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DICKINSON, MARK DANIEL Age 66, of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, September 21, 2013, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Surrounded by his family, he died peacefully at home. Born October 30, 1946, in Spokane, WA, Mark was the son of Ralph and Alice Dickinson. He was a graduate of Gonzaga Preparatory High School in Spokane, WA; Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, WA; Troy State University at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and a US Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam. In 1970, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from WSU; in 1972, he received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from WSU and in 1981 a Master's Degree in Business Management from Troy State University. While serving in the USAF, he was a Project Engineer, an Air Staff Training Officer, a NW Compatibility Engineer, and a Staff Officer to the US Dept. of Energy. During his military career, he was stationed in Washington DC, was an advisor to NATO, and deployed to Vietnam. After serving in the USAF, Mark worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Analytic Services Inc. in Arlington, VA. In 1986, he began a career at Sandia National Laboratories which he continued until his passing. While at Sandia, Mark worked in staff and management positions in several departments. He made important and enduring contributions to signal intelligence, counter intelligence, nuclear weapon command and control, emergency response, and nuclear weapon research and development. Mark was known to his colleagues, friends, and relatives as a compassionate, caring gentleman who always had a smile on his face. Sharing his enthusiasm and zest for life, he never hesitated to put others' needs and feelings above his own. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Patty; two daughters, Megan Raedel and husband Michael of Vancouver, WA and Chelsea Dickinson of Albuquerque; two brothers; one sister; and many extended family members. A gathering in Mark's honor will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions towards pancreatic cancer research may be made to: www.lustgarten.org/welovemarkdickinson. For more info, please visit www.FrenchFunerals.com. "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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