Mark Edward Stidham

On December 17th, our loved one, MARK EDWARD STIDHAM, started his final and most meaningful journey, walking hand in hand with his Lord. Mark had a brilliant mind but after 49 years his athletic body simply co uld no longer fight off the devastation of juvenile diabetes. As Mark traveled this last mile, he was met by his father, Jim Stidham, his grandparents, Ruth and Burt Sampley and Mamie and Charlie Stidham. What a reunion this was. He leaves behind his beloved wife Lori, who shared every pain, every set-back, and every labored breath with devotion beyond what most know of love. There are others who must learn to go on without this young man who filled their lives with such joy. His mother and stepfather, Barb ara and Fred Duell, his two children Nicole and Jesse and his two grandsons, London and Morrison, of CA. Also Mark's three brothers, Guy Stidham of CA; Brian and Peggy Stidham of CA, Darren Stidham of Tucson, and his sister Sheri and Lance of Tucson. We will all remember our years with Mark with a smile and a prayer of thanksgiving for the love and delight he brought into our lives. His family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Desert Dialysis Center for all their love and laughter , and for the care they gave to Mark. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on February 17, 2007 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd. Tucson, Arizona.