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Mark Stevens Obituary
41, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away October 5, 2008. Mark was born in Ohio on June 16th, 1967 and grew up in the Phoenix area. He was a graduate of Brophy High School and Northern Arizona University. Mark was highly creative, intelligent, sensitive, and often impulsive. He particularly enjoyed creating, writing, and hosting an internet radio program called "Poi Radio." Mark played his "Mr. Poi" alter-ego for this show and featured diverse music selections, parodies, and comedic skits. He loved music, dogs, family, and education. He had a biting sense of humor. Mark is survived by his brothers Michael Stevens and Timothy Crall, by his sisters Martha Burks and Mary Ellen Crall, and by his loving mother Ellen Stevens. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Stevens. Mark will be deeply missed. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5PM to 8PM at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 East Bell Rd in Scottsdale. A mass will be held at 11AM on Monday, October 13th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gayle (Doyle) Gutierrez
October 12, 2008
As Gregg's younger sister, I have many happy memories with you in high school: Iron Maiden, Doyle Fourth of July bashes, Brophy Graduation, etc. But alas, I am now a wife and mother and losing track of those simpler times...but hearing of your death reminds to celebrate those memories again and leave you with an Irish proverb:
Always remember to forget the things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
I am glad to have known you and your zany sense of humor. May your family find comfort in the thought that you touched and remain in the hearts of many.
James Crossley
October 11, 2008
My condolences go out to everyone who knew Mark, especially his family.
Mark was the first person I met entering high school, an extremely intelligent salty-tongued character who helped introduce me to sarcasm and loud music. We had a lot of fun together back then and didn't understand for years how much we really had in common beneath the more superficial things we found amusing about each other. In the years after school, he'd drift in and out of contact, but I always knew he'd get back in touch with me, since he was filled with the desire to express his strong, unpolished affection for his friends. He was a kind of conscience for me at times, an oxymoronically cynical idealist who often reminded me of how we once thought things would be when we grew up, and where we'd failed to measure up and what we could still do in the future.
I'm surprised to realize that Mark was my friend for over twenty-five years. My life was richer for having known him all that time, and I'm tremendously sorry he's gone. I'll miss him terribly.
Sylvain Sabourin
October 10, 2008
MrPoi will be missed by all.
We still remember your good sense of humor from your occasional visit on our irc channel.
From the users of Cyber2k.
Au Revoir
VR6
Daark Cloud
October 9, 2008
*sigh* God bless MrPoi!
Doug Doyle
October 8, 2008
Your young life ended too soon, and you will be missed.
D.Gregg Doyle
October 8, 2008
Mark, I cannot believe you are gone. You were such an amazing person--smart, funny, kind-hearted. I am honored to be one of the few who was able to appreciate your gifts over such a long time. You will never be forgotten, my friend...I miss you already. Fuzzy, Whitesnake, Mr.Poi--rock on forever.
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