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Mark was born on February 27, 1959, in San Jose, CA. He died on January 29, 2023, at his home in Live Oak, CA.
He was the son of John A. Breeding, Jr. (deceased) and Audrey M. Breeding of Live Oak, CA. Mark attended schools in Live Oak, graduating from Live Oak High School in 1977.
As a youth, he worked summers on his family's prune farm. In 1994, he became manager of the farm which he ran until his passing.
Previously Mark was owner and operator of Mark's Paint and Body Shop in Yuba City. In the last few years, he perfected recipes for barbeque sauce and dry rubs which he sold as Farmboy's Barbeque Sauce and Rubs.
Mark had many interests: He was a model train enthusiast and collector; he was interested in old cars, refurbishing and showing them. He was a photographer and sold some of his prints. He was an accomplished wood worker, making tables, house replicas, and more.
He is survived by his mother, Audrey M. Breeding; sister, Diane Breeding-Putman (Kevin); nephews, Daniel J. Putman and Justin E. Putman; and stepdaughter, Jeannie Schreib (Travis) and her family.
A private interment will be held at the Live Oak Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Spot in Live Oak, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 11am to 1pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Breeding
Kaylee
January 30, 2025
2 years later and it still feels strange. Missing you all of the time.
Vickie Speegle
January 28, 2025
Miss you crazy guy !
Vickie Speegle
December 20, 2024
Miss you Mark you were a fun guy
Vickie Speegle
December 12, 2023
Kaylee Schreib
February 18, 2023
Life has a hole now. Thank you for all of our childhood memories. Thank you for being a grandpa and great grandpa when you didn´t have to be. You made such a huge impact on all of us and you will never be forgotten and will always be missed. Playing Boston and The Beach Boys feels different now. I hope you are resting peacefully and we´ll see you on the other side someday.
Jeanne
February 18, 2023
Jeanne
February 18, 2023
Jeanne
February 18, 2023
Jeanne
February 18, 2023
Love you dad....you were the best dad, grandfather and great grandfather to me and my kids. We created so many amazing memories and traditions with you...we will forever cherish them. Cheers, until we see you again
Vickie Speegle
February 16, 2023
ARLENE & KARRY WHEELER
February 13, 2023
DEAR FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARK, HE WAS A REAL HUMAN BEING, ALWAYS SMILED WHEN HE SAW YOU & HE COOK THE BEST TURKEYS FOR THE LIVE OAK WOMAN CLUB AT THANKGIVING AT HIS MOTHERS HOME
Tony and Tammie Widener
February 9, 2023
Mark, you were more than just a friend to Tony and me. You were family to both of us. We will miss you so much! Your sense of humor and your good heart. Tony and I will cherish always every minute of every day we spent with you. Until we see you again! We love you and will miss you always!
Sharon Schmidl-Thompson
February 9, 2023
Dear Audrey, Diane and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Marks passing. He was one of my favorite customers when we had the fruit stand at Lomo. He kept us stocked with his barbecue sauces and rubs. I always enjoyed his visits. He was a very interesting guy. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Rest In Peace, Mark. We´ll see you down the road.
Sincerely, Sharon Schmidl-Thompson
Kelly Vanderpool
February 7, 2023
Rest In Peace Mark
Kelly Martindale Vanderpool
Shelley Beck
February 2, 2023
I will miss you Mark. You were a good friend to me for 10 years. RIP big boy.
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