Mark's Celebration of Life
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I'd like to start by telling you a little bit about my dad, Mark. He is a man that prides himself on being a family man, and is truly the most selfless person I know. He sees only the best in people, and never gives up on anything he truly believes in. He has inspired me to go after what I deserve, and was always there to hold my hand through the journey. Now that his journey is over, my brother and I would like to honor him in the best way possible. He deserves to have a peaceful burial, and that is what we want to give him.
You all may know my dad as the jokester who loved fishing and camping but he was so much more than that. He always told us "I'd give you the shirt off of my back if it meant I could help you guys", and he kept that promise until the day he died. He didn't ask questions when I needed help paying rent one month, and he didn't blink twice when my brother needed help going to college. There is a story that my brother told me that I think may show what type of man he was. My brother was going to school at UTI in Southern California, and my brother called my dad expressing his stress. My dad hopped in his truck and trailer the next day and drove all the way down to SoCal to surprise my brother, and take him camping. My dad was using a walker at the time, and had so many health problems that he could hardly even care for himself at home. I was of course against the idea of him taking an 18 hour drive, but the selflessness he showed to be there for my brother when he needed him is truly inspiring.
My dad joined the United States Marine corp. when he was only 17, and spent time overseas in Japan. He was then medically discharged due to a shoulder injury, and 3 years later he proceeded to take over the restaurant world. He became store manager of multiple restaurants over his life time, and impacted an incredible amount of people. His life was fulfilling, and he had goals for himself.
In October of 2013 when he was 53 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma, also known as kidney cancer and it turned our lives around. Shortly after he stopped working due to his health which caused him to lose his life insurance, and he was launched into treatment.
2 years and 8 months later he had 1 kidney removed, had extensive back surgery to insert hardware since his pelvic bone was ravished with cancer, endless rounds of chemotherapy, and 2 rounds of radiation. He was also diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure a short time after, and this made everything that much more difficult. He fought tooth and nail to spend more time with us, and his doctors were shocked that he lived more than 6 months. He is the most dedicated fighter I know, and I am truly inspired and impacted by him.
9 days before his 56th birthday, my father passed away. He entered kidney and respitory failure, and he knew it was his time to say goodbye. For two days we held him, and did our best to make sure he knew how loved he was. Even though he was fighting for his last breaths, he took every chance to look at me and say "you know I love you right, Gabriella?". My dad is seriously the most loving guy I know. He could never leave without telling me and Tony how much he loved us.
My brother and I are doing our best to show how much we loved him through his burial services, but are terrified that we may not be able to do it due to finances. We are now reaching out to you as our friends and family to assist us during this time, and help us make my father feel taken care of. The Veterans Association has blessed us since they will be providing my father with a military service funeral at no charge to us, but unfortunately that's not the only costs. We have him currently in a funeral home until the funural takes place on Wednesday, June 22nd and we must come up with all of the funds by 12pm of June 21st. June 21st is also my dads birthday. They don't have payment plan options, and it's truly left me and my brother at a loss of what we can do. Tony and I are both very young and don't have the means to pay for this ourselves, and truly hope to have some help from you all. We could never repay you for your acts of kindness, but I will spend my whole life honoring my father, and all of you. Thank you for hearing our story, and we truly appreciate any support you can provide.
Hoorah and with love,
The Marderosian Clan.
You all may know my dad as the jokester who loved fishing and camping but he was so much more than that. He always told us "I'd give you the shirt off of my back if it meant I could help you guys", and he kept that promise until the day he died. He didn't ask questions when I needed help paying rent one month, and he didn't blink twice when my brother needed help going to college. There is a story that my brother told me that I think may show what type of man he was. My brother was going to school at UTI in Southern California, and my brother called my dad expressing his stress. My dad hopped in his truck and trailer the next day and drove all the way down to SoCal to surprise my brother, and take him camping. My dad was using a walker at the time, and had so many health problems that he could hardly even care for himself at home. I was of course against the idea of him taking an 18 hour drive, but the selflessness he showed to be there for my brother when he needed him is truly inspiring.
My dad joined the United States Marine corp. when he was only 17, and spent time overseas in Japan. He was then medically discharged due to a shoulder injury, and 3 years later he proceeded to take over the restaurant world. He became store manager of multiple restaurants over his life time, and impacted an incredible amount of people. His life was fulfilling, and he had goals for himself.
In October of 2013 when he was 53 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma, also known as kidney cancer and it turned our lives around. Shortly after he stopped working due to his health which caused him to lose his life insurance, and he was launched into treatment.
2 years and 8 months later he had 1 kidney removed, had extensive back surgery to insert hardware since his pelvic bone was ravished with cancer, endless rounds of chemotherapy, and 2 rounds of radiation. He was also diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure a short time after, and this made everything that much more difficult. He fought tooth and nail to spend more time with us, and his doctors were shocked that he lived more than 6 months. He is the most dedicated fighter I know, and I am truly inspired and impacted by him.
9 days before his 56th birthday, my father passed away. He entered kidney and respitory failure, and he knew it was his time to say goodbye. For two days we held him, and did our best to make sure he knew how loved he was. Even though he was fighting for his last breaths, he took every chance to look at me and say "you know I love you right, Gabriella?". My dad is seriously the most loving guy I know. He could never leave without telling me and Tony how much he loved us.
My brother and I are doing our best to show how much we loved him through his burial services, but are terrified that we may not be able to do it due to finances. We are now reaching out to you as our friends and family to assist us during this time, and help us make my father feel taken care of. The Veterans Association has blessed us since they will be providing my father with a military service funeral at no charge to us, but unfortunately that's not the only costs. We have him currently in a funeral home until the funural takes place on Wednesday, June 22nd and we must come up with all of the funds by 12pm of June 21st. June 21st is also my dads birthday. They don't have payment plan options, and it's truly left me and my brother at a loss of what we can do. Tony and I are both very young and don't have the means to pay for this ourselves, and truly hope to have some help from you all. We could never repay you for your acts of kindness, but I will spend my whole life honoring my father, and all of you. Thank you for hearing our story, and we truly appreciate any support you can provide.
Hoorah and with love,
The Marderosian Clan.
Organizer
Gabby Marderosian
Organizer
Beaverton, OR
