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GILKEY, Mark Winfield 1954-2006 Mark died at his home in Oxford, Ohio on December 14, 2006 of natural causes. He is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio with degrees in Chemistry and Paper Engineering. He maintained the highest academic achievements throughout his education with continual recognition from the University. His career was centered in the Paper and Pulp industry. He became an expert for the processes of the deinking of white paper (bulk recycling). He has patents, co-authored a technical book, served on many industry panels in the USA and Europe and spent considerable time in China and Japan furthering the paper and pulp technology. He is remembered for his keen sense of humor, his drive for excellence and his ability to forget nothing. He is survived by his parents, Jeanne and Scott Gilkey of Folsom, California, two sisters-Ann Shirra of Atlanta, Georgia and Carol Gilkey of Columbus, Ohio and three nieces-Kathy and Anna Lin of Columbus, Ohio and Jane Ellen Shirra of Atlanta, Georgia. Donations in his memory may be made to the Audubon Society. The Smith & Ogle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Michael E. Fussell
December 14, 2024
Doesn't seem like it's been that long. Hope the family's sadness and sorrow has been replaced with many fond memories.
Mike Fussell
Scott Gilkey
January 12, 2007
We want to thank each of you who have signed this guest book and have sent notes and emails. Mark was an important part of our lives and his sudden death has left a very large gap. Your comments have provided a great deal of solice and are making the adjustment for us much easier. The rereading of them make us cry and also greatly appreciate his friends and family.
Scott and Jeanne Gilkey
Susan and Robert Davies
January 9, 2007
Dear Jeanne and Scott,
Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. It is impossible to know how difficult it must be to lose a child. I only remember Mark as a child but I remember how handsome he was and his wonderful smile. Mark must have been a wonderful man because he left such a wonderful family behind.
Drue Fergison
January 4, 2007
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Mark. Our thoughts are with you. With love, from Ralph and Drue.
Chuck Grantz
January 3, 2007
I worked with Mark for many years at Black Clawson. We car-pooled for a couple of years when I was living in Oxford. We traveled to many paper mills together. I was very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I will miss him very much. I met Mark's parents in California, having dinner with them when on a business trip. Very nice people. I will think of him when watching the Tostito Bowl when Ohio State plays Florida. One of our good times was watching Ohio State beat Miami (FL) in the same bowl game at the Irish Pub in the Holiday Inn in Oxford. I wish you my heart-felt condolences.
Jim and Deanna Enos
December 31, 2006
Jeanne and Scott,
We were so saddened to hear the news of your son, Mark's death. I only heard you speak of him, but from that I'm sure he was a special son to both of you. It is so nice to have you for neighbors here in Folsom. Deanna and Jim
Wayne & Yvonne Snell
December 30, 2006
Dear Scott and Jeanne
Your e-mail to us was a complete shock. We are broken hearted for you all. It must be the most crushing blow possible to lose a child. Live is not intended to work that way. I wish we were close again so we could be of some help and consolation to you. Just know that you and in our minds and hearts and prayers.
Wayne and I were talking about some of our very vivid memories of Mark. First and foremost was what a good looking fellow he was. Next came the day Mark along with Steve and Yannis (Steve;s friend from Greece) were helping Scott with the roof. What a hot and dirty, sweaty bunch of handsome young guys! A good bunch also I must add.
The next vivid memory was of a night when Mark came home from college and couldn't get into his house. He came and spent time with us until you arrived home. Erin was just beginning to walk and she proceeded to command Mark's attention by giving him a book. In her mind he was meant to read it to her. He noticed that she had turned the book toward him so he turned it around to face her. She gave him a look and turned it back around to face him. I told him that was his signal to read the book to her. He was amazed that at her tender age she knew which way the book was turned He very graciously read to her. I am sure he was relieved when you rescued him.
He not only was a good kid but a son you had to be extremely proud of. He was definitely a product of two very super people.
We join you both in mourning Mark. He leaves a large hole in a lot of hearts.
God bless you both.
Wayne and Yvonne
dean ransome
December 30, 2006
Jeanne and Scott, please know our sympathies and prayers are with you and the entire family...May you find peace as swiftly as possible in this trying time...
Dean and Linda Ransome and family
John & Karen Ransome
December 29, 2006
Jeanne & Scott. Just opened our e-mail and found your message about Mark. What a Shock! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. I forwarded a copy of your e-mail to Allen, Clark, and Dean. Love you both and also thinking of you in this mournful time. John & Karen
John Canon
December 29, 2006
Dear Family and Friends,
I was recently informed of Mark's passing by a work associate.
I enjoyed traveling and working with Mark for many years at Black Clawson. He was our deinking expert. I am a salesman for the Western region. I remember we once had dinner at his grandmother's home in Los Gatos. It was a great evening.
I am very sorry for your loss. He will be geatly missed.
Liz Terplan
December 29, 2006
Dear Scott and Jeanne,
I am so sorry about Mark. What could be worse than losing a son or daughter. We send our deepest sympathy.
One of my Solinsky family memories is seeing Mark in his crib, the first member of the generation after ours. I remember what a handsome child he was.
Again, Martin and I so sorry for both of you and your entire family.
Love from Liz and Martin
Scott Gilkey
December 28, 2006
Dear Family and Friends,
We too would like to share some of the healing comments we have received:
"It is no exaggeration that we have thought of you every day since we first heard from you. Without a doubt, Mark achieved more in his shortened life, than the majority of men or women achieve in a long lifetime. We can only imagine your grief, but we hope you can dwell on your pride and good memories of Mark. You are both remarkable in your own right (though you would probably deny this), so many of Mark's abilities are attributable to you. You are in our hearts."
Love, Patty and Rod
"It is a great loss to have a young man leave before his time, both to his family and the world. Even though I never met Mark, we send our sympathies to your family and his friends. We never know what life has to offer, and sometimes we can forget to thank God for each day we have. I myself have had a second chance in life, and do sometimes forget life's fragile nature. May peace be with you."
Jim and Deb Solinsky
" My heart goes out to you for your loss of Mark. It is very sad, just when he was looking forward to a new life. The guest book emphasizes the fact that Mark was a great guy with lots of good friends.
My thoughts and prayers and love are with you at this unhappy time.
Thank you for being such great and caring guys".
Love Dean
"Our hearts go out to you. I know all the family is sending their love and support. Our best to you all".
Love, Chris and Lynn
"We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of your dear son Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With hearthfelt sympathy and love,"
Christine and Kip
"I am so sorry to hear about your son, Mark. I know that has to be a terrible shock to all of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now".
Carol Sbarge
Scott and Jeanne Gilkey
Ann Shirra
December 28, 2006
Hi family and friends,
As Mark's sister, I wanted to share some of the support we've gotten from my friends at work - the Georgia Department of Labor:
It is with deepest sorrow that I learned of the recent loss of your brother, Mark Gilkey. It is very difficult to try to find the appropriate words to express my condolences during this period, but I want you and your family to know that my prayers are with you.
Michal Thurmond, Labor Commissioner
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you - Helen
With caring thoughts and best wishes for brighter news in 2007 - Susan
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother. My sister passed away in October and I am still in shock. Let me know if I can help - Janet
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. Peace, Bill
Just remember you are loved here and we are thinking of you - Steve
My heart is with you - Becky and Randy
These comments and all the rest really mean a lot to us.
Ann and Jane Shirra
December 27, 2006
Dear Jeanne and Scott,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Mark's death. We met Mark in Toledo when he was a little boy so many years ago. You and all your family are in our thoughts.
Love, Ann & Pete (Albuquerque, NM
John Swanson
December 27, 2006
Dear Scott & Jeanne Wanda & I are totally shocked at the sad news. You know you have our deepest sympathy. This ends a very unhappy year.
Mark's cousin Dave Gilkey and wife Holly Williams
David Gilkey
December 25, 2006
Dear Uncle Scott and Aunt Jeanne,
I'm sorry for your loss and the passing of Mark. We love you very much.
Dave & Holly
Joyce and George DeMott
December 24, 2006
Dear Jeanne and Scott,
Even though we didn't know Mark we feel a sense of loss for you and your family.
Frank and Judy
December 23, 2006
Scott and Jeanne, We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. All of us here on the Peninsula send our love.
Mike Fussell
December 22, 2006
I am very saddened about Mark's passing. I worked with him at Kufferath for about a year and traveled with him several times. I enjoyed traveling with him and we had many enjoyable and humorous times. I told him I liked traveling with him because I enjoyed riding in his car so much! We lost touch a bit after he left Kufferath, and I am sorry I didn't try to stay in contact with him more. I commented a couple of times to others about how smart and intelligent of our industry he was. You could really tell how knowledgable he was by reading reports he would write and by listening to him. I am confident our industry is stronger because of his efforts. I hope that his family is comforted by the thoughts of those who comment here during this very difficult time. He will be missed.
Ralph Hanson
December 22, 2006
I am very surprized and saddened by the passing of Mark. I knew him at Miami and he was a great guy. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Ralph Hanson
Steve Fleischer
December 22, 2006
I saw Mark for the first time in many years when he stopped by the fraternity house in Oxford to help us. It was great to see him and catch up with his life. He was looking forward to the next chapter after many years in the paper industry. He was a very nice guy, and I am glad to have known him.
Marleen Williams-Bradley
December 22, 2006
TO Mark's familty we are so sorry for this loss. Worked with Marc from the North American Corporate office in NJ while he was at Kufferath Inc. Enjoyed his stories of his world travels. He was truly wonderful perosn. Regards,Marleen-Williams Bradley and staff in NJ.
Kevin Leonard
December 20, 2006
Mark was a good friend and an overall outstanding human being. He was a kind and considerate person & will be missed by many.
God Bless Mark & his Family.
Kevin M. Leonard
Robert Cumming
December 20, 2006
Condolences to the family. Many fond memories and good times with Mark , from Alpha Delta Phi to music concerts and beyond . God Bless Mark Gilkey
Jeff Pandora
December 20, 2006
What a shock and tragedy. My memories of Mark will always be of a young, fun-loving fraternity brother. I'm sure he's smiling down on you from somewhere right now.
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