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WEST, Mark A. Age 34 of Liberty Township, OH, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Way too soon for those who had the privilege to know him. Mark was born August 10, 1976 in Cincinnati, OH and married Amanda "Mandy" Williams in Fairfield Township, OH on February 1, 2008. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School and worked as a licensed Barber at Biando's Barber Shop in Fairfield. In his life, Mark was respected by everyone he came in contact with. His gentle nature and love for his family was apparent to every friend he acquired along the way. Mark would always be quick to defend his Bengals and Reds, and enjoyed every moment in "The Barber Shop" with customers and working with his friend, Angelo. We have not only lost a good barber and friend, but a better husband, father, son and brother than anyone could ever know! We will miss you...He leaves behind the most important people in his life, which made him smile, his "Smile". The love of his life - wife, Amanda "Mandy" (nee Williams) West; sons, Austin, Adam and Evan West; beloved mom, Carol (nee White) West; devoted brother, Mike (Michelle) West; father and mother-in-law, Kerry (Sue) Williams; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessica and Joshua Williams, and Joshua (Melissa) Cawein and their children, Amberly and Ty; and nieces and nephews, Ryan, Ashley and Eric West. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at TCA (Tri-County Assembly), 7350 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Monday, August 16 at the Church (TCA). The Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, Fairfield is serving the family. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be made to Mark's sons' college fund by making a donation to: the West Memorial Fund, c/o any US Bank, 563 Patterson Blvd., Fairfield, OH 45014. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark West
January 7, 2011
God bless you and your family!
Linda Wright
January 6, 2011
Dear Mandy and Family,
I just read your story. May I say you have a beautiful family. My prayers go out to you and your children. The loss you feel is tremendous, and I know your heart is broken. Please know many of us are thinking of you, and praying your life and heart will be restored. God loves you and your children very much, as well as people you have never met. Blessings and Love
Kristi Henry
January 6, 2011
Mandy, you don't know me, but am so very sorry for your loss. I went through a very similar situation 7 years ago. My husband collapsed in our neighbors yard with and aneurysm. He was 39. My kids were 8 and 5. This is so tragic for you I know! And although you don't feel it now, you can get through this with support from friends and family and most of all God. I wish I could talk to you to encourage you. I still have a hole in my heart but I found joy in life again and I pray that you do also. You have my deepest sympathy.
September 9, 2010
Matt Meyer
September 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family and friends. I too was a customer of Mark's. The void left at the barber shop will be nearly impossible fill. But that void has to be incomparable to the sadness and loss his family must be feeling. God Bless you Mr. West, save me a seat in your chair up there.
Dick Rings
August 31, 2010
I will remember Mark with his everpresent smile and his friendly "barber talk" that made everyone feel just a little more relaxed.
My prayers are with Mark's family and friends.
Tom Berger
August 25, 2010
I was very sad to hear about this tragedy today. Mark was a great person, always friendly, and I enjoyed talking to him when I came in for my hair cut. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Ken Carrier
August 23, 2010
What a terrible loss, I grew up in the same neighborhood as Mark and he has cut my hair for as long as I can remember. I always enjoyed coming in and seeing Mark. It was like we could pick up a conversation right where we left off and we always asked one another about our families. You will be truly missed. My condolences to Mark and his family.
Todd Little
August 20, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of Mark's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. His excitement about his family was contagious for anyone who came in contact with him. He will be sadly missed.
Aaron Carito
August 18, 2010
My deepest sympathies. You will be greatly missed Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick Cearley
August 18, 2010
Angelo, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Mark. What a pair you two were. I hope and pray you take comfort in the many memories you have created together. Daulton and I will truly miss seeing him at the shop.
Rick Cearley
August 18, 2010
On behalf of myself my wife Debbie and my grandson Daulton I would like to offer sincerest sympathies to the entire West family. Mandy my heart breaks for what you and your children are going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Michele, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.(I'm Corinna's grandfather) Daulton and I consider Mark our friend as I'm sure anyone does whose life he's touched. I'll be forever grateful we crossed paths in this life in which his was entirely too short.
Craig Kappeler
August 18, 2010
After attending the funeral service on Tuesday and listening to Mark's friends speak, it became tearfully obvious that Mark was one very special guy...
Chris Schuster
August 18, 2010
Mark's loved ones should take comfort in knowing that he made a positive difference in so many people's lives, on a daily basis. Mark had the perfect personality to interact with so many people every day. He and Angelo make their customers feel like friends every time they walk in the door at the shop. Mark will be missed. God bless his friends and family.
Mike Noyes
August 17, 2010
It is so hard to see such a great person pass on. Mark was a true inspiration, his caring, kindness and positive outlook on life made such an impact on so many. I am thankful the Lord brought him into my life. My families thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help ease your pain during this difficult time.
Luke Jonson
August 17, 2010
You will be missed Mark. My sympathies go out to the West family.
Cindy Browning
August 17, 2010
Mike and Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. He was way too young.
Hugs and Love,
Rick Maher
August 17, 2010
I can't put into words how sorry I am for all of you. Big hugs from all of us. He was just a very special person, as everyone here knows. RIP my freind. If we can help in any way, don't hesitate.
Rick, Debbie, Craig & Ryan Maher.
Bethaney Weber Ferguson
August 17, 2010
Mark was a friend to all who knew him and his kind soul made the world a better place. My sincere empathy and heartfelt prayers to his family and friends.
Sue Clark
August 17, 2010
Carol & Mandy,
My heart breaks to think of the grief that you are feeling right now. I am so sorry for this great loss. May God be with you to comfort you throughout this time. I wish that I had gotten to know Mark, since all I hear about him he was a wonderful, warm & compassionate man. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Carolyn Krause
August 17, 2010
Carol: You and your family, and Mark's wife and young sons, are in my thoughts and prayers. We will hold you close during this difficult time.
Mark Plunkett
August 17, 2010
I was so saddened to learn of Mark's passing. I knew Mark through my years of stopping by Biondo's barber shop for those great haircuts. I will truly miss his great smile and all of our conversations about sports. Mark was such an uplifting person to be around. May God comfort his family at this very difficult time. You are all in my prayers.
Brian Begley
August 17, 2010
I'll always remember Mark and our conversations about sports and family in the barber chair. My prayers go out for his family. You will be missed.
Sara
August 17, 2010
You family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mark was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Pat Barnes Wolfe
August 17, 2010
There are no words to express how saddened we all are to hear about Mark. His humor and his smile will never be forgotten. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Stan Fryman
August 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. May our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, comfort you and yours during this time.
Jennifer Brassfield Thagard
August 16, 2010
My heart goes out to you and your family. There are very few words of comfort at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his legacy live forever through his sons. He will be greatly missed. (The Brassfield's - Karen, Jamy and Jennifer)
Lacey Giffin
August 16, 2010
I speak for those who knew Mark from FHS this is a heartbreaking loss. We can only begin to imagine what the West family and the Biondo family is going through. May the memories of Mark help you during this difficult time. Mark is truly an Angel in heaven!
Kriste Grubbs
August 16, 2010
Carol, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jayson and Jen Scott
August 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you. Sorry to hear about the loss
Tobie Hibbard
August 16, 2010
Mandy and Carol,
You and the boys and the rest of Mark's friends and familiy are in my thoughts and prayers. Mark was a wonderful person and I will miss him so much.
Jennifer DuLoft Miniard
August 16, 2010
May your children always know what kind of father and man you were. You are greatly missed.
Aimee Bomar
August 16, 2010
Carol,
There are no words to express the depth of your loss and I can only offer words of sympathy at this time. My thoughts are with you and with Mark's wife and children. May God be with you all in this time of loss and bereavement.
Andrea Gannon
August 16, 2010
Carol,
I am heart broken for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Eddie Canupp
August 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the West family and friends.
Katie Selk
August 16, 2010
Carol,
I am very sorry for your loss and I want you to know that you're family is in my prayers. I am here for you if you need anything just let me know.
Donna Moses
August 16, 2010
Carol, I cannot imagine how you and your family are grieving over the loss of your son, Mark. Just know how much I love you. My prayers are many. May God surround you with His love and comfort and meet all your needs.
Your Cousin (Donna)
Bobby Shelley
August 16, 2010
Carol, we are sorry to hear of your loss of Mark. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very hard time.
Bobby, Donna, and Nathan Shelley
August 16, 2010
Carol my heart goes out to you and your family, and my prayers are with you.
Buffy Gibbs
Kris Kincaid
August 16, 2010
Carol
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Marks family and loved ones. I am very sorry for the tragedy that everyone who has had to endure. I want you all to know that you're all in my prayers.
~Katie Selk
Lisa Rogers
August 16, 2010
Carol my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything at all we can do please do not hesitate to ask. My heart is breaking for you all.
Mike Espejo
August 15, 2010
My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family, Mark's friends and everyone lucky enough to meet Mark.
I am absolutely heartbroken at this news. It is rare in life when you get to meet someone like Mark. He was one of the kindest, most decent souls I have ever come across in my life.
He was like a brother to John and I and I will never forget him.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Ben Otto
August 15, 2010
I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to Mark's loved ones. Mark, this world will not be the same without your abundance of positive energy and the big smile that always came with it. I am thankful and proud to have known you. You will be so deeply missed.
Bobby Kain
August 15, 2010
Man i remeber playing basketball with mark.. a truly nice guy.. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family..
Candice Blevins
August 15, 2010
Mark was a wonderful guy. I am happy to have had the privilege of knowing him. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. I know his smile is truly one of a kind, and it will forever be a wonderful memory to me.
Brenda Craft Barrett
August 15, 2010
Such a sad, sad day in Fairfield. My son, brother, and nephews all knew and loved Mark. They were his friends, classmates, teammates, and clients...Mark's friends are all in disbelief and are grieving for a wonderful young man and his family. I never heard a bad word said about Mark. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless you all.
Beth Watson
August 15, 2010
Carol and I have known each other for many years (I consider Carol my second "mom) so I know Mark through her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. It's so hard to understand why things like this happen but know that God holds you close to him during this time.
Eric Cunningham
August 15, 2010
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family. As each day passes let it be a new day of healing.
Deanna Jallow
August 15, 2010
Words cannot express what you're going through, but through it all may God's hands comfort your family through this time. I remember Mark all the way back from elementary school. He had a quiet and almost shy demeanor--but full of sweetness. May God surround you with his peace and grace in this time.
Deanna (Combs) Jallow
Jennifer Kobylack-Rogers
August 15, 2010
Mark was a wonderful man, and he will be missed greatly. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Sabrina Dale
August 15, 2010
Mark's smile will forever live in our hearts as it did all through high school! We are praying for the West family continually. I know he left us on Earth, but his smile will continue to shine in Heaven.
Nichole West
August 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to all of Mark's family and friends, this was such a tragedy you will be greatly missed...
Steve Cook
August 15, 2010
The world lost a great person. You will be missed Westy- Cookie
Lee Trammell
August 15, 2010
Mark was my barber for many years at Tony and Angelos barbershop. I always enjoyed his enthusiasim on sports and his upbeat and positive personality, along with that wonderful smile he posessed. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Mark's family,as he now walks with our Lord.
steve schmitz
August 15, 2010
Ive lost a good friend and a great guy!God bless you and your family you will be missed!
Bob Cepluch
August 15, 2010
My most sincere condolences to Mark's family and close friends. I was a client of Mark's at Biando's Barber Shop, and once a month I had the privilege of enjoying Mark's company. My heart aches for the loss that Mark's family and friends have endured and the loss that I feel as well. I'm sure the gates of heaven are wide open for Mark to pass through. Farewell Mark, rest in peace.
Debby Fox
August 15, 2010
Carol, My heart goes to you and all my prayers to give you the strength to make it through!
Debby Fox
August 15, 2010
I loved you as a young baseball player and I loved the man you became. I will miss you, Westy!
Amanda Manley
August 15, 2010
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Amanda
DIXIE CHICKS BARBER SHOP
August 15, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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