Mark Bliven
Nov. 19, 1933 - April 3, 2024
Mark Bliven, resident of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd at Windsong at Eola Hills in West Salem. Mark was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Salem, Oregon, the son of William and Marie Bliven.
He was a graduate of St. Martin’s High School and the University of Portland. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 until 1958 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain during the Korean Conflict.
Mark graduated from Willamette Law School and then started his law practice in Dallas, Oregon in 1963. He was the Municipal Judge for the city of Dallas from 1970 until his retirement after 32 years in 2002. He also served the city of Monmouth for 10 years as municipal judge.
Mark married Nancy Povey on Aug. 30, 1985, in Salem. Mark was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church for 60 years. He was the founding Grand Knight for the local Knights of Columbus #8129 in Dallas, as well as a fourth-degree Knight. Mark was an avid fisherman and most loved fishing for salmon and steelhead from his drift boat.
Mark was a dedicated Judge, with a reputation for being levelheaded, firm, and fair. He was also an author and historian, having written the history of Father Michael McDevin and the chapel cars, as well as the history of St. Philip Parish. Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed many family activities.
Mark is survived by his wife Nancy; daughter Karen, of Dallas; sons Matthew (Tina) of McMinnville, and Michael (Julie) of Kalispell, Montana; along with his grandchildren Emily, Katelyn, Grace, Ben, Matthew, Travis, and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Anne and son in law Charles Smart, as well as his siblings Fr. Edmond Bliven, Sandra Bliven and Gary Bliven.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. Memorial contributions may be made to De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Montana. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family go to www.BollmansTributeCenter.com.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
rest in peace.
Amen.
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