03127 (Volunteers providing transportation for medical services in the Houston area).