II just wanted to say that I miss you everyday, Babe... I'm here in California and it feels so different here without being able to see you.. I run into people everywhere that knew you.. Not one person has a bad thing to say about you.. I just want you to know if your up there and you can see this , please know that you are truly missed.. Also that I Love you so much.. You definitely are A1... R.I.P. my love.. 

                       Stacey... Much..  

He was 17 I was 18 I lived at Mission beach with my Mom he lived in Lakeside with his , it wasn’t easy to get gas money so he would ride his 10 speed with a backpack every Saturday to the beach to see me . 🥰 

As everyone said he was one of a kind and not easy to forget someone like Mark , I’m sure this is why I’m having such a difficult time with this 🥹 . But I’m like everyone else if you had the opportunity to know him you never forget him . He truly loved his Daughter so so much “Dannie” he loved all his grandkids so much as well . He always wished he could or would have done this or that but  isent that the way life is . It’s okay he loved he was loved he really had it all if you think about it he had family friends always a place to lay his head even if it was in his truck or storage didn’t matter because he lived like he wanted by his rules no one else. That didn’t always work out for him but he did it , how many of us can truly say we did it our way ? I’m am so happy Danielle and I got to experience the river and Yuma together and all her graduations together always had flowers for her and never forgot about me with a rose or two when we let Danielle go on her trip to Tennessee when she was 13 on a Greyhound bus to go be with her best beev we cried together just realized that she’s growing up . We were so proud of her and her kept saying we are so lucky cause she’s such a good girl. Just one example of the kind of love we both shared together. The bond they had was a special long-standing tight close knit one for sure. .. He was so happy when his sone and Daughter found each other again. He was a very proud PaPa , Loveing and giving to all his grandkids. So much more to say so much mor , but there’s not enough room . I’m missing him so much. Together and with Jehovahs sprit we will find peace with this loss . I love you Daughter Prayers.. ❤️💛💜🙏🙏. RIP. Return in paradise..

Mark was the kind of person you could never forget.  His heart was even bigger than his mustache!  When Danielle and I were kids, there were many times he gave us his last few bucks for gas, and he always had a way to make us laugh.  Even though it's been many years since I've seen him, I can still hear his voice saying, "Pshht I'm sure!"  His love for "Dannie" was undeniable.  Even when he couldn't be there physically he found ways to remind her how much he cared.  And I know he'll always watch over her, Jacob, and all his grandkids he adored so much.

Sending love to all of Mark's family and friends - I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️

The man of many names. 

Red, Sam, Drifter.... no matter the name,  one thing was always the same.  He had the biggest,  most sensitive heart.  He loved hard and true.  He was full of love and loyalty. That lives on through his special Dani. 

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loving father,  and grandfather.  

You were one of a kind Mark. ✨️ ❤️ 

Well if anyone knows Elwood .. He always drove a truck around stacked to the hilt and above and over the cab. He had many ropes holding the stuff in.. I could never go anywhere with him cuz the cab was full too.  Thumper barely fit in next to him.. 

So one day Elwood came over to visit me . He wanted to walk Thumper.. All of a sudden , I see cops outside by his truck.. I went running out there.. And tried to call Elwood.  Of course his phone was in the truck.. No sooner he comes walking up.. They wanted to tow the truck.. Well they broke the chain 3 times, trying to get it hitched. The ended up having to get a flat bed truck.. Cuz the thing was too darn heavy too tow.. Anyways long story short.. 

Truck was in impound for 30 days. They wanted so much money to get it out.. They last day he decided to go there he had. 500 dollars and said that was all he had.  They just started taking stuff off of it. The guy wasn't happy.  He went in anyways told his boss that Elwood only had 500.. They boss said yes. He can have it.. The guy comes out with a huge smile.  HE DIDNT HAVE TO UNLOAD THE TRUCK.  Elwood was so happy.  He got his truck back.  Anyone who knows Elwood, knows his truck.. That's just the way he rolled.  I LOVE YOU ELWOOD.. I MISS YOU.. MY MOM AND DILLON WILL SHOW YOU THE ROPES.. R.I.P. BABE.. 😎❤

I have a TON of stories that I could share about my Dad.  But one of my favorite memories of my Dad is one of my adult birthdays.  He didn't celebrate birthdays but would always bring me a rose or something special.  This particular year he wanted to make me a cake but didn't have the means.  So he rode his bike to the store and told me to get out of the kitchen so he could "make" my cake.  My house was filled with my children and my closest friends and family.  He called me into the kitchen "Dannie come here!".  I went in to find him holding the cake that he made me out of marshmallows, brownies and twinkies. Candles lit and everything! I will never ever forget that moment.  Even when he had nothing or very little he would always make something happen to make me feel special.  I'm so thankful that I got a picture of this very moment.  I'll cherish it forever.  He always showed up and for me that's what I'll remember about him the most.  

My 33ish birthday