Mark Reuben Huber

Mark Reuben Huber, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, at the family cabin just outside of Evanston, Wyoming—one of his most favorite places!
Mark was born in Brooks, Alberta, Canada, on March 17, 1949, as the second child of Reuben Nicholas and Emily Elizabeth Zaugg Huber. He had grand adventures with his siblings Warren, Curtis, Maria, and Morris and shared many tales of growing up on the farm in Rosemary and the life lessons learned. He loved his Canadian heritage.
As a 19-year-old Mark served as an LDS missionary in Chile and was thrilled last year when his son Michael received a mission call to Chile. Mark looked forward to the possibility of returning to Chile with his son. Family was everything to Mark. He married Madlyn Hansen on September 12, 1986, in the Logan LDS Temple. Mark was an honest and devoted husband who provided incredible support to his wife. Mark and Madlyn were blessed to adopt three children--Melissa Sam Anderson, Michael, and Madison. His greatest focus was keeping his family together forever. He pondered deeply on these relationships. Mark loved and longed to live closer to his son and daughter from his first marriage—Jordan Calgary, Alberta and Charla Victoria, BC and was honored to be called Grandpa by Charla's beautiful daughter Soleil.
Mark gathered friends wherever he went. He reached out with confidence and wanted to know each individual's story. Mark loved children—his own and everyone else's. He had many young friends who enjoyed riding on his wheelchair and just chatting. Mark was a large man with an even bigger heart of gold. He sometimes acted tough, but anyone who stuck around found out quickly that it was all an act. He was willing to challenge all of us to do better, to be better, which was always what he expected of himself.
Mark loved learning and had a naturally inquisitive mind. He enjoyed posing questions that created discussion. He gained skills in a variety of occupations before settling into his career as a computer guru. He had amazing memories of working on a seismic crew in the Arctic, of driving a milk truck, of doing training at Hill AFB, and, of course, farming.
Mark graduated from Utah State University with a bachelors in Plant Science and a masters in Business Information Systems. In what he called his second chapter of life, he worked as a computer specialist at CPD at Utah State University. He was dedicated to his work and to the people he served. He officially retired on July 31 and had just started his next adventure.
Mark had a deep and abiding testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the atonement. He was stalwart and never wavered. His example was a beacon for many. It was the deep roots of his testimony that gave him the strength to endure the many health challenges he faced. If asked about his favorite church calling, it was always teaching, adults or children.
Mark is survived by his wife Madlyn; his children, Jordan, Charla, Melissa, Michael, and Madison; his granddaughter Soleil; his siblings, Warren, Curtis, Maria, and Morris, along with many nieces, nephews and his extended Hansen family.
Mark's family would like to thank Dr. Salisbury for his years of service to Mark and the individuals and emergency personnel who assisted his wife at the time of his passing. Because of Mark's love of missionary work, a donation to the general missionary fund of the LDS church would honor him.
Funeral Services will be Monday, October 6, 2014 at 12 noon at the Hyde Park 8th Ward Chapel, 480 N 100 W with a viewing from 10:30-11:30. There will be a viewing from 6-8 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E 400 N in Logan, on Sunday, October 5th. Interment will follow at the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com