Mark Thomas Bostwick

Birth date: May 14, 1956 Death date: May 15, 2012

Mark Thomas Bostwick Mark Thomas Bostwick was born May 14, 1956 and passed away May 15, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. Mark was born in Englewood, CA and moved to Tacoma, WA as an infant. He grew up in Tacoma and attended Read Obituary

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Anonymous

720w ago

Dear friend I will miss you tell the day I no longer walk this earth. Having you and Lisa in my extended family has been a blessing and all the good times will not be forgotten.##imported-begin##Ilima Neagle##imported-end##

Anonymous

720w ago

My Dear Husband,
Today is Fathers day. Its been over a month now since you left us. I keep waiting for it to get a little easier but so far, not happening. I know what we would be doing today if you were still here. You would probably be planning a BBQ after a short bike ride. The kids would all be here but you would still be doing the barbequing because nobody did it quite like you. There would be cheesecake and presents and you would love every moment of it.
Instead we are all heading up to Banner Forest. One of your favorite rides, to sprinkle some of your ashes. I remember when you told me that you wanted your ashes left in the forest years ago and I said "Oh I will be too old to hike up there then. You Better tell your kids"... Little did I know that you would leave us so soon.
The phrase "You don't know what you got till its gone" certainly applies here. I know that NO ONE will ever love me the way you did. You were a devoted and loving partner and Dad and I took you for granted. You always worked so hard to take care of us and you were always there. I miss your smile, I miss your touch. I miss our Saturday and Sunday mornings, drinking coffee and talking about anything and everything. I even miss you winning at poker every Saturday night. How will I ever finish a crossword puzzle again.haha. My life is forever changed as is all your family and close friends.
We had so many good times didn't we. You were so proud when your babies were born. Family meant everything to you. All our trips to the kite festival, camping with the kids and grandkids, our 30th anniversary when we went to Hawaii. Our trip to California. Such good times...Of course there were bad times too, but we would work through them because we loved each other unconditionally.
I remember in the hospital you said that your grandchildren were going to forget you. I want you to know that We will not let that happen! We talk about you everyday and there are pictures everywhere and we will never let them forget how much you loved them.
Today will be hard but I am granting your wish baby. I will get through it. My life will go on as God sees fit but I know I will see you again someday. I will love you forever and miss you till the day I die.
Your loving wife...Lisa##imported-begin##Lisa Bostwick##imported-end##

Anonymous

723w ago

Mark, It's been a pleasure knowing you all these years. When I first joined the "family" you welcomed me with opened arms. I thank you for that. You knew then what family meant. We've come along ways in the past 40 years with our ups and downs. You came through with flying colors and the lives you touched reflect the wonderful loving and caring person you became. You always had something positive to say and I'll miss your laugh and conversations we had at family gatherings. You and Lisa have a beautiful and loving family. Until we meet again, may the beauty of the heavens engulf you. See you later brother.##imported-begin##Harold Cruz##imported-end##

Anonymous

723w ago

Bostwick Family,

I went to good old Sacred Heart with Mark. I just wanted to pass on my condolences on the passing of Mark. I just got off the phone with another Sacred Heart friend, Chuck Walton and we spent time talking about those days and the things we remembered about Mark.

We both know he will be loved and missed greatly by the surviving family.

Bob Vezzani
Chuck Walton##imported-begin##Bob Vezzani##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

In about 1988 or so, my son Timothy Gibbons went thru rehab with Mark at Humana Hospital. I have always remembered the love that the Bostwicks had for each other and how they supported Mark. My son Timothy respected Mark so much, and so did my daughter Kimberly. I remember once we all got to go out for a lunch together at Sharis I think, the server brought Mark a BLT sandwich and he very politely asked if a BLT didn't normally include tomatoes. As I have watched my son and daughter eventually get 18 plus years clean and sober I have often wondered about Mark and Lisa, Mark's parents, kids, and siblings. I wish all of you the best. He was a wonderful man who came from a family who loved him very much.##imported-begin##Chrislynn Craig##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

Lisa and family,

We're so sorry for your loss. For all of our loss really. Mark's bright smile and heartfelt laughter will be so missed. We're glad that we did get to see you both recently. He remained his cheerful loving and funny self in spite of it all. I have so many great memories of riding with Mark. His enthusiasm for mountain biking and his reverence for the beauty of nature were truly inspiring. I know that I'll remember him fondly whenever I hit a sweet trail like the many we rode together.

Love, Rich, Kirsten, Chloe and Nikolai##imported-begin##Rich, Kirsten, Chloe and Nikolai##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

Mark, I hate to admit it has been far too long my friend. I remember a couple of years ago when we all got together to catch up on our lives. I was so proud of the man you had become. When you talked about your love of your family you just beamed with a tremendous joy of light. I will always have so many great memories of those crazy times we shared as teenagers. My biggest regret is that we drifted apart. Mark you touched so many lives and made many smile and enjoy life just that much more. God has called you home and someday we will play catch up once again. Rest in peace my friend.##imported-begin##cline davis##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

Mark ~ I have no words to say how much you will be missed. I will remember you every time I see a deck of cards, the Ocean waves hitting the beach. I will think of you when I see a kite flying in the sky. You will not be forgotten! I thank you for the many shared birthdays, trips to Long Beach, Saturday night poker nights and more memories than I could possible list. Thanks for being a part of my life, my childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s life and a part of my family.

Lisa my friend ~ I am sorry for the pain I know you are feeling. I am here for you and will do my best to help you through your pain. Mark loved you very much and you built a beautiful life and family together. Take comfort in the wonderful memories that you have.

Kelli, Katie and Kevin ~ I have known you all your lives and suddenly I am at a lost for words. Marks love for you was always evident. I know this is going to be hard. Just know I am here for you should you need anything. Take care of your Mother and remember how very proud your Dad was of his family. I know you will keep him alive in your thoughts everyday. I love you with all my heart.

~ Karen ~##imported-begin##Karen##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

My heart goes out to you all during this time Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mark is going to be missed but it is never good bye its see you later God has this all you just have to trust and believe even though it does not seem like it now He will get you through this

Love you all

God Bless

Becky and family##imported-begin##Becky Sheline (Kjos)##imported-end##

Anonymous

724w ago

Lisa and family, our heart felt sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Uncle Richard & Aunt Gloria##imported-end##

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Anonymous

720w ago

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