Mark Arno Casey passed away at age 23 Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Skagit County, Wash. He was born at 7:22 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 1991, in Omaha, Neb. His early childhood was spent in Omaha, where he graduated from Millard North High School in 2010. Following his graduation, Mark and his family relocated to the Pacific Northwest in June 2010.

Hockey and lacrosse played a large part in Mark’s life during his school years. His junior year he was nominated to play on the elite Omaha city all-star hockey team as the goalie. He was an avid snowboarder. He enjoyed paintballing and off-roading. Cars, his Hummer and the television show “Top Gear” were all his favorites. Mark was the consummate 12th man for the Seattle Seahawks and a passionate fan of the Seattle Mariners. Family and friends were inspired by his genuine smile and laugh that could light up a room.

Mark’s greatest love was his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Cindy Casey-Pleet and Jeff Pleet, and his sisters, Brenna and Helena, all of the family home in Anacortes, Wash.; siblings, Michelle and Matthew Pleet; grandparents, Ken and Joan Sidles; grandmother, Bonna Casey; aunt and uncle, Sheryl and Dennis Houston, and their sons, Ryan and Jack; aunt, Mary Casey; great uncle and aunt, Jan and Jean Windscheffel, and their son, Ross; and extended family and friends. Mark is named after his paternal grandfather for his first name and his maternal great-grandfather for his middle name.

Mark was attending Skagit Valley College and was employed by Janicki Industries, where he specialized in aerospace composites.

A funeral Mass for Mark will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor, with the Rev. Jerome Kienzle presiding. All are invited to a reception in the parish hall immediately following the Mass.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the book of memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Mark Arno Casey Endowment at Skagit Valley College Foundation at www.skagitfoundation.org Reference Mark Arno Casey in your donation. Through the great work of the foundation, Mark’s smile and laugh will live on forever.