Mark Everest Bergman

Mark Everest Bergman, age 68, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 8, 2026, due to a heart-related complication, surrounded by friends who came to his aid.

Born on December 6, 1957, in Billings, Montana, to Dean Bergman and Patricia Carty, Mark was one of nine siblings: Mike, Gary, Jeff, Jane, Greg, Maggie, Theresa, and David. He is survived by his brothers Mike, Gary, and Greg, and his sister Theresa. As a boy, he shared countless adventures with his brother Greg, the two inseparable as they invented new ways to have fun. He was also a protective and playful big brother to Theresa, who found in him both a mischievous companion and a trusted friend and listener.

Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force at McConnell Air Force Base. After his service, he remained deeply committed to civic causes, particularly those supporting term limits and improved care for veterans. He is survived by his children, Sean and Heather. During their early years together in Kansas, he filled their days with coloring, camping, coaching baseball, pizza nights, roller skating, movies, and frequent travel. Family road trips through Yellowstone, complete with stops at roadside landmarks, stays in motels, and simple bologna-sandwich adventures in the back of the station wagon, became some of their most treasured memories.

Throughout his life, Mark worked as an iron worker, in technology, and as the owner of his own business in Kansas City. Yet his greatest passions were music and acting; he sang, played guitar, and in later years pursued voice acting and storytelling. In 2011, he retired early and spent a decade in the Philippines, where he embraced the water, the culture, and the spirit of adventure. Five years ago, he returned to the United States to be closer to family, a choice that brought deep joy to those who loved him.

Mark will be remembered for his sharp sense of humor, his devotion to the Kansas City Chiefs, his adventurous courage, and his warm, genuine care for those in need. His family feels profoundly the loss of his voice, his hugs, his jokes, and his heartfelt “I love you.” He leaves behind children and siblings who will carry him in their hearts always.