These thoughts were submitted to Mark's on-line guestbook between March 15, 2005 and April 14, 2005.
Mark was truly a bright light that came into our office. He will be missed deeply. I used to run into him at Gold's Gym and his personality was always positive and energetic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and a special Angel now watches over you.
Kelly Carlson (Folsom, CA)
Maureen,
The news of Mark's passing was very hard to understand and accept. I met you and Mark while our daughters attended pre-school at the Teddy Bear Inn. My daughter Alyssa's last time seeing Morgan was at this past February's Father Daughter Dance. My husband clearly remembers the fun and love Mark had sharing this special evening with Morgan. It is memories like these and many others that will help keep Mark remembered as a devoted father, husband, brother, friend, son and community member. May the thoughts and prayers of others be with you and your family throughout these years.
Sarah Closson (El Dorado Hills, CA)
I met Mark in June of 2000. Mark had just hired on with Legacy as the Northern California Sales Manager. He was full of energy and enthusiastic to grow the business. He brought exceptional knowledge and energy with a positive attitude that will be impossible to replace. Mark and I became more than co-workers, we became friends. We often had the opportunity to work together and would end the day with a beer and a good laugh. I miss Mark. My heart felt sympathy goes to his parents, Maureen and Mark's children.
Rod Ritchie (Murrieta, CA)
To the family of Mark,
I would to express my deepest sorry for your loss. Mark will forever be missed.
Jeanette Olschowka (Chico, CA)
To the family of Mark;
I would like to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. I have always enjoyed Mark's visit when he came into our office. He always was trying to show our younger brokers how to excel in sales as well as a person. His passing leaves a gap that I do not think can be filled by anyone. I wish you all the best
Charles D. Stamey Sr. (North Highlands, CA)
It was a joy to see Mark in our office and back with Legacy once again. He always walked in with a smile on his face and laughter in his voice. We will miss him very much. Our prayers to you and your family. God Bless.
The staff at Schrader and Murphy Insurance Service - Liz Cruz, Sandi Hardin, and Marian Owens (Oroville, CA)
Maureen and family:
Mark was loved and cared for at Coast Auto Insurance. He will be missed and will always be in our hearts.
Doris Haas (Seaside, CA)
Mark was one of the best reps in the industry. We always looked forward to his agency visits and had a lot of fun with him. Our prayers are with Mark and his family, God Bless! We miss you!
Michael and Katy Mattern (Turlock, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you.
Eric Reinwald (San Leandro, CA)
Maureen and Family,
My heart and prayers are with you, Mark had visited our office on this day and we had such a great laugh; as always he was so happy and free. He will be missed!!
Teri Medellin (Merced, CA)
Mark will be missed, he was my favorite rep. I loved his ties. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Shenny Azurdia (El Cerrito, CA)
Mark's visits to our office were always a pleasure. We will remember Mark as an energetic and thoughtful person. I will especially remember our conversations on such topics as Rock-n-Roll, Fitness, and Sports. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
John McNally (Sacramento, CA)
All Drivers Insurance sends its regards to the family of Mark and to all those who knew him. Mark was a great man and will be missed terribly.
Armando Perez (Manteca, CA)
Maureen and family:
My heart aches for all of you. However, it has to make you smile knowing that Mark is full of bliss in heaven since he is probably doing nothing but skiing...
Mark was the first person to teach me how to waterski, 20 some years ago when my ex-stepfather, Reed Martin took us to visit him. He was a wonderful man full of life and nothing but BIG smiles. I feel so blessed that I had the chance to know him. He touched many lives!!!!
I am thinking of you all.
Amanda Hill (Gig Harbor, WA)
Maureen and family,
I feel so sorry for the pain your family must be going through. Mark was more than our company rep, Mark was our friend. We will miss going to dinner, and talking to Mark as we did so many times when he came to Salinas.
Brad Kubitz (Salinas, CA)
Mark was our all-time favorite rep. We always looked forward to his visits to see what new tie he had on. Our thoughts and hearts are with his family.
Doug and Beth Lucas (Sacramento, CA)
Maureen,
We have such wonderful memories of the two of you together. Mark was "larger than life" and we all shared his energy when we were with him. We loved him dearly and feel lucky to have been a part of his life and the life that the two of you shared. Our heart goes out to you and your family.
Mark will always be in our thoughts, prayers and memories. God Bless.
Love,
Kathy and Mark Copeland (Carmichael, CA)
Maureen,
My heart aches with sadness when I think of your pain. I am so sorry you have to go through this terrible loss. I know God's plan is always best, but it sure can be hard to understand. I'll never forget seeing you and Mark at all the Christmas parties, dancing away. You both always looked like you were having so much fun. Please know that when you are ready to come back to work, your department "family" will be waiting with open arms.
Carolyn Hillis (Fair Oaks, CA)
Dear Maureen,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mark's passing, seems the good ones are always taken too soon. Although it's been many years since I've worked in the Rancho office I remember all the "old faces" and can still picture Mark's smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Be strong,
Ann Douponce (Belleville, MI)
Our office was deeply saddened when we heard the news of Mark's passing. We always looked forward to his visits. He had the knack to turn a business meeting into a delightful session. His smile and wit will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
The staff of Brooke Auto Insurance Pittsburg Office - Lynn, Olga and Athena (Pittsburg, CA)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will be missed by all of us at Smart Insurance. You where such a great person, and we loved your visits here.
Valerie Louder (Folsom, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Martin (El Dorado Hills, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. There is no time more difficult than to lose a family member or loved one. Keep your faith, time will heal.
Cindy Johnson (Brandon, FL)
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. It was a pleasure seeing Mark every couple months at our insurance agency. We enjoyed his bright smile and his bubbly personality. He surely will be missed. God Bless You.
Coast Auto Insurance, Blossom Hill Office (San Jose, CA)
To The Pfeifer Family -
Our thoughts are with you during this time. We always enjoyed seeing Mark's smiling face and will miss him.
From all of us at Coast Auto Insurance.
Andrew and Shelley Nichols (Monterey, CA)
Maureen, our staff here at DiCar Ins. would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your children. Mark was very much liked by everyone in our office. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Darlene Sotelo (Gilroy, CA)
Maureen and Family,
Our heartfelt sorrow, prayers and blessings to you and the family. We knew Mark only through business, but his kindness, smile, friendship, and sense of humor graced us all. He will be deeply missed by all the staff at DDI.
Ron, Ann, Jason Drinkard (Fairfield, Ca)
M.,
He was a great guy. We have talked often of our fun times on snowmobiles up here when we were all young and crazy. We will buy a round in Mark's honor and memory at "the call of the wild" tonight.
We love you and wish we could be there.
Norm and Lynda Tyler (Big Lake, Alaska)
Maureen,
Mark will be missed by so many. We are all so deeply sorry that this has happened.
Our thoughts are with you,
Dan and Jackie, (North Highlands, CA)
To the Pfeifer Family,
Mark was such an amazing force on our Stewardship Committee at Holy Trinity. He offered so much to our ministry with his creative ideas and conscientious feedback. He was an exceptionally dynamic person and will be deeply missed. Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you--
Angela Nicholson and Family (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Maureen and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mark's smile and joy for life. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Kathy Wood (Wilton, CA)
I would like to express my most sincere condolences, to all Mark's family. So sorry about your loss, we are all going to miss his energy, charisma and friendship.
Sincerely,
Dashers Insurance Service, Alex Morales (Sacramento, CA)
Dear Maureen,
My memories of Mark a fond ones. I have felt grief that no words can ease; only time can do that. You and your family are in my heart.
Barbara Alexander (Folsom, CA)
Maureen,
The memories that Mark provided will never be forgotten. My sincere sympathies are with you and your family.
Dave Phillips (Las Vegas, NV)
Dear Maureen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Mark. He was a joy to greet first thing in the morning on the days he would drop Morgan off for preschool. He always had a great smile and spoke wonderful words about his family. We know you will miss him terribly, and so will our community of parents and children. If there anything that we can do for your family, know that we will be there for you.
Fondly,
Barby and Larry Brilliant (El Dorado Hills, CA)
In the short time I had the pleasure to know Mark what will stay with me is his contagious smile and endless patience. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Monse Pulido (Santa Rosa, CA)
Maureen and Family,
My staff and I had the privilege to know Mark and met with him the day before this tragedy. His wonderful sense of humor and love of you and the kids (which he never quit talking about) was a refreshing change from most individuals in this industry. Just have comfort in knowing that although he may not have been at home with you, you and the kids were with him at all times. Mark enriched the lives of those he came into contact with and I am convinced it was due to the love that he had for all of you. Your family will be in our hearts and our prayers during this time.
Brian Rogers (Merced, CA)
Dear Maureen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark regularly and he was always a pleasure to work with.
Paul Blomgren (Yorba Linda, CA)
To the Pfeifer family,
We pray that God will comfort you during such a difficult time. Mark was such a joy he was always smiling and happy and we always looked forward to his visits. He seemed to always talk very highly of his family and that seemed to be his passion. He will be missed.
Scott Alberts Insurance Agency - Pamela Alberts (Fair Oaks, CA)
I was very sad when my manager told me about Mark's accident - he was really a pleasure to know
Heather Chalfant (Hayward, CA)
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Rorapaugh (Willoughby, OH)
Dear Maureen and Family,
God takes all the beautiful flowers for His garden. Please know that Mark will be forever smiling down on all of you from God's garden.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Fink (Mentor, OH)
Maureen and Family,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I am sorry for your loss.
John Williams (Chandler, AZ)
Maureen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Barbara Wright (Riverview, FL)
Maureen and Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are here to help you through this, just let us know if we can do anything to help. Bless you.
Alison, John Ethan and Genevieve Webster (Folsom, CA)
Dear Maureen:
My heartfelt sorrow goes out to you, your children and your family. I lost my husband in a terrible car accident when my youngest daughter, Cyndi, was only seven days old. Her sister, Karen, was two years old. Our family will be praying for comfort and strength for you and your family.
Sandy Kehler (Cleveland, OH)
Maureen and the entire Pfeifer Family,
My thoughts go out to you during this difficlut time. Have strength in the Lord and He will be with you.
Duane Bello (Valrico, FL)
Maureen,
I am sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will comfort you as only He can. You and your family are in my prayers.
Laurie Weaver (Riverview, FL)
Dear Maureen, Brittany, Jamison, Nick and Morgan:
Like you, we loved Mark very much. We feel privileged to be in the same family with him. He brightened our lives along with so many others. We'll do our best to help you now in this time of intense grief, and for as long as we live. May God bless and protect all of you.
With our deepest love,
Mom and Dad, Oma and Opa.
Bill and Paula O'Brien (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Maureen,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mark was always supportive and caring. I'm a better person having known him and worked with him over the years.
John Erickson (Charlotte, NC)
We were very sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts and hopes that you find comfort remain with you and your family.
Nicole Vikhlyantsev (Riverview, FL)
Maureen and family, As a co-worker and friend, Mark will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dennis Karr (Sun Lakes, AZ)
I was one of the lucky ones! I knew mark as our cheerful lLgacy rep. He was always so happy and put a smile on our faces. My heart goes out to his family.
Jody Carson (Roseville, CA)
Maureen and family,
My heart goes out to you! Mark was a great guy. I always looked foward to him coming in to visit with his big bright smile and the gleem in his eyes.
Cami Adkins, Hosford Insurance (Chico, CA)
Maureen and Family,
I was sorry to hear about Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you all and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jodi Chapman (Rancho Cordva, CA)
Maureen and family,
Words cannot express the depth of my sorrow at your loss. Mark was such a fun and friendly person, always brightening any room he entered. He will be missed!
Please know that I am here for you, as are all your friends, to provide any support and comfort that we can.
With Love,
Karen Stinson (Orangevale, CA)
Maureen and family,
Although you don't know me personally, please accept my deepest condolences and heart felt prayers for Mark and all of you. I am an insurance agent and past manager for Eastwood Insurance (one of the companies that Mark worked with) and have come to know Mark for many years in the insurance industry. He had become someone I truly looked forward to seeing and discussing things with - from insurance to politics. He always had something to contribute. Always armed with a bright smile and optimistic slant, he surely will be missed and I believe anyone with that much good doesn't stay away for long.
My Warmest Regards,
Khalik Alexander (Sacramento, CA)
Maureen, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that God will give you and your family comfort and peace in your time of need. I can remember Mark's smiling face and funny personality. He was one of my favorite TSM's.
Pamela Powell-Clinkscales (Sacramento, CA)
It was a pleasure knowing Mark, he was a great person. My prayers are with his family. God Bless
Bruce Nelson (Rancho Cordova, CA)
To the family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mark's spirit will live on. I worked with Mark at Hosford Insurance Agency and I am still in the insurance business. I would see him at least once a week. He always made sure he said hello. To his wife and children, keep his memories alive and pray that one day God joins you all together again. I will keep you guys in my prayers and remember we all loved Mark, but God loved him more.
Latrece Oneal (Sacramento, CA)
Blessings go out to those so close. I will always remember Mark's kind ways.
Bradley Hill (Orangevale, CA)
To the Pfeifer family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Terri Fielder (Roseville, CA)
Maureen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Jo Lindquist (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Maureen and family:
My prayers are with your entire Pfeifer family. God and his angels are watching over all of you.
Debbie Fenner (Sacramento, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Rogers (Colorado Springs, CO)
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family. Mark visited our office a few times here and it was a pleasure to meet him.
Dawn Mikeshin (Eureka, CA)
Maureen,
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Herb and I send our love to you and the kids. Mark will never be forgotten.
Becky Martin (Elk Grove, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Diana Boyd (Roseville, CA)
Maureen,
I am deeply sorry about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Adam and Pattie Purcell (Aurora, OH)
Maureen,
My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care of yourself and know your Progressive family is thinking of you during this difficult time.
Kathy Shaw (Colorado Springs, CO)
Maureen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dee Dee Chitty, Progressive, (Tampa, FL)
To Maureen and Family,
Words can not express how sorry I was to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Sue Eline (Mayfield Hts, OH)
We will miss you so much Mark. Coming into our office and treating us to lunch - your smile, your motivational speeches, your light and love of your work and family. You were and are the best of the best. Our hearts go out to your family, and I'm sure they know how much you were and are respected in our industry. I will always think of you when I see the spray of a water ski...the sun sparkling off of the water..your personality....what a great guy!!
Our prayers are with your family now.
The girls from Prospector Insurance Carlen, Linda, Jeanne and Kyndell (Cameron Park, CA)
Maureen,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Dyer (Riverview, FL)
Mark will be missed greatly. He was such a warm and friendly man. He was my favorite rep that would visit our office from time to time. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, I am so sorry.
Rachel Osborn (Elk Grove, CA)
Maureen and Family-
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Mark was an amazing and energetic man. His spirit will continue to brighten this world.
Kelly Laiewski (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Maureen,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My heart and prayers go to you and your family. May God bless you all.
Ray Layman (Mentor, OH)
I am so shocked at the news of Mark's death. I had the pleasure of knowing him from Legacy Insurance as a rep for his company. He was our favorite! We will all miss his smiling face. My prayers and sympathy go out to his whole family.
Janice Chacon (Folsom, CA)
Maureen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Honea (Rancho Cordova, CA)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless you all during this difficult time!
See poem below:I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lenghten it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.Maria Powell (Cleveland, OH)
Your family is in our prayers. We always admired and respected Mark, although we wish we knew him better. We know he is at peace now with Christ.
Love,
The Cadei Family, Michael and Wendy Cadei (El Dorado Hills, CA)
To Maureen and Family,
May the love and support of your family and friends comfort you during this extremely difficult and sad time. You are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you.
Daphene Williams (Cleveland, OH)
Maureen and family,
I will be praying for you and your family. My prayer is that God with give each of you peace and comfort during this time and give you the strength that you will need. My love goes out to you.
Portia Stewart (Ladera Ranch, CA)
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Karl (Colorado Springs, CO)
Maureen and family,
It was wonderful to see Mark in action, volunteering with the Stewardship Committee at our church. So positive, so caring. My deepest sympathy.
Mary Janicki (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Maureen,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Know that we are here for you to help in any way we can.
Barbara Larson (Sacramento, CA)
Maureen,
You and your family are in my daily prayers. May you receive comfort and strength from all of those who love and care about you. Peace be with you.
Love,
Wendy Sinclair (Elk Grove, CA)
Maureen and Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Jayne Miller and Family (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. His water-skiing was an art unto itself and a thing of beauty to behold. He will always be remembered and will be sorely missed.
Sheryl and Eric Jackson (Sacramento, CA)
I have been friends with Jamison since he moved here, and every interaction over the years with Mark has been spectacular. He was a wonderful father, an outgoing person, and caring to everyone he met. I found out recently he and my father would stop and talk when my Dad was on his walks. That was the kind of man Mark was. Always ready with a friendly conversation and smile for anyone. To the Pfeifer family, you are in the hearts and prayers of my entire family and church. May God bless and grace your lives during this hard, hard time. I will never forget his smile or his wave as he was leaving for work we shared every morning. Jamison, I love you like a brother and I will be there for you for whatever you need. God Bless and keep you and your family.
All my Love,
Beth de Diego (El Dorado Hills, CA)
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to know Mark. He was a very friendly person who was always happy.
Kim Trzaski (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We love you very much, Maureen. Please know that Mark and I are here for you.
Dawn Colwell (Rocklin, CA)
Mark will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Lisa Henry (Willoughby Hills, OH)
As a brief work acquaintance, you could definitely tell he enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved life and everything in it. He treasured his family. Although I did not know him well, or for very long, he will be missed and mourned. My condolences go out to his family and everyone who knew him. Sometimes those dearest to us are taken much too quickly.
Kay Myers (Mayfield, OH)
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength during this difficult time. God bless you.
Vicki Jacob (Sagamore Hills, OH)
Maureen and Family,
I wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy to you. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Lisa Friend (Willoughby, OH)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Helen Ladner (Brandon, FL)
Maureen and family,
My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Jodi Schwendeman, Progressive, (Mentor, OH)
We'll all miss Mark's energy, optimism, and spirit. He was an amazing man.
Julie Flagg (Chandler, AZ)
Maureen and family,
I am thinking about you all and wish I could hug this all away. Know that we all love you and are here for you.
Melissa Marler (Sacramento, CA)