In the middle of the afternoon on April 14, 2025, our beloved Mark Woodruff Emery peacefully slipped into Heaven.
Born February 09, 1952 to Maxine S. and Wilford N. Emery in Salt Lake City, Utah. The youngest of six children, Mark grew up with four spirited brothers and one loving sister. He attended Holladay Elementary School, Olympus Jr. and Sr. High Schools, and the University of Utah. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to New Zealand.
He married Margaret Scott and together they had three Children; Erin Elizabeth, Michelle Nicole, and Mark David (deceased). They were later divorced. In 1987 he married Kathleen P. Wagstaff in the Salt Lake Temple and one year later they were blessed with a son – Alexander. For 38 years he and Kathy worked side-by-side, raising their family and building a successful business; (Regency Royale, Inc., fine Carpets & Rugs).
Mark was an avid golfer. He loved to be on the golf course. Some of his final moments were spent watching “The Masters.”
Mark loved The Savior Jesus Christ. He and Kathy were blessed to have worked in several Temples and served two service missions together. One of his fondest memories was working the last session in the Salt Lake Temple before its closure for the current renovation.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack, sister Carol, and his son Mark. He is survived by his wife Kathy and his children: Erin Pascua (Jay), Michelle Boswell (Nick), Alexander Emery (Sinead), seven grandchildren, and his brothers Alvin, Richard, and Dennis.
Viewing will be held Friday April 25, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to use the parking and entrance on the north side of the building. Funeral Services are Saturday April 26, 2025 at 12:00 Noon with viewing prior to services from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Holladay 27th Ward 5450 South Holladay Blvd., Holladay, Utah. Interment will follow at Memorial Holladay Cemetery, 4900 South Memory Lane, Holladay, Utah.
