Mark Richard Barber

In Loving Memory of Mark Richard Barber.

Mark was born on February 22, 1953 to Helen Flint Barber and his father Richard. He passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in his home on Angel St in Kaysville. He was surrounded by his loving family with a fire in his stove warming them all, and his dog Watson on his lap.

Mark was a devoted husband and father. In life he had many passions and interests - teacher, craftsman, gardener, outdoorsman, world class fly fisherman, potter, bee keeper and more. He lived a life filled with purpose, passion, and kindness. Mark’s family was always his first priority in all he did.

Mark and his siblings Joan (Craig) Hansen, Mary Ann (Scott) Nielson, Charlie (Connie) Barber, and Paul, now deceased, (Vicky) Barber grew up on Angel Street in Kaysville Utah just a football field (or approximately the length of 150 salmon if you prefer) away from his current home. As he watched his hometown of Kaysville grow from a small farming town to a small city, Mark’s love continued to grow as well.

After returning from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mark met his sweetheart Marie Lemon through mutual friends, Rulon and Reva Killian. In a whirlwind of love at first sight, involving a well-balanced Charles Daly shotgun, they were married on January 17, 1975. Together they built a beautiful home, and life, on an acre of land they purchased from his Uncle, Vernon Flint. In their later years they served a mission in the Palmyra, New York Temple and served many years in the Bountiful, Utah Temple. They shared the bounties of their home and garden with any neighbor who would like to partake of their harvest, love, and his artistry.

For 27 years, Mark dedicated himself to teaching elementary school in the Davis School District, shaping the minds and hearts of countless students. His wisdom and patience left a lasting impact, inspiring many to pursue their dreams with determination and curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, he found solace in nature. Hunting and fishing were not just hobbies but ways he connected with the land and those he loved. He took great pride in his garden, cultivating beauty and bounty with the same gentle care he showed in all aspects of his life.

A true artist at heart, he was a gifted potter, shaping clay into timeless works of art. His hands, strong and precise, created pieces that were not only beautiful but useful. Many of his friends and neighbors will have a piece of Mark’s craftsmanship in their home for years and decades to come. When you visited Mark at his home you were equally likely to walk away with a new story about aliens, a bunch of tomatoes and other garden produce, or a beautiful piece of pottery in no particular order.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Marie Lemon Barber, and his four sons, Flint (Beth), Chet (Jenny Howe), Luke (Michelle) all living in Utah and Mark Lemon (Lindsay) of Georgia who will carry forward his legacy of hard work, love, and respect for the outdoors. Mark also survived by his 19 grandchildren Adam (Eve), Nathan, Henry, Helen, Heber, Flint, Gene, Lily, Nicholas, Jack, Charlie, Jetta, Laurel, Ross, Cybil, June, Eden, Grace and Everett and his beloved dog, King Watson.

Mark had a very deep and abiding testimony and love for his Savior Jesus Christ. Mark’s spirit lives on in the lives he touched, the lessons he taught, and the beauty he created.

A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W Center St, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday April 8, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday April 9, 2025 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Tabernacle prior to the service.

Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Rd., Kaysville, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. https://gofund.me/e537b29d

He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Recognizing a true best friend, we know that all dogs truly loved Mark.

The service will be live streamed any may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Mark’s obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com

Services entrusted to Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main St., Kaysville, Utah.

ORDER VIDEOS