Paul Donald Markling

Paul Donald Markling, 84, of Henderson, passed away Nov. 27, 2010. He was born June 8, 1926, in Santa Maria, Calif., and was a 12-year resident of Nevada. Don grew up in Santa Maria and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18. He served on both the SS Winfield S. Stratton and the USS Goodhue as a radar operator and gunner during World War II. He married Shirley Mae Ames July 12, 1947. He attended USC, earned both bachelors and masters degrees and became an architect. He opened the Markling and Yamasaki Architecture firm in South San Francisco in 1959; and in 1978, went to work for the LDS Church's Building Department, retiring in 1998 as a director of Physical Facilities. Don and Shirley then moved to Henderson and at the time of his death he was working for Copper Creek Construction doing what he loved. He was active in church, and especially loved working with the youth as a scout leader. He enjoyed driving and always had a sporty car. He loved BYU and USC football. He was an unselfish man with a great sense of humor. He put family first, provided a good home and even after the kids left the nest he always helped out as much as he could. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Don was preceded in death by his father and mother, Paul W. and Lavona I. Markling. He is survived by his loving wife, of 63 years, Shirley; sons, Jerry (Dory) and Jeff Markling; daughters, Michelle MacHale (Tom) and Jackie Brey (Ron); 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Phyllis Beach. Viewing will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, followed immediately by the funeral services, both at the LDS Church, 2701 E. Pebble Road. Burial will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. "Welcome home thy good and faithful servant." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Angels Inc., 10170 W. Tropicana Ave. #156-440, Las Vegas, NV 89147.