Mark Alan Endecott

Mark Alan Endecott, 68, passed away in the early morning of June 10th from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He went peacefully at home with his wife Twila and daughter Elane by his side.

Mark was born March 20th, 1953, in Trenton, Missouri to Jean and CS Endecott. While growing up, he was active in multiple sports and he was a Boy Scout, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout and earning the God and Country award. While in high school he made many lifelong friends, including Twila Steele, whom he married later in life.

He went to college at Kansas State University. He graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Nearly 45 years later, rooting for Kansas State football and basketball continued to be one of his favorite pastimes. Mark also loved watching the rival Kansas basketball games with his step-daughter Andee Hindery, a KU graduate.

Upon graduating, Mark moved back to Trenton and was a part owner of a construction company. In 1985 he moved to Arkansas and worked in the construction department at Walmart Corporate. One of the best days of his life was in 1990 when his daughter Elane was born; he still made sure she knew that as an adult. In 1994 he moved to Maryville, Missouri where he and his then- wife, Elizabeth, purchased Store of Colors, an interior design shop. They owned and operated that business together for many years. Owning and operating businesses was one of his passions and talents. When his daughter was in high school, he balanced owning a business with going to every single band function and tennis match that his daughter was involved in.
In 2009 Mark and Twila reconnected on Match.com. They went on their first date at Mimi’s Café on Thanksgiving with Mark’s puppy Mojo in tow. They had to sit by a window so Mark could make sure Mojo was okay in the car. They dated between Maryville and Lee’s Summit, until Mark moved to Lee’s Summit in June 2010.

On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Mark and Twila had a SURPRISE wedding at their home by Lakewood in Lee’s Summit. They shared countless happy memories in their 11 years together. They went boating and fishing on Lakewood. They went on fun trips together to New Orleans, Eureka Springs, St Louis, and Ireland. Mark said that of the coolest things is that he got to do was try one of his favorite beverages, Irish whiskey, from the source. There were many trips to Phoenix to visit Mark’s daughter and son-in-law, Etuk, and to watch as many Royals spring training games that he could fit in. Twila and Mark also enjoyed live music events and Mark shared his love of grilling and smoking meats with the family. Prior to COVID, Twila and Mark purchased an RV that they named Willow and they were campground hosts, and then planned to make larger trips after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark was also the greatest handy man and always had a remodel project (or five) going on around their home.

Throughout his life, Mark was an active member at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton, at Grace United Methodist in Arkansas, First Presbyterian in Maryville, and attended Unity Village while living in the Kansas City area. One of the favorite memories of those that got to attend church with Mark was getting to stand beside him and listen to him sing church songs and even hum along to any song even when it wasn’t time to sing.

He was proceeded in death by his father, CS Endecott, his sister Pam Kouns, many aunts and uncles including Marilyn Horner, whom he checked in on and was actively involved in the design of her home, and Susan Horner whom he cared for towards the end of her life, and twin infant grandsons Elijah and Ezekiel Etukeren.

He is survived by his wife Twila, his daughter and son-in law Elane Endecott and Etukeren Etukeren, his mother Jean Endecott, his sister and brother-in-law Krista and Ron Brennecke, brothers-in-law Tom Kouns, David Steele and Lyle Steele, step-daughter Andee Hindery, step-son Justin Hindery, three grandsons Corbin, Arly, and Boone Hindery, his niece Arien and nephews Andrew, AJ, Chris, and Kyle. Mojo the dog is still kicking and wondering where his dad is along with two cats that Twila and Mark had rescued earlier in the year, crazy Clara that wouldn’t leave Mark alone even when he was very ill (and he loved it) and Christopher.

A celebration of life is being planned at 2pm on July 31st at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton, Missouri.