Terri Spitz-Schmidt Kelly, Brett and Erin – I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. He was always one of the “nice” guys in school. My heart goes out to all of you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Scott, Kathy,David Traver Relation to Deceased: Friends Kelly, Brett and Erin, We are shocked and so very sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark was a great guy, will never be replaced nor forgotten. God Bless you during this difficult time. Love, The Traver’s. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Rita Livingston Relation to Deceased: friend As I remember Mark, I think of his smile, laugh and sense of humor. But most of all, I think of his love for Kelly, Brett and Erin and their love for him.
Melanie Kleeh We at Schaller’s were very saddened to hear about your loss. Kelly, I haven’t seen you in a while, but I have been waiting on your beautiful family since Brett and Erin were babies…..my heart goes out to you and your children. Mr. and Mrs. Semple and Steve, I can’t imagine the loss of a child or a brother…..you are all in my thoughts and prayers~
Mary & Joe Blakely Relation to Deceased: friend We were saddened to hear of Mark’s death,we have known since high school days with our children and in his business a wonderful man. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
MARGIE A THIELE Relation to Deceased: FRIEND KELLY, I AM SO VERY SORRY TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE, MARK. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.I’M SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND AND SEE YOU IN PERSON.
Lisa N Castaneda (Semple) Relation to Deceased: Niece Uncle Mark, I am sorry i couldn’t be there to say goodbye in person. Duty calls, as i am sure you understand. I want you to know that i love you, and will miss you. Christmas wont be the same without you; I know you are probably worried about Aunt Kelly, but she is one of the strongest people i know. She always has been a spunky aunt. =) Brett is already so much like you in his will and determination, and Erin has your compassion and caring attitude. The physical world is loosing a wonderful uncle, husband, father, brother, and friend; You will be missed by all who ever met you. I will miss you Uncle Mark. Enjoy heaven and i know we will meet again some day. Love, Lisa May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Linda Mance Relation to Deceased: old friend of Mark’s sister Chris. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I remember how close you and mark were.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jo and Bill Obecanov Relation to Deceased: clients We were shocked and saddened to read about Mark’s passing. We knew Mark for the 17 years that we’ve lived in this area. He’s worked on our cars, our kids’cars and our grandkids cars.Mark was a decent and generous man..He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Janice Kiley Relation to Deceased: Friend As the husband of a friend, I always remember Mark as being happy with his life – he was doing exactly what he wanted to do and with the love of his life. He seemed to always work hard at home and at the shop and loved his family. I’m so sorry Kelly – my sincere condolances to you, Brett, Erin, and the rest of his and your family. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the services due to being out of town this week. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Jane otoole Kelly and family so sorry to hear about Mark.My blessings and prayers are with your family. Jane The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
gerald giancursio Relation to Deceased: friend To Chick and Dick, My deepest condolences in the loss of your son. Many fond memories of Lyell Avenue. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Amanda Savidge Steve, I knew you and Mark from working at the bank. I am so saddened to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
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Terri Spitz-Schmidt Kelly, Brett and Erin – I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. He was always one of the “nice” guys in school. My heart goes out to all of you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Scott, Kathy,David Traver Relation to Deceased: Friends Kelly, Brett and Erin, We are shocked and so very sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark was a great guy, will never be replaced nor forgotten. God Bless you during this difficult time. Love, The Traver’s. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Rita Livingston Relation to Deceased: friend As I remember Mark, I think of his smile, laugh and sense of humor. But most of all, I think of his love for Kelly, Brett and Erin and their love for him.
Melanie Kleeh We at Schaller’s were very saddened to hear about your loss. Kelly, I haven’t seen you in a while, but I have been waiting on your beautiful family since Brett and Erin were babies…..my heart goes out to you and your children. Mr. and Mrs. Semple and Steve, I can’t imagine the loss of a child or a brother…..you are all in my thoughts and prayers~
Mary & Joe Blakely Relation to Deceased: friend We were saddened to hear of Mark’s death,we have known since high school days with our children and in his business a wonderful man. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
MARGIE A THIELE Relation to Deceased: FRIEND KELLY, I AM SO VERY SORRY TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE, MARK. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.I’M SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND AND SEE YOU IN PERSON.
Lisa N Castaneda (Semple) Relation to Deceased: Niece Uncle Mark, I am sorry i couldn’t be there to say goodbye in person. Duty calls, as i am sure you understand. I want you to know that i love you, and will miss you. Christmas wont be the same without you; I know you are probably worried about Aunt Kelly, but she is one of the strongest people i know. She always has been a spunky aunt. =) Brett is already so much like you in his will and determination, and Erin has your compassion and caring attitude. The physical world is loosing a wonderful uncle, husband, father, brother, and friend; You will be missed by all who ever met you. I will miss you Uncle Mark. Enjoy heaven and i know we will meet again some day. Love, Lisa May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Linda Mance Relation to Deceased: old friend of Mark’s sister Chris. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I remember how close you and mark were.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jo and Bill Obecanov Relation to Deceased: clients We were shocked and saddened to read about Mark’s passing. We knew Mark for the 17 years that we’ve lived in this area. He’s worked on our cars, our kids’cars and our grandkids cars.Mark was a decent and generous man..He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Janice Kiley Relation to Deceased: Friend As the husband of a friend, I always remember Mark as being happy with his life – he was doing exactly what he wanted to do and with the love of his life. He seemed to always work hard at home and at the shop and loved his family. I’m so sorry Kelly – my sincere condolances to you, Brett, Erin, and the rest of his and your family. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the services due to being out of town this week. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Jane otoole Kelly and family so sorry to hear about Mark.My blessings and prayers are with your family. Jane The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
gerald giancursio Relation to Deceased: friend To Chick and Dick, My deepest condolences in the loss of your son. Many fond memories of Lyell Avenue. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Amanda Savidge Steve, I knew you and Mark from working at the bank. I am so saddened to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker