Mark McConkie Obituary

On the fun side, Mark was a leader in the Mormon community, and something of a prepper, and he took me to their prep center in Southeast Colorado Springs and showed me how it was done. He also introduced me to their employment center, where Mormons who needed work were taught how to write their resumes and cover letters, how to interview, and how to conduct effective job searches. Everything about Mark was socially practical and responsible. He taught me that in prepping you had to include sugar and spices, especially dried onions and garlic and dried peppers, since these stimulated the appetite during long periods of privation. During periods of privation, people actually lose interest in eating, and that has to be stimulated. These were lessons I have never forgotten.

Dr. Mark McConkie was a bright light in the world of Management and Organizational science and was my colleague at the International Conference for Advances in Management (ICAM), later the International Association for Applied Management (IAAM) for 18 years. He was a just a moral man who was interested with me in the issues of public morality and civic virtue, and he got my best article ever published as the masthead piece for a major journal out of Penn State. He was one of the most stalwart Christian men I ever met. I have missed him so much these five years or more.

Bishop McConkie honored my zone by coming to speak to us in a Zone meeting in Colorado Springs back in 1982. It was there I first learned from him that the whole world was Eden and the garden was Eastward in Eden. I told him of my interaction with his father during a family home evening I had attended just before going into the MTC in Provo and how his dad just stared at me the whole time. He laughed and said how his dad got a kick out of doing that because people became convinced he could see right through them. That was just his sense of humor. I was forever grateful that Mark came to speak to us that day.

YOU ALWAYS ENCOURAGED THIS WIDOW TO MOVE FORWARD..YOUR LOVE OF WORDS AND POETRY KEEPS INSPIRING ME TO COMPOSE POETRY WRITE HYMNS..THANK YOU FOR SHARING LDS SPIRIT.

I was shocked to just learn of Mark's passing. We were colleagues at UCCS many years ago and I valued his friendship and wise counsel. I know his light will continue to shine through his family and those whose life he touched.

I was saddened to receive a copy of Mark's obituary in an email. I knew Mark all through elementary school. He was always kind, shy and felt awkward during those early years in Wilford Stake. We enjoyed a friendship that I have treasured all of these years. I've seen Mark a few times, just to say hello after some speaking engagement. I grabbed a picture of Mark from sixth grade. These are the school crossing guards. Mark is on the top row (being the tallest) farthest on the left.

Dear McConkie Family,
Very sorry to here about the passing of Mark Sr. Mary Ann, Take solace in the fact that you and Mark did an outstanding and incredible job of raising 9 great children. God bless all of you.
Sincerely, Tony Geonetta

We have wonderful memories of President McConkie's gentle, patient, and good-humored guidance as we served in the Colorado Colorado Springs Mission. HIs is a life to emulate! Our prayers are with Sister McConkie and the rest of his family! We cherish his friendship.

Your Kindness will never be forgotten. I often think back to my 3 months of living in your basement in Colorado Springs while I looked for a job, found a home and became reunited with my wife and kids. It was a trying time in my life, but your kind words of encouragement got me through. You set a wonderful example of how to live the gospel and what priorities really look like. Thank you for your example.

We are so sorry we were out of state when Mark died and were unable to attend his viewing and funeral. What a wonderful example he and his family were to his Bishop and wife! We loved to speak with him whenever possible to bask in the light of his knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There is a hole in our hearts that was left with his passing! May his family find peace and comfort in this time of loss and sorrow.

Mark and I have fond memories of Mr. McConkie and the whole McConkie family! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

I had the blessing of Mark McConkie being my Bishop as a youth. He taught clearly and powerfully about the gospel. I am grateful for his teachings and his outstanding example. It has blessed me my whole life and will bless my family for generations to come.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family

Shocked and saddened at the passing of Mark. Our family has many fond memories of this spiritual giant and he will be missed by so many. All our prayers and blessings go out to the McConkie Family at this time.

Dear Mary Anne and family,
Mark was my husband's Bishop when he was a teenager. His influence had such a magnificent impact on Brad and his parents, Ralph & Flora. Beyond that wonderful friendship, Mark also helped my own parents. My brother Matt was killed in a freak work - related accident in Delta, CO in July 1987. Mark sent a letter to my parents, Bob & Laurie Esplin. It gave them them so much comfort, encouragement, and guidance. I am eternally grateful for the impact you & Mark have had on my family. May you be blessed with the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit during this time of sadness, separation, and loss. And may your testimonies and the prayers of all of us hold you up as you continue on this journey of life without that precious man. God bless each of you.
Prayers, love & hugs,
Suzanne Esplin Miller

Dear Mary Ann and children,
Just wanted to let you know that we were thinking of you. You and Mark have always been a wonderful example to us.Many years ago, when he was our bishop in the Springs, he was so uplifting to both us and our children. All of the important things were always in order in his life. We loved him and we love you and the wonderful example you have always been to us and our children. As best you can, have a great day!
Love to you and yours,
Brent, Kelly, and children :-)

We were blessed for having known you and are grateful for the love and example of your family

Mary Ann and the entire McConkie family, we truly mourn with you at the loss of this great elect man, a light gone out of the world, leaving a gaping void. His love for the Lord and understanding of His gospel has brought light and truth to so many. He was so kind! I loved his answer to how he was, "I'm happy!" He will be sorely missed by all of us. We pray for that comfort which passeth all understanding for you all.

We are so blessed to have known Mark. He was a great example of a faithful scholar, husband, and father. Our love goes out to his wonderful wife and children at this time.

We are indeed grateful for our friend. Someone whose influence and compassion will be with us always. He was a great scholar and inspired Church leader. He influenced us both personally in so many ways. So precious to us. We send our love and best wishes to the family and his beautiful wife.

YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO WRITE HYMNS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Mark was a kind and remarkable man. He and Mary Ann were some of our first church friends when we moved to Colorado. Once when we were at church and noticed him speaking to my husband and remarked he is a college professor and Dave is a mechanic yet you would never have known there was a difference. They were friends and enjoyed speaking to each other. He will be missed. My love and condolences to all who knew and loved him.

A bright light has gone out and the world is diminished by the passing of this great man! Mark was an elect man of God, whose life was fully devoted to service to others. Mary Ann, Steve, and the whole McConkie family, we morn with you and offer our deepest condolences. "He . . . ministered to any within the reach of his long arms" is how I will always remember Mark.

Sending our prayers and thoughts to you from the Gallegos Family, Nancy, Jon, Ben and Teresa and their families. You will be missed by all who knew you.

My deepest condolences to Mary Ann and family. I am sorry for your loss.

Thinking of you and your family at this time. You were a blessing the lives of so many people and enriched so many lives. You will be missed.

Thank you for giving us a legacy of learning about the gospel of Jesus Christ and about the world around us. You will be missed.

Brother Mcconkie was a wonderful man and a great example to me and my family. He was always kind, caring and loving to us and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Mary Morgan

Dear McConkie Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Thinking of you and your family at this time. May you receive the comfort which brings all understanding. It is thru the Gospel of Jesus Christ that we gain understanding and comfort. God bless all of your family. Mark's and Mary Ann's kindness when we stayed at their home years ago touched our lives for good. He knew a lot about the history of the family and the church which we appreciated his sharing with us. Now he is with family who has gone before him. Hope he has a good time with his parents, siblings, and his cousin Bill Fife and other relatives. Heavenly Father has a purpose for his calling him home at this time. My prayers are with you as individuals and as a family unit. God bless and comfort you.

Thinking of you and yours at this time. May God keep you in the palm of His hand. Sending our love.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Years ago Tom and I bought your home,over the years found out some memories of you raising children like foot prints by mai's box also stellar constellation in one of the bedroom and more so this house to us is a blessing of your faith and value,so rest in peace Mark

I used to sneak into BYU education week just to hear him and his brother preach! He was a preacher of righteousness, the best I have ever heard. I always wanted to preach just like him. I later wrote a book about missionary work that was based on what I learned from him, his brother Joseph, and his father. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It makes me so grateful that I knew him and got to sit and learn at his feet.