Nick James Mark

Aug 12, 1937 – Mar 23, 2025

Nick J. Mark passed away at his home in Draper, Utah on March 23rd, 2025.

Nick was born on August 12th, 1937 to Nick Mark and Jenny DiPietro Mark in Murray, Utah. He graduated from Granite High school and then married Phyllis Westphal in 1958 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS temple. They were married for 67 years. Nick enlisted and served in the US Army Reserve and was honorably discharged after 6 years. He had a long and distinguished career with Smith’s Food and Drug where he served as vice president of the drug division for many years. After retiring from Smith’s he founded and operated two other businesses until he retired again for real at age 85. Through his life he made many good friends and inspired and mentored many more. He was strong in his beliefs of the lord and savior Jesus Christ. In many ways he was a dedicated and faithful servant to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His favorite moments were times spent on vacation and out to dinner with his family. Nick worked hard but always made his family a priority. He was authentically generous, loving and giving and one of the good ones. He passed on a strong work ethic to future generations.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, his daughters Shannon, Danielle (Jason), grandsons Kit (Alyssa), Carson (Abbey), Nick (Hannah) Mitch (Remlee), seven great grandchildren and his brother Jerry and sisters Janet and Judy. He is preceded in death by his daughter Nicole.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service for Nick on Tuesday April 1st, 2025. The viewing will be held from 12:30-2pm and funeral service from 2-2:30pm with a graveside service held right after.

All Services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park located at 3401 South Highland Drive, Millcreek, Utah 84106.