Mark James Devlin, 48, resident of Vashon, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, after a 9-year long illness with Sarcoma cancer. He died at home with his family at his bedside. He was 48 years old.

Mr. Devlin was born March 28, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He had many joyful memories of his youth.

His interest in vintage automobiles developed at an early age with Corvettes and continued throughout his lifetime. He loved to talk cars with his friends. He admitted that he found it “just plain fun” to negotiate on the sale of a vehicle.

Most recently he was the proud owner of a bright red, classic 1948 Dodge pick-up truck, which he and his sons, Ray and Ryan, enjoyed greatly.

Before becoming ill, Mr. Devlin was affiliated with the Boeing Corporation for 15 years and had developed a reputation among his colleagues for being a common sense, extremely responsible problem solver. He took great pride in his work ethics and accomplishments. He never let a moment go by without learning or giving positive influence. He had been on leave from Boeing for the past two years.

He believed that life was a gift, and he lived each day fully and loved deeply. He wanted those around him to care for each other and remember that without love, we are nothing. He surrounded himself in faith and family — his two greatest gifts.

And he faced his cancer with courage, honesty and great faith.

His father Raymond James Devlin died earlier.

Survivors include his wife Mary Mirenzi Devlin, two sons, age 11, Raymond James and Ryan Anthony, born April 8, 1992, his mother Mildred Devlin of Penn., brothers Bob with Claire Devlin of Maryland and John Devlin with Eve of Penn., sisters Marylyn (Penn.) and Patty of Ohio.

His father Raymond James Devlin died earlier.

Rosary and Vigil will be at the Island Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25.

A Catholic funeral Mass will be at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 16100 115th Ave. S.W., at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, followed by a graveside service at Vashon Cemetery and a lunch and celebration of his life and love at the Saint John Vianney hall.

Remembrances can be made to the Mark Devlin Fund in the name of his 11-year-old twin sons, Raymond and Ryan Devlin, via Washington Mutual Bank on Vashon Island — account number 4882348159.

Arrangements were entrusted to Island Funeral Service.