Mark Dean Ost, MD, 81 years, of Pineville, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Freeman West Hospital in Neosho, Missouri. Mark was born and raised in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri and he spent his retirement years in Pineville, Missouri. In his youth he became involved in scouting eventually rising to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a warrior with three palms in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, eventually rising to the level of Sachem. Shortly after graduating from Glennon High School in 1951 he enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves. His formal education began with two years of Junior College and Rockhurst College graduating in 1954. Inspired by some of his best friends who had decided to go into medicine he continued his education at the University Kansas Medical School graduating in 1958. He served his residency at General Hospital (Children's Mercy Hospital) followed by a distinguished 42 year career as a hospital based pathologist at Baptist Medical Center and as a founding partner of Ost, Talbot and Smith Pathology Associates (formerly Smith, Ost and Scales Pathology). He was honored by his colleagues to serve a term as Medical Chief of Staff in 1987. Mark was Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology in 1963 and in his specialty - Dermatopatholgy in 1981. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching medical students during his time at Baptist Medical Center as a highly respected expert in his field. Mark loved to read. During his retirement he became an accomplished wood turner, proudly becoming the Chapter President of the State Line Wood Turners Club. Dr. Ost was known for his ambition, intelligence, integrity and most of all for his love for his family. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Emily Ost; two brothers, Richard Ost and his wife, Mary, William Ost and his wife, Pat; two sons, Christopher and Daniel Ost. Mark is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dr. Carol Luhn of Pineville, Missouri; his friend for 67 years, Phil Accardo; sister, Patricia Regan and husband, Frank; brother, Jack Ost and wife, Gen; six children, David Luhn and wife, Kathy, Christina Luhn, Emily Akers and husband, Jared, Kevin Ost and wife, Connie, Lisa Lasker, Jeff Ost and wife, Ranae; twelve wonderful grandchildren and four great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life ceremony on Sunday, February 16, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Pineville Community Center, 602 Jesse James Road, Pineville, Missouri. The family requests no flowers, donation may be given to a charity of your choice. We would appreciate anyone who would like to share interesting stories and memories of how Mark touched your lives. Another celebration in Kansas City may be announced for those unable to make the trip to Pineville.