Peter Taylor Marks

Peter Taylor Marks, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at McKee Medical Center in Loveland on Friday, January 30, 2009. He was 63 years old. "Pete" was born July 25, 1945 in Staten Island, New York, to Cornelius and Helen (Barber) Marks. He grew up in New York and New Jersey. On June 11, 1977, Pete married Carol M. Ronchi in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Talented with his hands from a young age, Pete worked as a diesel mechanic for Yellow Freight and Anchor Motor Freight for a number of years. He later owned and operated Shear Revelations, sharpening and selling high quality hair cutting shears, and also repaired windshields with his business, Hi Tech Windshield Repair. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. His true joy was spending time with his grandchildren, Kirsten, Jordyn, and Aiden, who fondly referred to him as "Pop-Pop". Mr. Marks was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Bryan Marks. He is survived by his former wife, Carol Marks of 31 years; daughters, Christine Probst and her husband, William, of Aurora, Colorado, Dawn Baas and her husband, Robin, of Loveland, Colorado, and their families; his sister, Merry Bauer and her husband, Wallace, of Bricktown, New Jersey; as well as his nieces, nephews and extended family members. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Community Lutheran Church, Longmont. Howe Mortuary, Longmont has been entrusted with cremation arrangements. Please share thoughts, memories and condolences with the family at www.howemortuary.com.