ARLINGTON-Mark Robert Bourdon, 66, a loving husband and father, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2020, after a year-long battle with heart and kidney issues that began with his first heart attack last summer.
Memorial service: There will be a private celebration of Mark’s life when we return to Michigan to visit family next summer.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to the American Heart Association or the American Kidney Foundation.
Mark was like a Michigan badger—he never gave up and fought bravely and valiantly to the end. He was born on July 20, 1954 to Robert and Mariwyn (Wheeler) Bourdon in Muskegon, MI. He graduated in 1972 from Muskegon Catholic Central High School and earned a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice in 1978. He married his devoted wife and lifelong partner, Madeleine (Kleiner) Bourdon on August 22, 1981. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Laura (Bourdon) Harris and Rebecca (Bourdon) Wise. His proudest accomplishment and biggest joy in life was his daughters and watching them develop into the wonderful, smart young women that they have become. He worked as a security officer until he became disabled last year. He was a dependable and loyal employee. He had a quick wit, great sense of humor, a phenomenal memory and he was the one everyone wanted to have as a partner when playing Trivial Pursuit. The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff at Muskegon Mercy Hospital, Hackley Hospital/Mary Freebed Stroke Rehab Unit; UT Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas; and Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital for their extraordinary care of Mark during his recent stays.
Survivors: Mark is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Madeleine (Kleiner) Bourdon; two daughters, Laura (Bourdon) Harris and Rebecca (Bourdon) Wise; sons-in-law, Wesley Harris and Jake Wise; his mother, Mariwyn Hoffman; brothers, Brian Bourdon and David Bourdon; sisters, Renee (Loren) Schofield, Lisa (Tom) Hilliard, Anita (Mike) Dusnik; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Barb Schoner
My heart hurts for Maddie and family. Mark will always be remembered with lots of love.
Justin Wheeler
Before I started my nursing career, I worked with Mark for CBRE Security for almost 4 years. He was my right hand man and I really enjoyed working with Mark. We shared many laughs together and our interests in history and silly animated shows really bonded us. I remember Mark being a hard working man, rarely missing a day at work. What I will always remember is his humor. I always had a smile on my face when conversing with Mark. Mark was indeed a big part of my life; when I had both of my children, starting and finishing nursing school and working 4-5 days a week with him. I appreciate how much he loved his family, his wife and his daughters. I am still in disbelief that he is gone. I will miss him very much and I know that the rest of our CBRE Security team will too. The Wheelers send our condolences and prayers to the Bourdon Family. Rest In Peace Mark!!
Helen Powell
My condolences to you, Maddie, and your family. Mark sounds like a great guy.
Dianna Hutchinson
I pray you and your family will find comfort in your relationship with God. Know that someday you will be with Mark again for eternity.
Karen Cartee
I’m so so sorry for your loss. Please know that you & your family will be in my continued thought & prayers.
-Karen Cartee
Don Lampkin
My condolences to the Bourdon family
Mark was a great man, friend & coworker that I would turn to verify things with because he was so knowledgeable about so many things about this world.
As a friend I hurt and will miss his big smile.
R.I.P my friend….Don Lampkin
Vernette Crow
Maddie, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will draw strength from you faith.
Terri Ross
Maddie, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers. May your faith and all your chershed memories of Mark bring you consolation and hope during this time. Take care.
Marc Dobberstein
I met Mark when he headed up Hackley Hospital Security. I was an ER Orderly, then. The Security Office was right by the ER entrance. I enjoyed Mark’s common sense, decent attitude, and sense of humor. I lost track of him over the years; they go so fast. Mark, a “72” MCC HS grad, and me, a “70” MHS grad. My sincere condolences to family and friends.