Birth date: Dec 4, 1979 Death date: Feb 7, 2003
Markus J. BasherÂ"Safe In GrandpaÂ's ArmsÂ"With his sparkling eyes, the color of blue, HeÂ's opened our hearts, you know itÂ's true. HeÂ's been through so much in his very short life, but heÂ's showed us all we can survive Read Obituary
WELL SON,
IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE BEEN HERE, BUT THAT HAS NO REFLECTION ON HOW OFTEN I THINK OF YOU & MISS YOU. ALOT OF THINGS CHANGED OVER THESE PAST YEARS, BUT YOUR SPIRIT AND MEMORY ARE AS STRONG & PRESENT AS BEFORE. I MISS & LOVE YOU NOW AS I ALWAYS HAVE & WILL! KEEP WATCHING& PROTECTING. I LOVE YOU, MOM2##imported-begin##CONNIE SHOOK##imported-end##
TO A PART OF MY HEART THAT WILL FOREVER BE MISSED...MARKUS,
IT HAS TAKEN ME ALMOST A YEAR TO REACH THIS POINT,&THERE IS STILL NO WAY FOR ME TO PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I MISS YOU!I HOPE YOU REALIZED HOW MUCH YOU BROUGHT INTO MY LIFE& THE LIVES OF YOUR SISTER&BROTHER.YOU WERE ONE OF MY OWN&THE LOSS FEELS THE SAME.I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE&THAT YOU ARE STILL SURROUNDED WITH LOVE,SO THAT MAKES ME FEEL SOMEWHAT BETTER.KEEP YOUR WINGS AROUND YOUR MOTHER& I'LL DO MY BEST FROM MY END.I LOVE YOU,SON! YOU ARE THE BEST! I MISS YOU TERRIBLY! ENJOY CHRISTMAS W/YOUR GRANDPARENTS. I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU! YOU'RE FOREVER IN MY HEART. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY BELATED 24th BIRTHDAY!
WITH ALL MY LOVE, MOM2##imported-begin##CONNIE (MOM2)##imported-end##
Markus I usually can handle things like this, but for some odd reason you are a hard one for me. It's been almost a year since you've been gone and I still cant help but cry. I hope I will always feel you like this. I love and miss you so much.##imported-begin##Aunt Debra##imported-end##
Dearest Twyla and Family,
We are so sad for your loss of Marcus,but we also know he is in God's hands now. We pray every day for you and ask the Lord to send you His comfort and love. I am sorry that we could not be there for you. We are all (Marcus's Alaska Family) feeling so blessed that we got to see Marcus while we were home in June for Janinas' wedding. It was a much happier time and we will remember him always. God Bless You and All
Love,
Bob and Buttons##imported-begin##Bob, Buttons and Family##imported-end##
Dear Twyla,
My mom and sister both called to let me know of your sad news as they knew that I would want to send my condolences. I havent's seen you in many years, but can remember sitting with you at Mary Bridge many times when Markus was a baby and was ill. I know what it is to love your children and my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I cannot imagine. May Markus rest in God's arms and may God hold you tight also and give you His divine peace and comfort. I am praying for you and your family. I was also sorry to learn of the recent loss of your dad. Take care sweetie and know that I remember and pray for you.
My love and comfort to you!!!
Megan Holmquist (Fulton)##imported-begin##Megan Holmquist (Fulton)##imported-end##
I am so sorry for your loss. Your special little boy had such a great smile. Even though I have not seen him for years I have often thought of Markus and his mom. Mary and I can't attend so we sent some flowers.
Ralph Figuracion##imported-begin##Ralph Figuracion##imported-end##
Twyla,
I am sorry to hear about Markus. As you stated .... he is running around in Heaven. You have dedicated your life to him & he was very blessed to have you & your family. I know this is hard for you but please know there is no more pain. I love you and think of you often.
Ada##imported-begin##Ada Elliott##imported-end##
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers..... God bless!
The Donohue family.##imported-begin##Teresa Donohue##imported-end##
Markus, words can't explain how blessed I felt to be your sister. you have tought me strength, happiness, and love. I have had very many good times with you and I will cherish them all. Now, we all now that you are safe with Grandpa and Grandma Basher and Grandpa Eriksen playing so football and eating your heart out!I am so proud of you with all of your accomplishments! Especially graduating! That was wonderful. You have touched so many lives including mine. I love you so much. You will be in my heart forever. Love always, Your little sister- Breanna##imported-begin##Breanna##imported-end##
Dear Twyla and Family, I was sorry to read in the newspaper today that Markus has passed away. I saw his grandpa's obituary a few months ago also. The picture of Markus with his grandpa caught my eye. I was sure it was for Markus. When I read that it wasn't for him, I breathed a sigh of relief.
I was Markus's teacher at Seward for 2 years. There was never a dull moment in our class with Markus there. He was always a lively little guy. As you wrote in his obituary, he never gave up when he set his mind on something.
Although I did occasionally see him frustrated by his physical limitations. Markus was quite the pistol. My memories of my time teaching at Seward are filled with hilarious memories of Markus. He could be a real comedian.
You Twyla are an excellent mom. Your love and dedication to your son was always evident. I did not know your other family members, although your husband came into the classroom once in awhile, as did your younger boys. It was very evident that Markus came from a loving family who gave him the attention and acceptance that we all need.
Thank you for sharing your son with the Seward staff. It was wonderful having you and Markus as part of our Seward family.
God bless you, Markus and the rest of your family,
sincerely,
Evelyn I. Gelegonya-Babare
Special Needs Teacher for
Tacoma Public Schools
(and a mom who also loves her sons)##imported-begin##Evelyn I. Gelegonya-Babare##imported-end##
