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Mark Bryan Obituary

BRYAN, MARK ALLEN April 30, 1968 to Jan. 10, 2004 BRYAN CHRIS ANN BUFFINGTON Sept. 2, 1956 to Jan. 10, 2004 Mark and Chris, married three years, died together Saturday morning January 10, 2004, the result of an automobile accident near their home in Calipatria, California. Mark, 35, was born on April 30, 1968 in La Mesa at Grossmont Hospital. He graduated from El Capitan High School. Mark loved horses and was a skilled "Wrangler" with difficult or problem horses as a special talent. He was employed as a cowboy at Foster ' s Feed Lot in the Imperial Valley where he and Chris had recently purchased a ranch complete with their "Dream Roping Arena." Mark is survived by his father and stepmother, Denny and Roa Bryan of Lakeside; his mother, Sharon Bryan of San Diego; his grandmother, Janis Bryan, and lifetime friend and supporter, Bill Carbone, also of Lakeside. Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Kay Bryan. Chris, 47, was born September 2, 1956 in La Mesa at Grossmont Hospital. She was graduated from El Capitan High School. Chris loved all animals with horses being her favorite. She was a past member of the rock ' n ride drill team and an accomplished rider and trainer of show horses. Chris is survived by her parents, Jim and Joyce Wilson of Ramona; a daughter, Amber Ann Buffington, and granddaughter Lilly Ann Buffington, also of Ramona. A Memorial service and celebration of life is to be held Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. in the Dream Catcher Lounge at the Viejas Casino in Alpine. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 15, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Bryan

13 Entries

Cindy Weight-Carter

January 30, 2004

Mark, your father introduced us in the 1980s. Chris my father and your father were friends since the 1930s. We became friends in the 1970s. Quite a history we have had together. Riding, Showing, and growing up together. When I think of your untimely passing I am reminded of the Quote from Sir Frances Bacon, "It is as natural to die as to be born; and to a little infant, perhaps, the one is as painful as the other."

In honor of Mark and Chris I would like to leave all of you who read this guest book, a quote from Robert Oxten who wrote A Man For All Seasons, "No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humaneness."

May you both be encircled by God's arms now as we all know you are in a better place than we are.

Love and Kindness,

Cindy Weight-Carter

Dan and Patti Elkerton

January 26, 2004

Although we never met Mark, we have fond memories of Chris. Our deepest sympathies to those who loved them both.

Barbara Banegas

January 24, 2004

Mark and Chris, althought I did'nt know you very long, I'm so very glad that we met.Chris you were such a kind hearted, out going and loving person. Mark there's no other way to put it,you were a total goof ball. You never failed to make me laugh. Mark and Chris knowing you both made my life better. Now you have rode into heaven together. I love you both and will never forget you!

Roslyn Proffer

January 23, 2004

Chris I am glad you found your happiness. You are sorrowfully missed in the horse world. The trainers shows haven't been the same

without and they never will be.

Mark I will always remember the

horses you rode for me and the

laughs we had.

Miss you both.

Roslyn Proffer

HEIDY PEREZ

January 20, 2004

CHRIS AND MARK WHERE THE KIND OF PEOPLE TO GO OUT OF THER WAY TO SEE THAT YOU WHERE OK IF YOU WHERE LOOKING DOWN.MARK WAS ALWAYS MAKING PEOLE LAUGH AND SOME TIMES EMBARRASSING CHRIS.MOST OF THE TIME CHRIS WOULD JUST LAUGH AND ASK WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH HIM. I REMEMBER MARK COMING INTO THE GOLDEN ACORN CASINO WEARING SHORTS, SANDELS WITH HIS TOES HANNGING OFF THE FRONT AND A FLANNEL AND ASKING WHERES MY WIFE SO WE WOULD CALL CHRIS OVER AND SHE WOULD SAY OH MY GOD WHAT IS HE WEARING THEN MARK WOULD JUST LAUGH AND SAY THIS IS JUST THE WAY I AM EVEN. WE WILL ALL MISS CHRIS AND MARK AND WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP THEM WITH US AS WE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES.

Rod and Jo Schilling

January 18, 2004

With our deepest sympathy

Rod and Jo Schilling

Charlotte Lauve

January 16, 2004

Sarah and I are very saddened by the untimely loss of these two wonderful people Chris Ann was a wonderful person I am sorry I never got to meet Mark. Our prayers and hearts go out to all the family members. God Bless.

Jayme Wilson(Ray)

January 15, 2004

i want to give my deepest sympayhies to everyone. Chris was a great person she helped me through alot of things.i will always remember the times at the horse shows waking up early in the freezing barn office ready to go get some ribbons. chris worked my horse fancy extra with out me asking.even though i havent spoke to her in a while i had such a bond with her she was like my oldest sister. we did alot together. i am glad that i was able to spend that special time with her. amber if you see this write me we need to get together. i wish evryone the best

i met mark a few times when i worked at the gas station and down at he gas lamp area im so glad he and chris met they seemed happy godbless you chris i love you

DOUG BARKER

January 15, 2004

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT I KNEW MARK AND CHRIS BRYANT SINCE THEY BOTH STARTED WORKING AT THE GOLDEN ACORN CASINO MARK WAS ALWAYS AN OUTGOING PERSON AND ALWAYS WENT OUT OF HIS WAY JUST TO SAY HI TO YOU. CHRIS WAS A PERSON THAT LIKED ANIMALS AND TRAINING HORSES. SHE WAS A PERSON THAT WOULD'NT LET ANYTHING KEEP HER FROM LIVING HER DREAM. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH THEM AND WILL MISS THEM VERY MUCH.

DOYLE MARCEAU

January 15, 2004

I DID'T KNOW MARK & CHRIS THAT LONG , BUT I DID NOT HAVE TOO , I KNOW GOOD PEOPLE WHEN I MEET THEM . I'LL MISS THEM BOTH I AM GLAD I HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH BOTH OF THEM . I KNOW MARK & CHRIS ARE WORKING ON THE LORDS RANCH NOW. HEY CHRIS I GOT MY WRANGLERS LONG IN THE LEGS SO WHEN I WEAR MY BOOTS THEY ARE NOT SHORT . DOYLE MARCEAU

PAM GUY

January 15, 2004

WE MAY NEVER KNOW WHY MARK & CHRIS ARE NO LONGER HERE WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY BUT WE WILL ALWAYS KNOW THEY ARE TOGETHER FOREVER IN PEACE. RICK & PAM GUY

LoRee Taylor

January 15, 2004

Loved Chris and Mark. Will miss them terribly.

Tom Claycomb

January 15, 2004

Linda and I are saddened by the unexpected and untimely loss of Mark and Chris. We offer our condolences to Denny and Roa, and to the family members we haven't met. May your good memories of Mark and Chris help you become at peace with life - soon.

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