Mark R. Templeton
October 7, 1958 – July 17, 2016
Mark R. Templeton, 57, passed away on July 17, 2016 in a tragic accident while kayaking on the Rogue River in Oregon. Mark was born in Austin, Texas and moved in 1964 to the San Francisco Bay Area. He met his wife, Betsy, during his freshman year at the University of California Santa Barbara and married in 1986.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I used to work with Mark at Artisan Components, a semiconductor IP company he cofounded. Everyone there felt like family. I always think of Mark as the December holidays start to approach. Artisan would have these big company parties in December with all the employees and their families, and before dinner was served, Mark would stand up to say a few words. Whenever Mark would speak, his manner of speech was always so engaging and relatable, the room would go silent, but especially at these holiday celebrations. I don't remember his exact words, but I remember how they made people feel. In one event, he spoke about how difficult the early struggles of the company had been, and how lucky we all were that the company had had a string of fortunate successes that had such a prosperous impact on all of us. Then he would close with a reminder that not everyone has been blessed the way we have, who are still struggling to make ends meet and urged us to think of others and help spread our good fortune during the cold holiday season. He was such a great guy.
Scott Bordelon
Coworker
November 19, 2023
I had known Mark while taking astronomy classes at SJSU. He was very humble, quiet, punctual, and smart. I always wondered what he was doing in an astronomy class at that age. After talking to him, I realized he was this semiconductor company's CEO. I was shocked and amazed by his simplicity and he told me he always had a love for astronomy. We worked together on an astronomy project that he started and I took over. He helped me with his coding and his acute knowledge. When I started looking for jobs, he was happy and readily gave me recommendation letters. I was shocked to read the news that he is no more. I wish all the strength to his family. We have lost a humble and knowledgeable person. You will be missed!
Vakini
August 22, 2016
One of the most supportive, encouraging executives I ever had the pleasure to work with. His memory is a blessing.
My deepest condolences go out to Betsy, Lisa, Andrew. Andrew was on our baseball team in 2002 and Mark was a great, supportive parent.
Edmond Macaluso, Los Altos, CA
August 13, 2016
When someone was as nice as Mark seemed to be, I don't think there's really anything else that needs to be said.
My heart goes out to Betsy, to Mark's Mom and to his children, and to anyone else who loved him.
Sincerely,
Kate Bernier
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I'm leaving you with a poem I wrote for my departed sister Jeanne:
A Girl and Her Horse . . .
Somewhere in Time'
Now and again a vision stirs me
Thundering hooves that bear the heavy weight of time.
Over the herd, one light shines Brightest
beaming a love whose vision echoes mine.
She rode away, one lonely lifetime,
called to a place that only love could hope to find.
Turn from the herd,
run to your Master,
run from the joy and pain that you leave behind.
Don't run from me.
I'll ride beside.
Help me let go the reins and heal
my pain inside.
Go as you will.
My memory holds you
deep in my heart.
I'll follow you, though here I stay.
Let earth's sweet treasures bind our hearts
while you are away.
Hear me my Love.
Will you be waiting
somewhere in time.'
© Kathleen Bernier
September, 1995
Sung to Somewhere in Time by John Barry
© 1980 by Duchess Music Corporation, New York, N.Y. 10022
Kate Bernier
August 6, 2016
Mark was one of the most genuine and nicest people that I've worked with in my career. I worked with him at Silicon Compilers in the late 80's, and we stayed in touch over the years.
My deepest condolences go out to Betsy, Lisa, Andrew, and the rest of his family, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Mueller
August 4, 2016
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