Mark Anthony Maxon

Mark Anthony Maxon is a larger-than-life legend, husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, leader, and patriot. Born in Van Nuys, California, to Helen Hopkins and Kenneth Maxon, Mark was raised, in part, by his Aunt Patti, Uncle Gates, and cousins. Forever a boy of the water and sand, he grew up along the California and Oregon coasts.
Mark moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he reunited at Sugarhouse Park with his soulmate, Tresha Lee. The meet-cute could not be more fitting as Mark rode in on his motorcycle and spotted Tresha in her bikini on an uncharacteristically warm Sunday, February 23, 1986. Mark and Tresha wed at First Baptist Church on February 18, 1989. God had answered his childhood
prayer. Unquestionably, among all his achievements, he was most proud of marrying the love of his life and forming his family.
Always dapper, Mark met the world with a beautiful smile, a steady handshake, and a captivating character. Among his many achievements, Mark served as a sales, business, and life consultant for Fortune 500 & 50 companies, an author, an American talk radio host, a fitness enthusiast, a man of magnetism, a great humorist, a passionate political commentator, as well as a devout believer in Jesus Christ and all of God’s creations.
Apropos for a lifelong fish (and Miami Dolphins fan), Mark transitioned from this journey while doing something he enjoyed most– swimming among the waters of his beloved Laguna beaches. Mark’s legacy lives on through his wife, Tresha Lee; daughter, Destiny (William Wallingford); his three sons, Beau, Skyler, and Spencer; granddaughters Weslyn, Ivy, and the awaited arrival of his fourth granddaughter; extended family; friends; as well as all of those he impacted. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, Aunt Patti, and granddaughter, Winston. As a lifeforce of unwavering faith, Mark would say, “No goodbyes,” instead, “I’ll be seeing you… be blessed.”
A Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, November 1 from 6-8 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance on located on the north side of the building. A remembrance service will be on November 2 at 2:00 PM where friends are invited to pay their respects to Mark prior to his cremation; also at Starks Funeral Parlor. Mark exuded color and light. Please dress accordingly. Remembrance service may be viewed live by returning to this page and clicking the “Watch Now,” button, which will be available just before the service.