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Tom and Lisa Cooke
August 22, 2008
Sarah and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Holly Minich
August 21, 2008
All my love, Holly
Shirley Thompson
August 21, 2008
I only knew Mark for close to 5 years but enjoyed his humor, singing in the choir with him at church and his outlook on life. He was a compassionate and strong person! My prayers are with Sarah!
Brenda Hartley
August 21, 2008
Sarah and family,
I remember Mark's kind smile and the occasional joke - which was often over my head!
I remember when Mark and Sarah joined the choir. I think it was not only because they both loved to sing, but because it was a way for Mark to exercise his voice. He had a wonderful singing voice before Parkinson's took it away. Mark was our Baritone anchor for many years. I remember him telling me, not too long ago, with tears in his eyes, when he felt it was time to give up the choir. However, when we'd practice at their house, I could still hear him singing along.
Mark was very excited when I became clerk of session many years ago. He told me he thought I'd do "great things" for the church. I don't know that I measured up to his expectations, but his support was never failing.
The first Bible study I attended was with Mark as the teacher. He taught us the history behind many of the books in the Bible. What an interesting and knowledgeable man he was! And it was very obvious how much he LOVED to teach. His students must have been blessed to have him. Mark was very strong in his political beliefs and how ancient politics played a role in Biblical events. I was in awe of such an intelligent and articulate man. His occasional sermon was equally captivating and delivered with a quiet dignity that was his nature.
I could also tell how much Mark loved Sarah. I remember when we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the church. We had a luncheon in the church basement. One of the activities at that luncheon was a game where we wrote down a major event in our lives and turned it in anonymously. They were read aloud and folks tried to figure out who wrote each. His was that the best thing he ever did was to marry his wife. I know he gave Sarah a tough time through his last years, but don't ever think his love was dying with his body - it was as strong as ever. Even stronger than his love of sweets!
It was difficult for all of us who know Mark and Sarah to watch what that horrible disease was doing to him. I will miss him terribly, but am glad he is finally able to run and sing with the Angels.
"Well done, good and gentle servant".
~Brenda
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