Mark Arno Casey passed away at age 23 on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Skagit County Washington. He was born at 7:22am on Saturday, November 16, 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska. His early childhood was spent in Omaha where he graduated from Millard North High School in 2010. Following his graduation, Mark and his family relocated to the Pacific Northwest in June of 2010.

Hockey and lacrosse played a large part in Mark’s life during his school years. His junior year he was nominated to play on the elite Omaha city all star hockey team as the goalie. He was an avid snowboarder. He enjoyed paintballing and off-roading. Cars, his Hummer and the television show “Top Gear” were all his favorites. Mark was the consummate 12th man for the Seattle Seahawks and a passionate fan of the Seattle Mariners. Family and friends were inspired by his genuine smile and laugh that could light up a room.

Mark’s greatest love was his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Cindy Casey-Pleet and Jeff Pleet, and his sisters, Brenna and Helena, all of the family home in Anacortes, Washington; siblings, Michelle and Matthew Pleet; Grandparents, Ken and Joan Sidles; Grandmother, Bonna Casey, and Great Grandmother June Windscheffel; Aunt and Uncle, Sheryl and Dennis Houston and their sons, Ryan and Jack; Aunt, Mary Casey; Great Uncle and Aunt, Jan and Jean Windscheffel and their son, Ross; Great Uncle Buzz Hill, and extended family and friends. Mark is named after his paternal Grandfather for his first name and his maternal Great-grandfather for his middle name.

Mark was attending Skagit Valley College and was employed by Janicki Industries where he specialized in aerospace composites.

A funeral mass for Mark will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 am at St Augustine Catholic Church with Rev. Jerome Kienzle presiding. Family and friends are invited to a reception in the parish hall immediately following the service.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the book of memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.WallinFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Mark Arno Casey Endowment at Skagit Valley College Foundation at www.SkagitFoundation.org. Reference Mark Arno Casey in your donation. Through the great work of the foundation, Mark’s smile and laugh will live on forever.

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