Marc Jason Bailey Obituary (1975 - 2014)

Marc Jason Bailey passed away in South Jordan, Utah on Thanksgiving Day with family surrounding his side after a long battle with colon cancer. He was born November 25, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lynn and Clare Bailey. Marc attended Brighton High School and then Utah Valley State College where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management. Marc was constantly constructing new things around him and had big ideas for the future. Marc was an Eagle Scout and looked to his Grandpa Maughan as the example of great service to both scouting and community. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh mission. He has faithfully served in many church positions, most currently in the Young Men's organization. Where he served did not matter as much as how he served. And Marc was continuously serving those around him. Marc's abilities to make others feel important and loved were the characteristics that emulated from his soul. His ability to fight when things appeared to be unfightable or his determination to succeed kept him grounded in his faith of the gospel of Jesus Christ. No one could tell him he could not do something. Marc had the heart of a giant and always looked for ways to serve those around him. His love and humor magnetized kids to him asking for hugs or to just sit peacefully upon his lap. If they were not laughing and playing within minutes, he was their source of laughter and play. His gentle compassionate love of others was felt by countless around him. He was considered to be a hero by many including his family. While Marc struggled with many things in this life, he never wavered in his love of God or family. He loved to be around other people, mostly family, because he wanted to be a part of what was happening. When nothing was happening, he was the life of the party. He was a big tease which made everyone love him more. He wanted to make sure everyone around him felt happy. He was a great example to his son, Ayden, who meant everything to him. He was the evidence of never giving up and enduring to the end. Marc was married to Emily Scott in 2003 and later divorced. He is survived by his one true foundation, his son, Ayden. He is also survived by parents Lynn and Clare Bailey, two sisters, Leslie (Kevin) Goff, Michelle (Chris) Johnson, two brothers, Brett (Connie) Bailey, Brian (Libby) Bailey, and 9 nieces, 4 nephews, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, 2014, 12:00 Noon at the LDS Church located on 4137 W Foxview Drive, South Jordan, UT. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 South Jordan Parkway, (10600 So.)South Jordan, and on Friday from 10 – 11:30 am at the church prior to the service. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Estates on Bengal Blvd in SLC, UT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Ayden Bailey Education Fund at Mountain America Credit Union, account # …0971. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095