Bonnie texted us today to let us know that her brother Mark died on the 12th of February. She gave us permission to post his obituary as a tribute to his life.
Mark William Tappan
Mark W. Tappan, 55 of Iowa City died Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Mark William Tappan was born May 30, 1958, in Iowa City, the son of Sheldon and Constance (Hastings) Tappan. He attended Iowa City Schools graduating from West High School in 1976. For many years he worked for the University of Iowa in the Facilities Management Dept.
His family includes his sons, Andy, James and Michael; granddaughter, Skylar Rose, siblings, Bonnie Weldon, Becky Tubandt, Melanie Tappan, Wendy Strabala; and Kevin Tappan; nieces, nephews, cousins; former wife and mother to his boys Deb Tappan, and a host of friends.
No public services are planned, private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web at www.gayandciha.com.