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Mark Edward Bliss, 53, of Westminster, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Born Aug. 19, 1958 in Seattle, Wa., he was the son of Carol Isabel Droubay Bliss and Edward Sprague Bliss of Lawrenceville, Ga. Survived by his wife, Teresa Simmons Bliss.
He was employed as a chemist for Next Breath, LLC in Baltimore. He had a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and had also attended Brigham Young University.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Westminster where he was serving as the Cub Scout master of Troop No. 595. He also served a two-year voluntary mission in Idaho.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an avid reader and history buff.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law April Bliss-McDaniel and husband Scott of Edgewood, Md., son Robert M. Bliss of Westminster, daughter Caroline M. Bliss of Westminster, brothers and sisters-in-law Steven C. Bliss of Miami Beach, Fl., Kent W. and Lisa Bliss of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Brooke A. and Mary Bliss of Tallahassee, Fl.; mother-in-law Dianne M. Lang of Broken Arrow, Okla., father-in-law Larry M. Simmons and wife Carole of Tallahassee, Fl. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 595 Johahn Dr., Westminster on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Bishop Daniel Nerenberg conducting and President Jeff Cook presiding. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Maryland, 100 Painters Mill Rd., Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services to help the family with expenses.
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Myra Gemmill
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Posted Sun April 22, 2012
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To the Bliss family- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Christy Newman
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Posted Sun April 22, 2012
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I am sorry that you guys have to go through this but so glad that Mark's trials are over and he can watch over you from above. I hope you find great comfort and strength during this time in the gospel and all the love flowing around you. Your family has always held a special place in my heart and will continue to.
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Dee Moore and Family
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Susan and Kim Harris
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Caroline and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know if Wesley were here he would want to be with you. "Families can be together forever, through Heavenly Fathers Plan".
Brother and Sister Harris
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Barbara Redifer
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Dear Teresa and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mark.He was a good friend and great person. He will be missed so very much. If you need anything please call anytime. I love you all and figure Mark and my mom are having a reunion. All my love,Barbara and Family
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Nina and Gordon Doxey
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Dear Teresa and Family,
I have many fond memories of Mark, especially for the time Mark's family spent in Utah. I have also loved getting to know Caroline better, and the chance we had to talk to your family through SKYP. It seems that words are not adequate to express our feelings at this difficult time. Please know that our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you. We love your family.
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Berman Family
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Teresa and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Mark's passing away. He was a good man with a great sense of humor. When Emma and Caroline were young we remember trick or treating with Mark, how he joked with the girls about eating their candy! You have our sympathy and our help if you need anything.
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Karyn Hughes
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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Bliss family,
I just wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Loosing a husband and father is one of the hardest things to endure in this life. From my own experience of being a young widow with a young family, I speak to you from my heart to let you know that I know how hard this is. I had a chance to talk to Mark a few times last year when I visited Westminster Ward. I''m happy for those few moments of conversation. Mark was very kind and sweet and gave an aire of love and understanding to me and my own trials. He told me a little about his cancer. Though I don''t know your family personally, I feel a kindredness toward your family. I know the Lord loves you and there are ministering angels to bear you up in time of need. Take care of yourselves and hold on.
Love and hugs to each one of you!
Karyn
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Becky Allen Arey
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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I met Mark when he and his family moved to Tallahassee, Florida. He was in my grade in school, and in my classes at church. He was always so sweet, and so handsome! I am truly sorry to hear of his illness and subsequent passing. My heart goes out to all who love him. Becky Allen Arey
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Jason Heckathorn
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Posted Tue June 26, 2012
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Dear Bliss family;
Mark was a great friend and brother to me and I'm sure he is wandering the hallways of heaven joking with my dad. I wish I could have traveled back to be there but I was thinking of your family, remembering my visits to your home, and hoping you have the comfort of Mark and our Father in Heaven with you.
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