Mark Litz Lower Obituary (1954

Mark Litz Lower, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully and without suffering on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 71. Mark was born on May 8, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to Bartley Litz Lower and Donna Myrle Mather. After graduating from Ben Lomond High School, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bolivia, an experience that cultivated his love for the people and the Spanish language. He continued his education at Brigham Young University and Weber State College, focusing his studies in business management. He was sealed to his wife, Susan Easthope, on May 6, 2006, in the Salt Lake City Temple. His devotion to and love for Sue were evident to all who knew him. Mark had a natural gift for sales and a magnetic personality. His joyful, friendly spirit was infectious, brightening the day of everyone he encountered. Although he enjoyed being in charge throughout his various careers, his passion for selling ultimately led him to entrepreneurship. Whether selling cars, painting services, moving services, handyman, or aeration, Mark’s genuine interest in people and his likable nature ensured his success. Anyone who spent time talking with him quickly became a lifelong friend. He found great joy in skiing, golfing, attending NHRA events, 4-wheeling, listening to all kinds of music, reading, and taking road trips. He and his wife, Sue, loved traveling together and exploring the United States, visiting as many state and national parks as possible. A very important part of Mark's life was his devotion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He did temple work daily and studied the Gospel constantly. His commitment to service, both in the church and in the community, was evident to everyone who knew him, reflecting his deep love for helping others. He maintained his Spanish-speaking skills throughout his life and used them in service to individuals and families of the Spanish-speaking community. He had a special affection for missionaries and was always eager to help them when he encountered them. He later volunteered at the Missionary Training Center in gratitude for his own mission experience. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Susan Lower; his children, Todd Mark Lower (Ashly), Carrie Milisa Umbrell (Kurt), Joseph Mark Lower, and Annalisa Thomas (Larry), and their mother, his first wife, Marsha (Ferron) Collings; his four stepchildren; Kevin Easthope, Kellie Prevo, Kurt “Wes” Easthope (Jackie), and Haley Denning; 22 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and his siblings, Bartley Bruce Lower (Bonnie), Myrle ShaRon Nelson, and Lori. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Max Wendell Lower, and his daughter Milinda Lower Saez Wright. Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the LDS Chapel, 680 North 350 West (Nathan Barnes St), known locally as the Bowery Building, in American Fork, UT. The service will begin in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with a brief service, followed by a gathering in the cultural hall where family and friends are invited to mingle, enjoy light refreshments, and share memories of Mark, concluding at 1:00 p.m. Mark’s love, laughter, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to call him family and friend.