March 27,1958 - May 21, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Westhusin, 66, of College Station, Texas, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather on May 21, 2024. Mark was born on March 27, 1958, and was raised on a wheat farm outside of Plainville, Kansas. He was the oldest of five children.
Mark, a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology at Texas A&M University, was a friend, teacher and mentor to many. He was a lifelong learner, always pursuing knowledge and encouraging others to do the same. Mark enjoyed science, teaching, and the excitement of discovery.
He was a man of many talents with a sharp wit and a greater sense of humor. He married his college sweetheart, Lisa Lawler, the love of his life. They both treasured each other's love and support and built a beautiful family.
He found the most joy through raising his three wonderful children: Sarah, Matthew, and Joshua, each inheriting a piece of Mark’s brilliance, wisdom and humor. Mark joined the faculty of the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1992. His world-renowned research contributed to major advancements in cloning and assisted reproductive technology.
He was the author of more than 75 scientific publications that continue to have major impacts on the world. Mark’s accomplishments established Texas A&M as the center of cloning technologies. He and his colleagues were responsible for m.
