Mayberry, Mark Duane

Mark Duane Mayberry, 53, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in a house fire. Celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Anamosa. Pastor Laurie Riley will officiate at the service. Private family burial will take place at a later date.

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Surviving are his wife, Annette; mother, Sharon; stepfather, Louie Harms; children, Angela (Adam) Rook and Matthew Mayberry; grandchildren Weston, Serenity and Jaxsyn Rook; two brothers, Dennis (Candace) Mayberry and Davin Mayberry; two sisters, Cari Mayberry and Amy (James) Walker; and many nieces and nephews.

Mark was born Aug. 21, 1960, in Anamosa, Iowa. He was the son of Gerald and Sharon White Mayberry. Mark was a graduate of Anamosa High School. He worked in construction and was a handy man. He married Annette Anders in 1982. Mark was a proud family man who was a friend to many. He enjoyed many outdoor activities such as fishing, mushroom hunting and gardening. He also loved nurturing and taking care of animals.

Published in The Gazette Nov. 12, 2013.