Mark was a young man of 59 when he left us suddenly.  He is survived by his father and mother, Robert and Frances Ransom of Elizabeth, Colorado, his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Scott Elmassian, and their two children, niece and nephew, Erin and Ian Elmassian, all of Chino Hills, California.  He also leaves behind an "extended" family that is very large and cared tremendously for him, a family of the closest friends and co-workers.  He has left a very big hole in many lives.
Mark was born in Nebraska, and also called Texas, Colorado, California, and Washington his home.  After many years he eventually returned to Colorado.  During these years of growth, he explored several strong interests.  Astronomy, eventually building . . .

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