Mark Edward Tessier of Monroe, Washington, was born October 15, 1968 to Richard and Virginia Tessier in Seattle, Washington. He passed away on February 11, 2013 after a courageous and determined two year battle against cancer. He was 44 years old.
Mark grew up in Kirkland, Washington. He was a graduate of Juanita High School. He then attended Central Washington University, in Ellensberg. He graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice. Mark was a dedicated employee of the Costco Corporation for 19 years. He worked at the Kirkland warehouse in the Receiving and RTV Department.
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In his free time Mark enjoyed skiing, and hiking. He especially loved waterskiing and time spent with family at Lake Chelan, at his parents’ home.
Mark is survived by his father, Richard; brother Stephen (Kathy) and nieces Ashley and Erin; sister Lori Aivazian (Peter) and niece Natalie; and brother David. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ginny.
A graveside service will be held for Mark on February 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Holyrood Cemetery (205 N.E. 205th St.; Shoreline, Washington 98155).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations for colorectal cancer research to: The American Cancer Society, at: www.cancer.org/involved/donateonlinenow/index