Mark Lythgoe Higley

Mark Lythgoe Higley

Our beloved husband and father, Mark Lythgoe Higley, 59, returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 18, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born to Edwin and Afton Higley June 22, 1951 in Ogden, UT. He was raised in Clearfield, UT and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1969 and he served in the National Guard.

He married Diane Farr on May 26, 1973 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple in 1977. Together they had four children. They were later divorced. He married Kris Mager on June 3, 2004 and their marriage was also solemnized in the Bountiful LDS Temple in 2009.

Mark was a very successful contractor/developer in Weber and Davis County for many years. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings throughout his life.

He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, golf and spending time up at his ranch. He loved serving in the Temple and spending time with his family and friends. He was a very generous man who loved to serve others. Mark was a very humble man. He always lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed teaching others but especially teasing others. He was well respected in the community.

He is survived by his wife Kris Higley, Kaysville; his four children: Justin (Stacy) Higley, Hooper; Lori Litanski, West Haven; Brock (Tiffanie) Higley, West Haven; Tara (Kevin) Owens, Clearfield; two step-daughters, Sarah and Katelyn Mager, Kaysville; 10 grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood 12th Ward, 1039 E. Crestwood Road. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

We would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Gray and his loving staff, Dr. Whipple and his staff, Dr. Antbacia and staff. We would also like to thank all of his family, friends and neighbors for all their support, service and love.

In lieu of flowers family suggest donations be made to the LDS Missionary fund or the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.