In loving memory of

Mark Welling

Mark Thomas Welling, 66, of Phoenix, AZ passed into heaven on April 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Welling as well as his brother, Brian Welling. Mark is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Bench, Kristen Hopkins and Janet Bryant. Mark had 11 grandchildren. Mark is also survived by his brothers, Bill, Bob, Mike, Joe, John, Ted, and Greg, and his sister Mary Fry. Mark was a true Vietnam Army Hero. He received a Silver Star, two Bronze Medals, two Purple Hearts and many more awards from his 6 years of service to his country. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Memorial service will be 9:00 AM Monday, May 5, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Tributes

Mike Welling wrote on May 6, 2014:

"I\'m sorry I couldn\'t be there for your girls, I know you would have been the first to show for any of us, you were a unique and special part of our family and loved by all. The kids and I enjoyed your visits, and I will always remember our times together through all these years, especially our filming trip to Mexico and the ranch by the hot springs. The kids and I are sad to see you move on to that far shore so unexpectedly but I know there is a special place for those as capable of loving others as you are. Rest in peace my brother, dream happy dreams until the day you wake up being born into the dream you choose."

Bob wrote on May 6, 2014:

"Always so willing to come to the aid of a sibling, friend, or complete stranger, never asking anything in return, you truly had a heart of gold. I remember how sad you were when we lost our brother Brian and how much you loved him. Rest in peace, sweet brother, with the knowledge you were loved by each and every one of us, and will be in our hearts forever. Your brother, Bob"

TJ Ballentine wrote on May 6, 2014:

"I served in Vietnam with Mark and he came to Georgia three times to visit me after the war. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the family."

Tommy Hopkins wrote on May 3, 2014:

"I got to meet you a couple of times and had many phone conversations with you. Loved hearing the stories of the \"Wolfhounds\". It was my honor to have met and known you as my father-in-law. Rest in Peace Mark and say hi to my mom and dad while your up there. Your son-in-law, Tommy"