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2015
Caleb Wiley Obituary
October 22, 1969 - April 14, 2015
Beloved son of Iverina Rasmussen and Mark Wiley, father of Izabella Wiley, brother to Travis Wiley, step-brother to Owen Wiley Farrer, many cousins and extended family.May the angels hold you in their tender loving embrace, my son. You were a warrior in this fight with leukemia, you fought it with grace and humility. Your tenderness in the moments we shared will forever be etched in my heart.
All that was forgotten is returned, all that was misunderstood is forgiven, and all that was hidden is revealed. Only love remains.
There will be a Celebration of Life service Sunday May 24th. Please contact the family for location.
In memory please donate to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/gba/NorthBay15/calebscrewzers
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Caleb Wiley
Mark Wiley
April 17, 2025
Ten years, wow. Still see you, every day, in some form, somebody with a dog, on a bike, on a bike with their kid, all over. Truckin on we are, you´re always with me.
Mark Wiley
October 22, 2024
55 years ago, on a hill in San Francisco, your mom brought you into this world. Think of you every day, will always wish we had more time together. My brother Kevin, who you worked for, passed yesterday. Ok, guess we´ll ride on. Much love always.
Mark Wiley
April 17, 2024
Nine years . . . your daughter is flourishing, you are well remembered, and Life, it goes on. Miss ya every day . . . Pop
Tim Chase
April 17, 2024
Another year doesn't ease the lost of our good buddy Caleb. Still sadden by passing and haven't reconciled the lost.
Wish you were here to ride and have some laughs on the trail. Happy trails my friend until we meet again!
Dolores
April 22, 2023
Can´t believe it´s been 8 years now! I look back on our fun bike adventures and hold them close to my heart! I think of you often and especially when I´m on my bike until we meet again... ride on Caleb
Mark Wiley
April 17, 2023
Always remembered, never forgotten. Forever a cutter (Breaking Away)! Miss your Big Self every day.
- Pop
Michael Wiley
April 17, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to you, Mark, and the family as another year of Caleb's passing goes by. The loss never is gone but in time we learn to deal with the pain.
Mark Wiley
October 24, 2022
Just got done watching Breaking Away again - sending good thoughts to my favorite Cutter! Happy Birthday son.
Jobe
April 17, 2022
Was Ridin up on tam , thinking about ya bro
Mark Wiley
April 17, 2022
Seven years since your Last Ride, I hope wherever you are the bike paths are challenging enuff! Always in my heart, always in my thoughts. Miss ya son.
Tim Chase
April 17, 2022
Still often think of Caleb and fun times together. Wish you where here and hope you in a safe place doing wheelies in heaven on your bike.
Angela O'Dell
December 3, 2021
I'm an old friend of Travis Wiley, I've looked on Facebook over the years to say Hello & saw no footprint then Googled Travis Wiley & found his brother Caleb had been called home to the lord my prayers are with your entire family! Please get ahold of me on Facebook messenger Travis I'd love to see how your doing these days!
Frank Perticone
April 16, 2021
Still miss ya dude...
Jessica Smith
April 16, 2021
I think of the good times frequently, things are hard with Iz I wish you where you. Every cyclist I see still has your face, until I get up close to them and they don’t. I wonder where you are and if you can see us, iz, your mom and dad? Nevertheless, I know you you are looking over all of us. Your memory isn’t forgotten so soon
Tim Chase
April 15, 2021
Wow it's been 6 years since Caleb passing. Honestly, the pain of missing him still hurts. I think of Caleb often and dearly miss him. After all this time, I still can't process the losing of Caleb. The memories are not enough and I want him back!
Dolores
April 15, 2021
Thinking of you Caleb and all the fun bike adventures! Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since you passed away! Wishing you peace and love and wheelies!!
Mark Wiley
April 14, 2021
It seems like a lot longer - today marks four years since The Last Ride! Keeping your memory alive with Iz and all, sure miss ya and think of you all the time. Keep the Light On!
~ Mark
Mark Wiley
October 22, 2020
Happy birthday, son. Miss you more than ever, makes me happy to know you're safe. Your legacy, lives on and thrives. Much love from This Place, to you in Your Place. Ride on!
Caleb at the old Finley house
Jobee Farrer
May 1, 2020
Remembering the good old
days at the Finley house Caleb Rockin the half shirt!
Mark Wiley
April 14, 2020
Hard to believe it's been five years since you left for The Big Ride. trusting you're still watching over your wonderful, beautiful daughter, keeping her safe. Still makes my day when I see anyone riding with their kids. Yeah. And, I see you a lot in the Sonoma County backroads, chugging' up that hill, screaming' down the other side. Be well, you're always in man heart and thoughts.
-- Mark W
[email protected]
Mark Wiley
October 22, 2019
It hard to imagine - fifty years ago today, you came into our lives and changed things forever. You lived a life too short, but touched many along the way. I think of you many times a day, especially when I see a dad with his daughter on their bikes. Ride on . . .
- Pop
Deborah Kislingbury-Boivie
April 20, 2019
Just thinking of you today, Caleb, and your skate board jump that you built over in the Valley! Miss you so much.
Tim Chase
April 19, 2019
Still, miss Caleb every day! Hard to believe its been 4 years as it seems like yesterday we were riding bikes around Marin and Sonoma. All the best to his family and please be aware that we all miss his vibrant personality every day.
Mike Wiley
April 19, 2019
Hard to believe that it's been four years now since my brother Mark lost his son, Caleb. I know he'll live on in the hearts of those he knew during his brief stay on earth. My condolences again, Mark.
Mark Wiley
April 18, 2019
Four years since your Last Ride'. I spent the day pulling weeds, thinking you, pulling for you. Life is good, though a big ol' hole to be filled by all of our hearts for you. I miss you every day, I think of you as I pass bikes on the road (give em three feet!), hoping they stay safe. Ride on!
Mark, [email protected]
Michael Bannister
January 14, 2019
So long old friend. We ended up on different paths but cranked those pedals together for a long time. Was just thinking about you after my first trip to Sonoma county in a very long time. Saw Victims Family! I am also very sorry to here about Jay Gill's recent passing, as well as Aaron Barbour and Jess Brown before you. All of you way too soon.
All my best to Mark, Ivarena (sorry if I misspelled that), Travis, and Owen, and sorry forgot your stepmom's name (but thanks for all those incredible Thanksgiving dinners!!). Would love to meet Izzy some day! If anyone ever wants to get in touch my email should be below. Go Fast and Take Chances!
Halloween critical mass, Larkspur Ferry terminal
Dolores M
August 13, 2018
This was Caleb in about 1997 or 98, can't remember, but this was at Caesars cyclery in San Anselmo California! We used to hang out and ride!
Dolores M
August 13, 2018
With the dogs in Fairfax - 1999
August 12, 2018
Coffee Hound-In Dunsmuir with Otto & Nana
Paige Hoose
August 12, 2018
I am so saddened by this. I always thought I would run into Caleb one more time one day and we could resume an amazing friendship. We lost touch after 2005 and I happened to google him one more time last week and saw the shocking news of his passing. My sympathies to all his family and close friends. There will never be another Caleb Wiley. I loved him fiercely in the late 90s when Otto and Bananza were on the scene. I named the litter- all with Bean at the end in honor of Bananza Jelly Bean from Even Cowgirls get the Blues. I kept Milo and he was my constant companion for 12 years until he died of cancer in 2011. He was a part of Caleb that I had with me all that time. I will never forget Calebs talent and crazy antics on a bike. We love you always Caleb. Ride On.
Mark Wiley
June 18, 2018
Three years since we last saw you - I still see you in every person on a bike I see. You LIVE ON! Like me, The Road always beckons. (for you probably OFF-road too!). Not a day goes by without thinking of you. I see you in Izzy more than ever! Much love, pop. Happy Father's Day.
Jason Patnode
August 20, 2017
Caleb and I lost track after I left Santa Rosa. Very sad to hear about his passing. I can remember many days with our gang heading off on our bikes with Caleb always in the lead. One time in particular I remember laying on the ground after crashing only to see Caleb zooming toward me on his bike screaming, "Don't worry, I'll bunnyhop your head". Great friend and a great person.
April 24, 2017
Thinking of you Caleb..When ever I go to a show I always feel like you are in the crowd somewhere. We saw some great music in Cotati. Remember this one...
Together in hearts, always
Mark Wiley
April 23, 2017
Caleb -- it's been TWO YEARS, and I still see you in every biker I pass, wether it's the dad helping his daughter 'get the hang of it' or the seasoned veteran of the road. I see you. I'm happy you're in a better place, and that Izabella is thriving. I so miss you and the times we would have had together, but cherish the times we did.
Love always -- Pop
Joe Speaks
June 22, 2015
Such pure and genuine moments on and off the bike. It has been a pleasure to be on your team. Joe Speaks.
June 21, 2015
Caleb, I just found out. I miss you my friend. Think of you often. Your daughter is in my heart. My memories of you are warm and full of youth and life. Love you my friend. We have lost others and I hope that you are having a ride and a celebratory beer with them. See you again my friend. love, Sherri
Debs Kislingbury-Boivie
June 2, 2015
Blessings, dear old friends. We were young together, our children grew together. There are so many memories. I am numb.
Jessie Smith
May 21, 2015
Oh, Caleb, Caleb, Caleb.... What an impact you have had on my life! I am in quite a bit of grief, and true, u were taken far too soon from this world. There were so many things I wanted to tell you, share with you, you were never too far because our beautiful daughter looks exactly like you, and now I feel I have your face looking into my face every single day. I have regrets, or course, but my biggest regret is our daughter not having and knowing you as she grows up, as immature as it may sound, it's just not fair! She's so athletic just like you, she has so many of your mannerisms, every day she reminds me of you. I have too many memories of us together, and since you've passed I've only remembered the good things, I seem to forget the bad, but I'm happy about that! Izzy (whom YOU named!) will grow up always remembering you and what you stood for and everything I learned from you. When I got the news u passed I pictured u on the other side with all the friends you lost in life, like Allen and Aaron, finally at peace (though far too young)! You will never be forgotten!
Marquita Bartlett
May 15, 2015
Today, I am lighting s candle for you Caleb. Your in my thoughts and you will never be forgotten.
Mike Wiley
May 15, 2015
Caleb was taken much too young, but you honor him with the celebration of his life on May 24th. This condolence page shows how much of an impact he made on the lives of others.
May 14, 2015
So, so sorry for your loss Mark, family and friends. Peace & love to you from Marcia & Nick.
Ride On Caleb
Jobee Farrer
May 14, 2015
I know the surrounding woods like a life long friend, the squawking birds and wind rushing through the trees.
The bright leaves that litter the trail are like a collage of autumn colors, they are beautiful.
I start out on the trail, riding hard.
All I can see is the trail in front of me, all I can hear is the pounding of my heart, all I know is this moment, right now.
I hammer down on the pedals, tree branches whip at my arms and legs.
I concentrate hard, tearing through the woods, excited and anticipating what the trail leads to next.
My wrists are numb, my legs are aching, but I don't care anymore.
The happiness and freedom that the trail brings me overrides the pain of the moment.
I grip the handlebars tight; dig in deep on the longest hill in the world.
My whole body aches, but I will myself forward, dig deeper, power hard, almost to the top.
Here I come! Screaming down the other side, exhilarated, terrified, gaining speed, sure to crash.
Flying over the winding path, I let off the brakes and just float.
I feel light as a feather, it was worth the climb.
Smoothly avoiding rocks and branches, I am flying around the twisting path, gravity is on my side now.
I feel so happy, banging around out on the trails, like I was born to do this, and nothing else.
The smells and sounds of the woods fill my nose and ears, leaves swishing, water rushing, the smell of trees.
I feel like there should be nothing more to the world than this.
Just ride
Carey MacCarthy
May 7, 2015
Caleb was my dear boyfriend so many years ago...I cherish the beautiful moments we shared in my heart. Your baby girl will grow up knowing she had a strong father who will always be there for her. My deep gratitude to Caleb's father and mother for bringing Caleb into the world and loving him while he left it. My love goes out to you and Travis. My sympathies are with all of you....
May 6, 2015
Caleb, you will be remembered in our hearts forever. I will never forget the kindness you showed my little brother when we first came to Cali.He will never forget that wonderful bike you gave him. You are an awesome person and excellent old friend. rest in peace my old friend. see you on the flip side!
Molly B and Maui Joe
May 4, 2015
Caleb was a good friend and inspired me on my bike. I would love to attend his wake if possible please email me [email protected] so sorry for your loss
Ketama Altair
May 4, 2015
Pretty impossible to imagine my young life without Caleb there. Hadn't seen him for ever, but most of my best memories include him and various Shenanagins. My heart goes out to his family.
May 4, 2015
Janyce and Christine, sweet to see your names here. Caleb was a great friend. So many terrific memories. I submitted a picture, but I guess it takes time for them to be posted. It's a great one in our heyday.
beverly holiday
May 4, 2015
Mathew canniff
May 3, 2015
adios Amigo
Nawana Toney
May 3, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Caleb and I shared many teenage memories. He was a good friend.
Marquita Bartlett
May 2, 2015
Oh, Caleb, you crazy freeform biking maniac. It was a long time since we had seen each other but I will never forget you. So sad to hear of your passing. Sending much Love to all of your loved ones. I hope there are big bike lanes for you in heaven. <3
Kevin Lonski
April 30, 2015
love ya Caleb! You'll always be in my heart. Thanks for all your bicycle influencing!!!!
Shark
April 30, 2015
Caleb bred his dogs Otto and Bonanza in Fairfax, CA, to give his friends a sweet litter of pups to choose from and love, in Oct 1999. He had a big, kind heart and loved his dogs. We were blessed with Sweet Pea, the largest female of the litter, whose puppy name was "Pork and Beans" due to her size and appetite. Sadly she passed away in our arms last week on Apr 21, the last of her pack to do so, at 15 1/2. Now she is reunited with Caleb, Cleo, Otto, Nana and all the rest of her puppy pack, romping in heaven. We miss her and are forever thankful to Caleb for bringing us his friendship and giving her joyful life to us. RIP.
April 30, 2015
I echo what Tim Chase and others have said below. I knew Caleb from having been a teammate on Zig-Zag mountain bike racing team in the early 1990s and from working with him in the bicycle industry. He was always positive and was a good friend to me and my family. I enjoyed many hours of riding and racing with Caleb. He was a strong mountain bike rider. He gave us our pup, Sweet Pea, who he named Pork & Beans because of her figure. She was our companion for the last 15 1/2 years. Coincidentally, we lost her a little more than a week ago. I believe Caleb and Sweet Pea will be together with his dogs Nana and Otto. Tailwinds and sweet singletrack, Brother Caleb, Nana, Otto, and Sweet Pea/Pork&Beans. I'll miss you, brother.
Caleb in the center of photo. Zig-Zag mountain bike racing team in Marin County in the early 1990s. I am standing to Caleb's left.
Stephen Bryne
April 30, 2015
April 29, 2015
So sad to hear of his passing. Many memories revisited with fondness.
Barry London
April 29, 2015
I for one am glad u were born! love the smile on your face!........RIP
Dolores Mosqueda
April 29, 2015
I knew Caleb in the late 1990's and I will always Remember Calebs special love so long ago! He was a biking friend and always loved to enjoy life! I am so sad to hear of his passing! Wishing you many ripping trails and beers my friend! Dolores
Tim Chase
April 29, 2015
Wow, I am extermly sadden of this news of Caleb Wiley passing and want to send my sincere blessings to his family. I truly hope Caleb finds his eternal resting place peaceful and that he's shredding single track. He was a legend on the bike and for always having a sense of humor that was so unique, which came from his openness. Having being raised on the Farm as a Steven Gaskin counterculture kid, his childhood was completely different then most everyone. I will always cherish the time Caleb and I spend together and honestly will be forever changed as person because of his influences. The world has lost a wonderful original biker and person that will never be duplicated. Rest in peace my brother; forever I will remember and cherish you!
David Pasfield
April 29, 2015
Sadness in my heart to here of Caleb's passing, always happy guy who loved biking and the world, will truly miss him!
frank perticone
April 29, 2015
Deeply saddened , me and Caleb were friends for years, we worked at wild oats market (were i met him)road mtn bike trails and critical mass together,we were house mates in fairfax and had all the same friends he had bike repair shop "the fairfax bicycle garage" where we all met before epic rides...you will be missed.
frank
Linda Frankal
April 29, 2015
I never had the pleasure of meeting Caleb but I know how much his Mom loves him. May God Bless Caleb and his family and help them find peace and comfort.
Christine Corrie Ando
April 27, 2015
Caleb was a great friend. He was fun and funny. In high school, when I first met him, I looked up to him for being good at all of the things that I wasn't. Without Caleb around, my high school and JC years would not have been nearly as fun. Although I lost touch with him as we pursued different interests, I never stopped thinking of Caleb as a true friend. I wish so much that he could have watched his daughter grow up. What a huge loss for his family; my thoughts are with them.
Janyce Bodeson
April 27, 2015
In his high school years, Caleb was in the same circle of friends as my daughter, Katheryne, and was a frequent visitor to our house. I remember him fondly. To his family, please know how sorry I am for your loss. So young, so sad. Sincerely, Janyce Bodeson
Caleb n Izzy
April 26, 2015
I miss my son. He had all of the energy of a single-track, fixed-gear warrior. His indelible mark is left by his wonderful daughter, Izabella Camille Wiley, and she will help to continue to shine his light. I'll miss the time we could have had together, so save a place for us! You left us too early, but will always be in our hearts. Ride on!
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