Marc Bryan Entz

October 12, 1960 – October 6, 2022

Marc Bryan Entz passed away at his home on Oct. 6, 2022.

Marc was born on Oct. 12, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington. Marc was raised in Moses Lake by his parents, Ned and Jeanette, where he attended Moses Lake schools K-12. He attended Central Washington University and received a BA in Business.

At a young age, Marc was inquisitive and full of adventure. Marc was a handsome and intelligent young man who excelled in everything from academics to sports. He was a socially active youth who enjoyed a broad association of friends across many different "walks of life." He was always engaging and shared his love of life with his friends and siblings.

Marc was preceded in death by his father Ned W. Entz; grandparents Howard and Christine Trullinger and Herbert and Lillian Entz; uncles Thomas Murphy, Lowell and Warren Trullinger and Robert and David Entz and cousins LeAnna, Lindsay and Jessica. Marc is survived by his mother Jeanette; brother Ray (Jeanne); sister Tracy Risdon; three nephews Derek (Anna), and Justin Entz and Cooper Risdon; one niece Lindsey Risdon; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Marc lost a long and arduous 43-year battle with mental illness and the arsenal of medications that took a lasting toll on his body. As we all do, his family and friends struggled with his illness along with him in silence. Whether trying to understand it, to cope with it, or simply to be aware of it, it shaped our relationship with him. This personal struggle is more evident now than ever before. His death is a light teaching us that it was never important to understand or cope, but to enjoy the moments we had and let those moments create the space to just be present and available.

If you were a friend or family, you know the reality of life with mental illness. As you read this, we ask that you not turn away from this group of people but see them and engage them as part of our community. Embrace them and do not just look away, ignoring them and their circumstance. We cannot address mental illness if our first reaction is to turn away and avoid confronting them or the issues they endure. Be kind and love one another.

Please express your thoughts and memories at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories of Moses Lake, Washington.