Mark Bellinger, 43, has a new golfing partner. His name is God.
Mark was born July 11, 1955; his tee time with was 9:26 p.m. February 17, 1999. He fought a courageous 18-month battle against a deadly disease, malignant melanoma. He will be remembered for his faithfulness: to his family to his job and to his friends. He loved to laugh and friends and family will cherish the memory of his joking manner and ability to make those around him laugh too. He was ever faithful to his wife of 15 years, Gina; and a devoted and faithful father to his daughters, Corrine, 13, and Toni, 8. He was always there for his family. He provided for them and spent time with them. He cared about them and it showed daily in the steadfast way they laughed and played together, and, as life was drawing to a close, they cried together. He was close friends with his two brothers and their wives, Ted and Bonna Bellinger, Salt Lake City, and Fred and Tauna Bellinger, San Diego, California. He is also survived by his loving parents, Fred and Virginia Bellinger, of Phillipsburg, Montana. He was a 10-year employee of Wheeler Machinery, leaving behind many friends and co-workers. While not winning his battle with cancer, he is still victorious in death."He who hears My Word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life." (John 5:24).
A celebration of Mark's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at the Southeast Baptist Church, 1700 East 7000 South.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Wellness House or the American Cancer Society. The family has a deep appreciation for all of the medical personnel, the hospital staff and Vista Care Hospice who attended to Mark during his illness.
Special thanks is offered to everyone at Wheeler Machinery and Prestige Financial Services for their thoughtfulness throughout this ordeal.
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