Mark Alexander Treon, 56, of Waldport, Ore., died of cancer on Nov. 6, 2009 at his home.

He was born Feb. 21, 1953 to Joe and Marguerite Treon in Pensacola, Fla.

Before moving to Oregon, he lived in the Philippine Islands, California, Nevada, the Marshall Islands, New Jersey and New Mexico. Above all, he was an artist, and in his capable hands, raw clay transformed into ceramic mugs and bowls, oriental lanterns, huge vases, and human faces and forms. He enjoyed the cool rainy weather, especially when he was in his studio firing his kilns or working up a lump of clay. He was a gifted craftsman who could turn lumber, glass and metal into a piece of furniture, a room, and studios filled with light.

He was compassionate and had a good sense of humor, a wry wit and a philosophical mind. He was an example of the power of service and fellowship in his community.

In the last year of his life, with his wife, Jessica, at his side, he visited France and Holland and Hawaii. Despite his ever-growing physical pain, he visited art museums he dreamed of, kayaked in the Pacific, and caught and released a 180-pound marlin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marguerite Treon.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Woodul Treon; brothers, Bob (Tessie) Treon and Phillip (Janet) Treon; aunt Ann Bagley; cousins, David Bagley and Alex Bagley; and several other family members.

A celebration of life will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 1353 Hwy 101 in Waldport. Those who attend should bring their examples of his pottery (marked with the owner’s name and phone number). His ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Suzanne Brown Student Aid Fund of the Lincoln County Oregon Music Teachers Association, 4796 NE Johns Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97364; Seashore Literacy Center, P.O. Box 730, Waldport, OR 97394; or Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program, P.O. Box 151, Yachats, OR 97498.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.



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