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  Laura Rellinger Bolin April 16, 2008 at 1:38pm

  I never had the privilege of knowing Mark personally. However, as a sis-in-Christ , I am always saddened to know of a wonderful part of the Body falling a sleep! It hurts all of us when this happens. Certainly makes me extra thankful to know God's wonderful truths and promises to us. We all will see and be with Mark again and when we do!!!!What a great day that will be:) My prayers and love to Charlene and their family. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you. God Bless you...Laura
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  Kerr Stewart Pelto April 10, 2008 at 10:59am

  My dear Charlene,
  My husband and I were in the 7th Corps with Mark, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I loved seeing him in the photo above. What a wonderful person he was, so sweet and handsome. My heart goes out to you and to your children. I know he will be remembered daily.
  All our love,
  Monty and Kerr Pelto
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  Gale Budlong April 8, 2008 at 4:02am

  I knew him years ago in Boston in the early '70s, then in the corps. He was a wonderful person. I am saddened to hear this.
  
  RIP Mark.
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  Leann (Kehr) Harwitz April 1, 2008 at 1:24pm

  Was just thinking the same thing about Mark the past couple of days, Dean. You could count on him to be honest, good news or bad, and never had to wonder where he stood. Refreshing is a perfect word. I had not seen him in over 20 years but like other of our Corp brethern who have left us too soon, I am deeply saddened by this loss.
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  Dean Boonstra April 1, 2008 at 7:11am

  Mark was frank and honest, and I never had to guess what he was thinking. He was not afraid to call attention to anything that didn't seem right, and he was quick to say he was wrong if he was. It was refreshing to be with Mark, and I especially liked working with him.
  
  We lost touch with many friends with the implosion of TheWay, and I'm sorry that I lost touch with Mark. I would like to have had at least one more time together on this earth. I miss him already.
  
  My heart goes out to Charlene and the kids. I can't imagine how you fill in for the absence of Mark's presence. God bless you!
  
  It's time for a Corps reunion. I don't want to miss the chance to see, touch, and listen to each of our friends again.

  Exabytes Malaysia - Domain Selling
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  Dick DeNenno March 31, 2008 at 2:29am

  I was working as the Bless Patrol coordinator - my first job in the Corps. It was a little intimidating as younger Corps - especially when elder Corps gave you a hard time. One night a Branch coordinator had forgotten to inform his people that they were on duty that night. We had to wake people up at 2:30 AM and Mark was one of those. While others complained vociferously, Mark just said something to the effect that 'oh well... there's nothing we can do about it and the job needs to be done.' I wish I could have remembered his exact words. But my opinion of Mark at that time rose substantially and I enjoyed the times we spent together that year. I haven't seen Mark in many years and it may be many more, but I look forward to more times in the future when we are gathered together.
  Dick DeNenno
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  Leann (Kehr) Harwitz March 30, 2008 at 10:06pm

  I am so sad. Mark and I were friends for a number of years while in The Way. Along with other great memories, I can remember how much he hated cold weather, headed for warmer climate as soon as he could. Although we had not spoken for many years, I am saddened to know that he is gone. I left condolences for Charlene as well and will keep her and the children in my prayers.
  
  Leann
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  John Richeson March 30, 2008 at 12:28pm

  Mark was a good man and a caring father. We lived in the same area, Tampa Bay, Florida for many years and went through a lot together while leaders in The Way ministry. Furthermore I worked with Mark in the window cleaning business for many years early in my career so we saw each other a lot and talked a lot. I will miss you my old freind.