Mark Eichholtz Parker

December 22, 2020

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Mark Eichholtz Parker, loving and devoted father of three children, passed away at the age of 70. Mark was born on February 10, 1950 in Towson Maryland to Joseph and Beatrice (Markel) Parker. He received his business degree from Pfeiffer University in 1972. He was an executive and founding partner at Artography Laboratories in Baltimore with his brother Timothy Parker and Warren Wright, which was in business for 28 years. In 1985 he married Mary Pat VanSant of Baltimore MD and together they raised three children, Nicole Lynn, Morgan Armstrong, and Jay Edward. Mark had a passion for vegetable gardening, fishing, and photography and could often be found in his workshop or the barn on the family farm in Manchester MD. He was known for his easy-going nature and kind and compassionate spirit. Mark was preceded in death by his father Joseph and mother Beatrice. He is survived by his former wife Mary Pat VanSant of Windsor PA, his three children, Nicole Parker of Sheffield MA, Morgan Parker of Parkton MD, and Jay Parker of Steamboat Springs CO, his three brothers Joseph Parker Jr of Memphis, TN, Timothy Parker of Baltimore and John Parker of Baltimore, along with several nieces and a nephew. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made in Mark's name to Stella Maris.