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carroll kilgore
May 10, 2020
I sure miss mark i still listen to his gardening show on sunday it is so very sad I loved him so much he kept us all going so kept the show going he would liked that a fan carroll kilgore tampa fl
Rich Norris
November 24, 2019
So sorry to hear of Marks passing. Our family as well listened to Mark for several years on Sunday mornings. When we moved here from Connecticut we knew nothing of the soil and how to grow stuff. We enjoyed listening to him and learned a lot. We would go to the plant shows to speak to him and ask him questions on air. Sending our prayers to his family. We will miss listening to him. RIP Mark...
Tim Kiernan
November 10, 2019
We always listen to Mark on our way home from camping at Ft.Desoto. Coming home this AM he was not on the radio and we had a bad feeling something was wrong.Then I googled Mark when we got home and saw the sad news. We will miss Mark's advice and his brightening up our Sunday mornings. RIP Mark.
Sean Welliver
November 3, 2019
Thanks and condolences to you, Mark's family. He was a rich blessing to me -- and many others. During the last nearly ten years, I enjoyed his program most Sunday mornings. Thank you for sharing him. Prayers and Blessings.
Tad Longobardi
November 3, 2019
I have listened to his radio show for many years; he was very informative. We also went to see him a few years ago when he did his radio show outside of his business on 66th street. When he spoke to people he made sure that they knew in layman's terms what he was trying to convey to them. He took all the time it took. He was very courteous always to his callers and listeners. Shocked to hear of his passing; Godspeed.
Bozena Hodyl
October 27, 2019
I loved his Sunday morning radio show, I will miss you Mark, I can't believe you're gone. RIP Mark
Bozena
Kathleen Smith
October 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Mark's family. I hope you find comfort in knowing how many people loved him because of his work for the past decades to beautify the world through gardening. I will always remember his words: "Without plants, we wouldn't be here." My own yard is beautiful because he spurred me into action to create lovely areas from the plain dirt it was before I found his show. Rest in peace, Mark, and thank you so much for all of your help.
Tom Miller
October 26, 2019
Mark was a real asset to gardening in the bay area. With fewer ways to effectively reach the many gardeners we have here, he and his show served an important purpose.
Leslie Herren
October 22, 2019
All of us at the Florida Pest Management Association wish to express our sadness at Mark's passing. Our prayers are with his family and we want them to know he will be remembered well.
Annie
October 21, 2019
To the Govan family, our prayers and blessings go out to you. Mark was a joy to share Sunday morning's with, we learned so much.We loved his laugh, and how he would share stories about his family. Thank you Mark, may you rest in peace.
Angela Velazquez
October 21, 2019
I'd like to send my deepest sympathies to the Govan family. I can't explain how sorry I am for the loss of your father, husband, and son. It was far too soon. I send my best wishes to those at ABC as well.
David Meyers
October 21, 2019
I listen to Mark every Sunday I will miss his knowledge thx again appreciate it very much you're good people
JKH/JW
October 21, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Govan Family for the loss of your loved one, Mark, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
Judy Gay
October 21, 2019
I worked with Mark for Leaf & Petal Designs at the HSN shows. I only knew Mark briefly, but he was always an energetic and enthusiastic person, qualities that were much admired. I am deeply sorry for the loss to your family.
Chelsey Beckner
October 21, 2019
It was a great honor to of worked with Mr. Govan. My deepest sympathies to his family during this horrible time, he will always remain in our hearts.
John N
October 21, 2019
For many years you made my Sunday mornings fun and entertaining. You will be missed. RIP
S S
October 20, 2019
How lucky we were to have you every Sunday morning and the knowledge you shared. You will be so missed and never forgotten. Heaven is going to have the most beautiful plumerias.
Michael Poznanski
October 20, 2019
Govan family,
I've been a fan of Mark's for many years. Over the years, we traded emails and his passion for plumeria convinced me to make the trip from Venice to his nursery in Largo where, last month, I bought 7 plumerias and again exchanged many emails. I am so sorry for your loss. Mark, and you, his family will be in my prayers. You can take comfort in the joy that he brought to so many people by sharing the gift he had with plants and through his friendly helpful attitude. God bless you all.
patricia todes
October 20, 2019
My sympathy to the family of Mark Govan. I've listened to Mark for years and feel like I've lost a member of my family. His warm, enthusiastic personality and great knowledge of gardening was a gift to us. He will be greatly missed.
Rocky Bo0ne
October 20, 2019
I listened to Mark since he was teamed up with Gil Whitman. 30 years of learning from him has made me a better horticulturist and home gardener. I'm gonna miss him...
October 20, 2019
My husband and I have spent the last 20 years listening to Mark's show. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with his family during this time.
Helen Tyler
October 20, 2019
I was shocked to hear the news this morning.
I had listened to the show every week for as long as I can remember. My condolences to the family. What a loss.
Joyce Andrews
October 20, 2019
Our Sundays won't be the same without listening to Mark for as long as he's been on the radio. The only day I
would set my alarm to wake up and not miss him, now being retired. I am heartbroken! We learned so much about gardening from him. He was so kind and happy it was so refreshing to wake up and listen to his giggle than from everyday worries and negativity! We've all lost a wonderful friend! Even though I didn't know him personally, when I asked him a question, even on F/B , as busy a man as he was he always made time to answer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family May God comfort you all. He's with his mom now I remember he lost her not to long ago.
October 20, 2019
Mark has spread his love throughout the community. He will be missed but never forgotten. We send our love to the families. We will miss your Dad and husband. Thank you for his time. Karen
Eileen Daniels
October 20, 2019
I will miss you dearly.So sorry for the family. The plants have lost there best friend this week. You now can take care of the garden in heaven.
Gail M
October 20, 2019
So sad to hear! Even though I live in Texas, I stumbled upon Mark's show several years ago and became a fan because of his humor. RIP Mark
Kathleen Bullano
October 20, 2019
I just heard this morning on Mark's show. I am so heartbroken for his family and all of his listeners, he was and is loved by many. May he Rest In Peace. I think he must have his beloved Plumerias with him in Heaven.
Donna Ferguson
October 20, 2019
I just heard about Marks passing. My Sunday mornings will never be the same. He had a wonderful informative program and I listened every Sunday. My love and prayers go to his family.
a beautiful remembrance of Mark
Alan & Mary Hammond
October 20, 2019
We will miss Mark and his high energy and expertise shown for many years on his radio show. A nice man, our reminder of that every day when we see the Plumeria we won on a call in from his weekly show. Our prayers to the family and his assocoiates.
Pete Boscarino
October 20, 2019
Loved to listen to Mark every Sunday I don't do much with plants but enjoyed his knowledge and passion he had to help others. He was a great man our prayers to the family.
a wonderful remembrance of Mark
Alan & Mary Hammond
October 20, 2019
Will always remember Mark and his great radio show and high energy, each time we look at the gold Plumeria we won on a call in contest, and he helped us plant. We will miss him for sure, and the gardening legacy he left us.
Robert Watson
October 19, 2019
I'm going to miss that laugh on Sunday mornings. Rest in peace, friend.
Tom Marzo
October 19, 2019
I am totally heartbroken. Rest in peace my friend.
Chris Spilker
October 19, 2019
I spent the better part of 20 years listening to Mark every Sunday morning. He kindly and selflessly shared his gardening expertise with all of us. He will be terribly missed. RIP Mark in God's heavenly garden.
Maria Christakos
October 19, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful man.i will cherish plumerias I got from u. Your knowledge of plants and pesticides that u shared with us on Sundays was enjoyed by thousands. U were a success at everything u tackled and bought your WFLA show. Awesome father and husband
You will be sooo missed
Jessica Steedman
October 19, 2019
Another angel has left us to join the Lord. A wonderful person who will truly be missed by so many. My condolences go out to Mrs Kathleen, his kids, Mr. Jack and his many other family members. Me. Govan has taught us so much about plants and pest. You will be missed and NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Kassandra Englmann
October 19, 2019
He had such a beautiful soul and touched the hearts of countless people. His heart was always open to giving unconditional love. There are no words to express how much he meant to me and how much he will be missed.
R S
October 19, 2019
I would listen to him every Sunday morning. I never met him but he came across as a warm and caring person on the radio. Sunday mornings will never be the same. He will be missed greatly.
Loren Miller
October 19, 2019
Mark a.k.a Padre, you are gone too soon! In 60 years you accomplished so much. You married a lovely woman & built a life together; raised five beautiful kids; started, owned & operated a successful business; shared your knowledge of horticulture weekly on radio for two decades; and, touched the hearts of countless people. I am especially grateful to you & your wife for opening up your hearts & home by including my daughter (& many others) on family getaways to to Wauchula & cruising.
You have left an indelible impression on my heart. You are one of Detroits finest! Thank you for having been a real mensch. May G-d always guard your soul, Padre, & grant you eternal peace.
Marianne Barnes
October 19, 2019
Really enjoyed listening to podcast of his radio show. He was so happy! He will be missed.
George Carl
October 19, 2019
A tragic loss. We will all miss you Mark. Rest well.
Mary Horrell
October 19, 2019
I am heartbroken! I spent every Sunday morning with Mark and learned so much about gardening! His kind and happy personality was so refreshing from everyday worries and negativity! The world has lost a wonderful soul! May God comfort you, his family!
Cecile Brewer
October 19, 2019
Mark. You will be missed by so very many of us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us for so many years. May you Rest In Peace until that great day when Jesus comes again to take us all Home forever and ever.
Klidell Radney
October 19, 2019
Thank you, Mark, for your wonderful radio show and for my beautiful plumeria tree. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.
Linda Legore
October 19, 2019
You will be missed! Rest peacefully in God's hands!
Maria Christakos
October 19, 2019
Sending prayers, love and condolences
U will be missed by all who knew u and those that listened to u on radio ❤
Rick Sutton
October 19, 2019
I'd like to say Mark's radio show will really be missed. When listening to Mark you never had to worry about controversial topics it was a show about beauty. He would always answer people's questions and concerns about their gardens.he even went as far as talking to people off the air when his show had run out of time. People usually don't got out of their way like that these days. RIP sir you will be missed.
V R
October 19, 2019
Heartbroken. Sundays will never be the same. Prayers for the family.
Mark Nixon
October 19, 2019
My wife and I will miss Mark very much. He had become our Sunday morning go to after we moved back to Florida. We loved the way he would seemingly address issues we needed to know in order to maintain our lawn and grow our plants. We offer our condolences to the family. Not many people can say they made a difference in this life Mark did for us and thousands of others. Bless you!
Shelia Hutek
October 19, 2019
Mark was such an endearing person and so full of life. I am in shock. I have listened to him on the radio for years and looked forward to his shows. I am heavily saddened by his premature passing and send my condolences to his family who must be in terrible grief.
Dennis Cisterna
October 19, 2019
My deepest sympathy for the family he will be greatly missed.
Allen Fugler
October 19, 2019
Mark always had a smile and encouraging word for everyone. He was a true gentleman and advocate for his profession. His warth and energy will be missed by the ABC family, the FPMA family and by me as well. Prayers of peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Claudia LeFevre-Lowry
October 19, 2019
My sympathy to Marks family, friends and colleagues. As a faithful listener in NW Hillsborough of his gardening show I am so sad and shocked by his passing. He had a special humor and such expertise that he will be sorely missed.
Jo Ann
October 19, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JAMES AHNEMILLER
October 19, 2019
Sorry to know Mark has passed. Enjoyed Florida Gardening for many years.
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