Mark Benest
January 1, 1947 ~ October 21, 2019
Mark Benest, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 21, 2019. At Mark's request, services will be private. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services is caring for Mark and his family.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 35 years, Marlene; children, Sue (Steve) Kirk, David (Carla) Mulneaux, Scott Benest, and Brian (Jessi) Benest; grandchildren, Samantha (Kyle) Solem, Kristopher Myers, Megan (Michael) McAllister, and Leeland Mulneaux, and Finn, Lucie, and Sally Rose Benest; great-grandchildren, Audrey Solem, and Harper and Hendrix McAllister; sister, Jean Smith; niece, Connie Janzan; and several extended family members and friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents; son, Willie; and brother-in-law, Robert Smith.
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Many memories of Mark over the years. Dave was also a sheetmetal worker. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the Benest family at this time of loss.
Please accept our condolences. Mark once told me, Life can be hard! Rest In Peace Sir. Sincere regards, McGlynn
RIP Mark and condolences to your family sincerely Jim and Lynda Jandl
Carol Kirkley
Jean and Family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of Mark. We have many found memories of you and Mark over at your parents’ and at our home. I recall many evenings spent playing 500. Carol and Tom Kirkley
Our condolences to all of you, I just loved the way he called us “kids” and loved his big ole teddy bear personality.
So sorry to hear about Mark. One time Mark and I were the only two people in the country that knew that OJ was innocent
Mark was smart, strong, sensitive, good hearted, hard working and a darn good craftsman/journeyman/Sheet Metal Worker. When the twin towers went down; Mark caught the news first & told everybody in the shop. He was so rattled he could hardly speak. Deepest sympathy to Marlene & family… May he rest in peace.