Mark Richard Humphries

Mark Richard Humphries was born in Jerome, Idaho to parents, Corbett Humphries and Sally Leo Humphries.  

Mark graduated from Jerome High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He rose to the rank of Master Sargeant. He served two years in Germany, fought two years in Korea, and six years in Viet Nam. He was combat wounded and received three Purple Heart medals. Mark loved being a soldier in combat. No matter how many times he received injuries, his desire was to return to combat as soon as possible. He loved serving his country in times of war. Mark received a letter of accommodation from General William Westmoreland, Chief of Staff of U.S. Army, for being part of his Security Detail whenever General Westmoreland came to Viet Nam. While Mark was stationed in Seoul, Korea, he met and married his wife, Tal Kun Yu “Sam”.  

After his military retirement, Mark worked as a police officer and then worked for his brother running heavy equipment in Craig, Colorado for Morrison & Knudsen. Mark also worked in Alaska for many years as a heavy equipment operator. 

Mark and his friend, Gerald Engleburg, were lifetime power lifters and fly fishermen. Mark was a very serious man, but very generous to his loved ones. 

Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Tal Kun Yu; his parents; and his brothers and sisters. 

He is survived by his daughter, Sony Barber of College Station, Texas; daughter, Un Suk Chang of Alameda, California; son, Tony Humphries of Sanford, Florida; and many nephews and nieces. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Mark’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com