Mark Preston
Mark Preston – “Tenna -Tsa -Teh” – was born in Dawson City, YT on March 5, 1960. He passed away on October 8, 2022 and is survived by his mother Evalena Dora Beisser, his three brothers, Morton James White, Charles Silverfox, John Carter White, and sister Diana Dennise White.
Mark had four sons – Aarron Bavinton-Yaklin, Brice Yaklin, Nolan Yaklin and Keegan Bavinton-Yaklin, and six grandchildren, Evabella and Ariana (Aarron’s children), Connor, Dexter, and Nolan (Nolan’s children) and Dominic (Brice’s child).
Mark also had three nieces, Christina, Chantel, Stormy, and a nephew, William.
We would like to thank Mark’s doctor, Dr. Xui Mei, and the staff at Wind River Hospice House at Whistle Bend Place for the incredible care and compassion they showed Mark during his residency.
A GoFundMe has been established at https://gofund.me/901593d9. Also, flowers can be sent to Heritage North Funeral Home.
A service will be held for Mark on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Nàkwät’à Kù Potlatch House. A graveside service at Grey Mountain Cemetery will follow.
G. Elaine Shorty
Sending my deepest condolences to Mark’s family. I am sorry but I won’t be able to attend his service as I will be in Vancouver. Sending comfort prayers
Karen White
Sending all the love in the world to the family. Mark was a treasured friend. I will miss him, our deep and hilarious conversations and that impish grin. Fly hi, my friend. We’ll see you after awhile. Thank you for the treasured memories.