05/08/2026
๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง, ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ฎ๐๐.
Markโs family asks that those planning an expression of sympathy consider memorial contributions in Markโs memory to the Minot Gun Club.
Memorial contributions can be made at:
https://www.minotgunclub.com/donations
๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ:
Itโs with great sadness that we announce the death of Marcus โMarkโ Everett Huff, 75, formerly of Minot, North Dakota. He died unexpectedly but peacefully on April 24, 2026, at his home in Roseville, California.
Mark was born October 22, 1950, in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Guy and Bernice (Anderson) Huff. He was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School with the Class of 1969. He went on to study at Minot State College.
From a young age, Mark was an avid sportsman, which turned into a life-long career. At the tender age of five, Mark shot his first pheasant. At the age of 13, he shot 97 out of 100 targets to win his second straight Midwest International Trapshooting Tournament. Over the years, Mark enjoyed fishing and hunting trips in numerous states and countries, but his real joy was hunting on the prairie in North Dakota.
Mark was a great athlete. In high school, he earned letters in football, basketball and baseball (all years). He was passionate about hunting and shooting and competed in trap, s***t, and sporting clays. He started shooting with his grandpa at age five and won his first competitive shoot at age ten. Over his lifetime, he shot 81,500 registered targets through the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) and thousands of unregistered targets.
Some of his awards include:
โข North Dakota Junior Singles Champion (4 times, 1964-1967)
โข North Dakota Doubles Champion (4 times)
โข North Dakota High All-Around Champion (3 times)
โข Midwest International Champion (2 times)
โข North Dakota Trapshooting Hall of Fame, 1995
โข Sports Afield โSportsman of the Yearโ (1st time honor was given to a Jr.)
โข All American Trap Team (11 times)
โข World Record Shooting Doubles (251x251)
โข Doubles Marathon Record (495x500)
โข Grand American Handicap Sub-Jr. Champ (97x100)
โข Grand American Menโs Champion of Champion (only Jr. to win the menโs division)
โข Over 19 Grand American Trophies
โข Over 40 State and Canadian Championships
โข Six Trap & Field National High Average Awards
โข Participated in Olympic Shooting Team trials
โข Several Industry Championships
โข National Sporting Clay Association (NSCA) FITASC California State runner-up
โข NSCA Master level (2004) and Certified Instructor (2013 to date)
At age 23, he was the youngest individual hired by Wi******er Arms. This position moved his family to Saginaw, MI. Then, in 1983 he accepted a job at Outdoor Sports Inc. in Sacramento, CA. Over his 42-year career, he also worked for AcuSport Corp., Ellett Brothers Inc, and Maschmedt & Associates. He especially enjoyed selling Wi******er, Re*****on, and Leupold products. His dedication, work ethic and business sense have been an integral part of his success.
After retiring in 2016, he focused on his family while providing consulting and shooting lessons to many around the country. Weekly, he spent time at C**n Creek, now Golden State Shooting Center, as an NSCA certified instructor. He was excited to share his knowledge and watch others become confident in their ability to shoot. He referenced the gun club as his โaromatherapyโ sessions. To this day, Mark is known as a legend in the industry.
He met his future wife, Clarice Bjone, at age 15 in Jr. High. They were married on April 19, 1969, at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. During their 57 years of marriage (60 yrs together), they enjoyed family, traveling, and quiet evenings by the pond watching their Koi fish.
Mark had a deep love for his family and friends, always there to listen and give a hug. He loved to hunt & shoot, and it was the memories made each time that he treasured. He also loved his 1949 Ford truck but most importantly spending time with his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will forever be โPapa.โ
Markโs family and friends will remember him for his gentle spirit, quick wit and ability to divert any repercussions from his jokes. He was a one-of-a-kind guy who made people laugh and was so convincing even while possibly stretching the truth!
He was reliable, protective, deeply caring, and just a little bit stubborn. Though he will be deeply missed, he leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories that will live on in all who knew him.
Markโs loving family includes: his wife Clarice (Bjone) Huff of Roseville, CA, daughters Robyn (Andrew) Huff-Eibl of Tucson, AZ, and Jessica Huff of Roseville, CA; grandchildren: Marcus (fiancรฉ Summer), Micaela (fiancรฉ Luke), and Laney; great grandchildren: Paisley, Kendrick, Hyrum, Mae, and another great granddaughter this July; brother Larry (Kathy) and sister Cindy; sisters and brothers-in-law: Judy (Vernon) Liebelt and Sandy (Dennis) Janke along with his Uncle Bob (Gail) Huff and Aunt Barbara Lee and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Bernice (Anderson) Huff, sister-in-law Linda Bjone, and numerous aunts & uncles.
Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and remember Markโs life on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Minot Gun Club, 1331 62nd Ave, Minot, ND 58703. Food and beverages will be provided. Information for a livestream or recording forthcoming.
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.
In Lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions in Markโs memory to the Minot Gun Club. The family is working with the club to establish a memorial in his honor.
