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Mark Stanley Austry went home to meet his Lord on Sunday, March 14, 2010.Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Coppell. The celebration will continue at Lantana Country Club at 5 p.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward Jones Memorial Fund for his daughters, Britt Harper, care of Edward Jones, 120 Southeast Ave. B, Seminole, Texas 79360.
Mark was a graduate of Arlington Heights High School and a dedicated member of the Yellow Jackets baseball team where he helped lead his teammates to the 1996 state baseball championship. He later attended and played baseball at Texas Tech University and afterward finished his baseball career with the Fort Worth Cats. He passionately took up golf and won the Lantana Golf Club Championship six years in a row and still holds the Lantana course record at 63. In recent years, Mark qualified for the British Amateur, the Mid-Amateur and the Public Links Championship.
No words can describe the extraordinary effect Mark had on the lives of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and remain in their hearts forever. Mark Austry was a caring son, a devoted husband and compassionate brother, but most important to him, was his treasured role as "Papa."
Survivors: He leaves behind his heartbroken family, including loving wife, Mariana; two beautiful daughters Isabella, 3, and Anna, 13 months; his mother and father, Sharon and Jerry; his brothers, Brian and Michael; sister-in-law, Danielle; and scores of loving family members and friends.
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Mark was a really close friend of mine in high school. Mark and Mariana came to our wedding, which was the last time that I saw him. He was an amazing athlete...great at all sports. He could almost beat me in tennis :). He had the best sense of humor. He could make you laugh at the drop of a hat. His positive attitude was just contagious.
It has really been hard on me. I cannot stop thinking/praying for Mariana, their girls and his family. Some things that have slammed me in the face...1. God does not promise us tomorrow. Are you ready? Do you know Jesus, personally? Are you 100% sure you are going to heaven? Do you have a will? Would your kids have something tangible to see or read if you left early?
2. Never leave a conversation on a bad note. Never let spouse walk out the door if in a disagreement.
3. Say it!! Tell friends and family what they mean to you so they know without a doubt.
Mark, you will be dearly missed.
So sorry Charlotte :( I hope you find comfort in the happy memories you have with him.
Sorry Char. Christanne just told us the news. Love you girl!
What a sad time for you and his family. I can only imagine what it would be like to lose someone so close. Praying for you and his wife and kids. btw-my friend Sara, who I worked with, is good friends with Marianna and went to Mark's funeral yesterday. Small world.