Mark Woodruff Emery
February 9, 1952 - April 14, 2025
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), six 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.
In Loving Memory
Kathy, Michael & I want to send our deepest condolences.
Donna & Michael Hauck
Woodland Park, CO
Dear Kathy, What a loss of a wonderful man. Mark and Alex were our home teachers for many years. They were faithful and caring, and their visits uplifted us. During their tenure, they gifted us two amazing books. In 2008, we received the first volume of the Joseph Smith Papers. Inside was written, "As serious students of Joseph Smith, we know this book will offer better insights and plant more fervently in your hearts that he was truly a prophet of God." Jeff devoured this volume with delight. In 2006, for Christmas, we were given the book titled, I Believe in Santa Claus, which skillfully connects the Christmas celebration with Jesus Christ. I get it out and read it every Christmastime, and I am reminded of Mark and Alex. What blessings we received from them. How lucky Mark and Alex have been to have you in their corner for love, support, and example. May the comforter be with you at this time, and may your faith uphold you, dear friend. Janet
Janet A Cannon
Holladay, Utah
Dear Kathy, I'm sending condolences from myself as well as everyone at Prestige. Steve
Steve Codella
Treasure Island, FL
Kathy, Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Johnna & Jeff
Johnna Martin & Jeff Larsen
Salt Lake City, UT
I am so so sorry hear this news Kathy. Life is so fragile & every moment with our loved ones should be cherished. This must be incredibly hard for you and your family. This expression....."when someone you treasure becomes a memory, those memories become the treasure" rings true. Mark will be missed but our memories of him cherished. Praying for you and your family.
John Tracy
Portland, Oregon