Earle "Mark" Cederquist

Earle Mark Cederquist passed away on February 15, 2015 at his home in Cumming Georgia. He was 69 years old. Mark was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1964 to attend Alexian Brothers School of Nursing. He met his wife Joan, also studying nursing, and they married in 1968. Mark served from 1967 to 1970 as a Captain in the US Armed Forces and spent a year in Viet Nam. Mark s career was impressive and included nursing in critical care, emergency room, and cardiology. Mark lived a full and very active life, loved woodworking, shooting, photography, cooking and baking, spending time with family and friends and riding his almost new Harley. He retired in 2012, but within a month was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Mark is predeceased by his parents Mary Jane and Earle. He is survived by his wife, Joan, their loving son Timothy Cederquist and his wife Laura and grandson, Cameron. He is also survived by three brothers and a sister: Mitch (Jenn); Dana (Laurie); Virginia (Dan); and Patrick (Kim). Mark leaves an array of good friends, pals , family (including many nieces and nephews) and just about everyone whose lives he touched. Mark knew no strangers and was loved by all. Memorial services will be held on Saturday March 7th 2015 at St. Brendans Catholic Church in Cumming, Ga at 11am. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899