Mark Marshall Hulse, 78, of Lawrence died August 17, 2017.
He was born September 11, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Marcus Lafayette Hulse and Marjorie French Hulse.
Mark started the Electronics Instruments Laboratory at the University of Missouri and worked for the University for 42 years.
He had a passion for music that lasted most of his life and was actively touching people with his trombone and banjo playing Ragtime, Dixieland and Jazz for over 50 years. He also had a lifelong interest in operating ham radio.
Mark is survived by his wife Nora Hulse, brother John Hulse, Daughters Jane Morrison, Sue Nanninga, sons Bryan Hulse, Michael Hulse and Matthew Hulse and grandchildren Andrew Hulse, Shelby Politte, Jared Hulse and Benjamin Hulse.
A celebration of life for Mr. Hulse will be held from 3:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday, at the American Legion in Lawrence.
Food and drink will be served, the Junkyard Jazz band will be playing, and Pastor Paul Gray will officiate.
Friends and all American Legion Members are welcome.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I can honestly say that Mark was my favorite customer at Starbucks. Mark and Nora came in regularly – chai tea latte and oatmeal raisin cookie. I’ll miss Mark’s wit, warmth, humor and that ever-present twinkle in his eye. I felt honored and privileged to get invited to The American Legion to hear Mark, Nora and the rest of the Junkyard Jazz Band play. It was a very special evening. Mark even thanked me for coming that night from the microphone, for ALL to hear. It was as if he was introducing me to his musical family, as well as to his daughter – who was there that evening. Condolences to you, Nora, and to all who are grieving the loss of Mark from their day-to-day life. Safe Journey, Mark. Safe Journey, my friend.
As a member of the St. .Louis Banjo Club and the banjo community, we will miss his cheerful demeanor and his wonderful talents with the banjo. Mark was a true friend to all of us. Our sympathies to Nora and the family.
Mark was truly a kind and gentle man; and a wonderfully talented musician. Playing with him and Nora in the Junkyard Jazz Band has been without question one of the greatest joys of my life. I miss him and send my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Nora and family.
We’re neighbors of Mark & Nora, but only for a year and a half. We have enjoyed their music and visiting at the clubhouse socials. Our sincere condolences to Nora and the family.
Mark and I started playing Dixieland Jazz together in 1967. His joy and dedication to his music inspired all who knew him.