Mark Kenneth Barrs, 57, of Hart, passed away August 4, 2024, due to complications from ALS. He was born March 10, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Gene and Sandra (Atherton) Barrs.

Mark worked at Shellcast where he met his brother, Stanley.  He got him interested in becoming a   mechanic.  Mark worked as a Mechanic for 11 years but continued to help family and friends with their vehicles.  He then worked at Howmet AeroSpace for 23 years until he had to retire because of becoming sick. He enjoyed working on his '67 Chevy truck, '72 Nova, and his Oliver tractor. Mark also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the races.  The 4th of July was one of his favorites and having everyone over and lighting off fireworks. The thing he enjoyed most was spending time with his family and friends.

On October 7, 1994, Mark married Kriss (Borucki) Barrs, and she survives him along with their children, Seth Barrs, Walker Barrs, Hanna (Mead) and grandson Rhett and Baby Barrs.

Mark was preceded in death by: his sister, Lynn Barrs ; as well as Granny (Eva Near), Cliff Near, Ken Atherton, Gene Tietz, Emil Tietz, Harley Barrs, Ernie Barrs, Dorthy Reed, Lavern Reed, Gram J. (Rosetta Juska), Tony Juska, Dad (Ralph) Borucki, Ralph Borucki, and Phyllis Borucki, and many others.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420, with Pastor Tom Schmidt officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the start of services at the funeral home. Interment will follow in South Hart – Star Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, in Mark's name, may be made to the Susan Mast ALS Foundation, serving West Michigan families, 2500 Waldforf Ct. NW B, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, www.susanmastals.org, or the Crystal Valley Care Fund, PO Box 451, Hart, MI 49420, crystalvalleycarefund.org.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com