Mark Allen Bliven

Mark Allen Bliven, 60 was born March 3, 1958 to Jess W. and Geraldine E. (Trent) Bliven in Wray, Colorado. He passed away November 16, 2018 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Mark is survived by his two daughters, Megan Burchardi and husband, Shannon; Kara Trudgeon and husband, Matt, brothers, Bill, Joe, Jack, Ronn, and Tom Bliven & wife, Ruby; sister, Carol Simmons & husband Jim; sister-in-law, Diane Bliven, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents Jess and Geraldine Bliven, son, Rhett Bliven; sister, Patty Newton, and brother, Don “Mort” Bliven.

A Memorial/Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Glendale Cemetery in Vernon, Colorado with Pastor Ben Wentworth officiating. Inurnment will be in the Glendale Cemetery in Vernon, Colorado. A receiving of family and friends reception will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the east room of the Vets Club 119 East Third Street Wray, CO 80758.

Cremation was requested.

Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.