Honor Markus Ward: Donate to Bulldog Bench

Markus Ariston Ward, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Markus had a lifelong passion for golf and dedicated his life to his family and friends. He was a huge supporter of the athletics of his community. He was a regular at golf tournaments, involved in co-ed softball and volleyball, and coached and cheered on many of his daughter's athletic teams.

Markus was a patient, loving, generous, supportive, and passionate man, to name a few of his most admirable characteristics. Nothing was more important to Markus than family and friends. He treasured the invaluable lifelong friendships he created. He could intuitively choose the friends he knew would become a valuable part of his family.

Markus worked and grew with the evolution of Schweitzer Mountain Resort for 32 years. Not long after starting his career at Schweitzer, he met the love of his life, Tina. They fell in love on the slopes, leading him to create a home and family in Sandpoint. He was a loving husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Bulldog Bench P.O. Box 2524 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 to support Sandpoint High School Athletics.

https://www.lakeviewfuneral.com/obituaries/Markus-Ariston-Ward?obId=42515177