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1959
DIED
2010
Mark Goldston Obituary
Service: 3 p.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Tamelia Goldston. He was a graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in communications. He was an accomplished pianist and saxophonist.
Survivors: His lifelong friend, Keith Bartrum of Fort Worth; father and stepmother, Don and Doris Goldston of Fort Worth; brother, Curtis Goldston of Fort Worth; sisters, Phylis Hadley and husband, James, of Bethany, Okla., Stacy Clark and husband, Greg, of Burleson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Goldston
February 13, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kaisers
Tom, Suzanne and Connor
Sheri (Smith) Bumgardner
February 10, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was a very special person...we were in band together in high school as well as fellow "thespians". He was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met and was so sad that I did not get to reconnect with him after high school. May God bless you and keep you in his arms through the hard days ahead.
Dana Yates
February 5, 2010
It's always so sad when a life is cut short. It seems your brother had a lot going for him in his life, and it's so hard to lose them. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family, Stacy, not only now, but for the upcoming weeks and months when you will find sorrow, knowing you can't pick up the phone and call him!!!!
Pam Hallmark Mauk
February 4, 2010
Mark and I shared many good times during our high school years, and although I lost contact with him during our university years, I have thought of him often. He was a gentle, kind hearted person, and I treasure every memory I have of him, and of our shared times together. My condolences to his family and to his many friends. Pam Hallmark Mauk
Vicki Crouch
February 4, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear of Mark's death. Mark was one of my good friends in Jr and High school---in fact, since we ran around with a lot of the same people and since we had the same dark brown eyes and dark brown hair, and were about the same height, people meeting us for the first time often asked if we were siblings!!! Mark was such an accomplished musician----the sax, the piano, and I do recall hearing him sing a time or two! Mark was also one of those few blessed people that was able to be friends with everyone---didn't matter who they were, where they came from, or where they were going! At every reunion, including the fairly recent band/drill team reunion, everyone always hoped Mark would show up----and we were disappointed when he didn't. He will be missed by all, and all of us who knew him were blessed to have had him in our lives.
Please know that you are all in my prayers at this very difficult time.
Vicki Gomer Crouch
Doris Teague
February 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lynette Webb (Merideth)
February 3, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences with your loss. Mark was a very special friend to me in H/S. He was always so sweet and so caring. We were in band together and I am so glad to hear he continued his musical talent. May God give you strength and comfort to get you through this loss.
Margo Parks
February 3, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss of your loved one. Mark had many, many friends. Mark's good humor, good will and determination to succeed set higher examples for all of his graduation class. We will miss him here on earth, but we can take comfort knowing that he is busily doing the work of our "Lord."
May you all find comfort in time. God Bless You.
Margo Parks
Barbara Mallory Porter
February 3, 2010
I am so sad to hear of Mark's passing. I have lovely memories of Mark of which I will always treasure. His kind smile will be remembered as well as his tender spirit. May God bless and watch over all who will continue to miss and grieve for him.
Donnie Tucker
February 3, 2010
To the Goldston family;
Many years pass and then you hear of a friend who passes away. I was not close to Mark after we graduated. Like many before us we all went our own ways and pursued other interests. We played saxaphone together through Jr. High (was not called Middle School then) and most of High School. As I recall he was always battling it out for first or second chair with Richard. I recognized his abilities and knew getting one of those chairs was going to be impossible. Being the great strategist that we were back in 7th grade decided and switched to Tenor sax. I believe Randy switched to Baritone sax at about the time. We can take comfort in scriptures and John 16:33 comes to mind in times like these. I wanted you know how sorry for your loss and ours, but how great is the kingdom. God Bless
Jim Williford
February 3, 2010
To the Goldston family my deepest sympathy of the passing of Mark. My memories of him as a classmate at Burleson High School was of a joyful and caring person with a great talent and love for music. My prayers and thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. Mark will be missed.
George and Marie Burke
February 2, 2010
Dearest family of Mark Goldston, With precious memories, deep sadness and prayers, we send our love to you. Mark was an outstanding musician, talented and intelligent, sensitive and caring, and a unique person we will never forget. He impacted our lives as a teenager in our youth group, and blessed our lives as a friend. We are blessed to have known him, and we will continue to pray for all of you as you mourn his passing and cherish his memories.
Kym Gunter Nelson
February 2, 2010
Goldston Family,
I am so sad to hear that Mark had passed away. He was always such an exceptional person and have thought of him and all of the great times we had at First Church often. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joy Runion
February 2, 2010
To Mark's loved ones, my deepest sympathy. It was shocking to hear of his passing. He was a dear person and I so enjoyed our times growing up together in church. He was always there to listen, advise and just have fun! May God bring you beautiful memories, peace of heart and the knowledge that he touched so many lives in a good way. Love and prayers. Joy
Hillis Herren
February 2, 2010
February 02,2010
To the Golston Family,
We will all miss Mark.
He was a loyal friend and always ready to share others burdens. Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you in your time of grief. God bless each of you. I always enjoyed Marks fabulous piano playing...truly gifted!
Hillis Herren
Sheri Pope
February 2, 2010
To the Goldston Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. I have many fond memories of being involved in church activities and Mark's beautiful musical gift of playing piano. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sheri Manning Pope
Terry Hogue
February 2, 2010
Goldston family,and keith
Mark was a wonderful friend, as i car
ed for his mom durning her illness at her home. Mark was a wonderful son to her and loved his family. I would see mark at the store at least once a week he was always joyful and we chatted and he was on his way.. glad to have had mark as a friend
Staci Johnson Eisner
February 2, 2010
Dear Don, Doris, Curtis, Phyllis and Stacy and Keith,
I am so sorry to hear that Mark passed away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have the fondest memories of Mark, going all the way back to 4th grade. I can't help but smile when I think of him. He was a wonderful and caring friend whose memory I will always cherish. May God give you all peace and comfort.
Cynthia Moss
February 2, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mark. I have many fond memories of the entire Goldston family from Ft Worth First Church of the Nazarene. My prayers are with you and your families.
Cynthia Meadors Moss
Brenda Bates
February 2, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Mark. He was always so nice and pleasant when he would come in to the office. He will certainly be missed.
My heartfelt sympathy to Don and the family. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Brenda Bates
J. Mark Hughes
February 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family in your time of grief.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times. I recall one of my own, the many, many hours Mark & I spent in the summers of 1975 & 1976 on the tennis courts in Burleson. He would beat me, then I would beat him, back & forth ... God rest your soul my friend.
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