Mark T.-Welch-Obituary

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Mark T. Welch

Bakersfield, California

Aug 11, 1956 – Oct 31, 2024

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BORN
August 11, 1956
DIED
October 31, 2024
LOCATION
Bakersfield, California

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Mark Thomas "Pops" Welch, 68, was born in San Luis Obispo to Richard and Tamme Welch, the first son (and second child) of six. He is proceeded in death by his parents as well as his first grandson, Lance Gabriel Welch. He is survived by his beloved wife Michelle, their four children and...

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Mark was my first boyfriend ever! It lasted all of about three weeks, but that´s epic for 7th grade. What a special, sweet, kind, and nice guy. My sincere condolences to his family.

My sincere respect and condolences. I always looked forward to visiting Mark T. at his second home at Bakersfield Harley Davidson! Ride in light, my old friend. There will never be another Mark T.

We first met Mark and Michelle at BCLC in the mid 1980’s. Mark was a worship leader in our Sunday School class and one of the most gifted musicians we had ever seen play a guitar. Even though our lives took different paths, it was great fun running into Michelle a few years back and Michelle encouraging us to go over to Harley Davidson and surprise Mark and see his “metamorphosis” from our early days.

Michelle, we are so sorry for you and your family's loss. Mark was a...

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I did not know Mark outside of the Harley shop but always enjoyed visiting with him when I was there. Please accept my condolences and prayers. Sincerely, Dino Cortez

Sorry for your loss New Mark since junior high. Great salesman, new politics, and more. Told Mark he needs to get into talk radio Show,We just laughed. Really good music, talent, I was just thinking about Mark driving by Harley Davidson the other day. I would stop in there once in a while to talk to Mark. Sad to hear he´s gone. God bless you Mark and your family. Tim Delcid

I have been blessed to know the Welch's since 1975, in Bakersfield, Ca. Condolences to Michelle and family, Siblings: Janet, Carol, Richard, Leon, and Wendy, along with their families, and to the folks who stand beside to have consider Mark - Good People! Photograph is Mark 1976 - BBQing