Deb Nicholson
Silt, CO

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Dear Smades family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mark's passing today! We grew up in the same neighborhood near Leoti, same church, same high school, and then both went to college in Colby. I always considered him a good friend. He could make anyone laugh with that smile of his & his quick wit! The world will be a more somber place without him, but Heaven is blessed to have him. God's grace be with you.
Debby (Titus) Nicholson

Bob Basque
Salt Lake City, UT

Friday, October 16, 2015

Wendy,

I am in total shock, just heard about this today. We worked together on teams for 8 years and I enjoyed partnering with him on many issues. Miss you both. Love to the girls.

Bob and Victoria Basque also classmates Jim and Charlie

Denise Atkinson
Huntington, WV

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Prayers are with you and your family.

Karen and Todd Kenny
Minneapolis, MN

Monday, October 12, 2015

Dear Wendy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. May your fond memories provide you with comfort.

Karen & Todd Kenny

Norma Egan
Lake Jackson, TX

Monday, October 12, 2015

Wendy, So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Everytime I spoke to him, he had me laughing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

ANdre Schepens
Terneuzen (Netherlands), TX

Monday, October 12, 2015

Wendy, I can only say how sorry I am. Who could have guessed that when Mark and I spoke a few months ago it would have been the last time.
Hang on to family and friends as you go through this difficult period

Andre Schepens

George & Carolyn Newman
The Woodlands, TX

Monday, October 12, 2015

Trites Family
San Antonio, TX

Monday, October 12, 2015

Wendy and family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Mark passing.
Over many years he was friend, inspiration and encouragement to us all. His sense of humor and strength of conviction will live on as fond memories with us always. Your family are in our hearts and prayers as you come to grips with this tragic and untimely loss. May God be with you all.
Greg, Sue, Cat & Janessa

Ron & Heather Risitch
Pearland, TX

Saturday, October 10, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss Wendy, Amber and Christine. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God must have had a great need that only Mark could fulfill, we understand it is difficult at this time but Mark is in the best hands possible.
Ron & Heather Ristich

Don and Cathy Johnson
Star, TX

Friday, October 9, 2015

We were so sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phil Stephens
Charleston, WV

Friday, October 9, 2015

Dear Smades family,
I have known Mark for about 10 years through working with him at DOW. He was truly a very wise and respected man, and a wonderful friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. It is for certain that God is with you during this journey. The world was a better place with Mark in it.


Phil Stephens

Terry & Sharron Williams
Round Rock, TX

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Wendy,
Terry and I are sending our deepest love to you and your family. Mark was a wonderful man of God and he will be missed by so many.

Blessings to you and your family,
Terry and Sharron

John and Lois Yost
Katy, TX

Thursday, October 8, 2015

So sorry to hear this news. I first met Mark in 2000. We took a trip to Sweden (ABB) together. Loved his sense of humor...

Michael Woods
Pearland, TX

Thursday, October 8, 2015

To Wendy and the girls. I am sorry for your loss. Mark and I have spent many years traveling across sites globally working together. He was not only a great family man but someone who passionately supported and served others.

Tracy & Pam Rickford
Leoti, KS

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Dear Wendy and family: We were shocked to learn of Mark's passing. So many memories of growing up with Mark, it's just hard to believe he is gone. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the coming days. Our love to you all!

Walter H. (Buddy) and Pat Bailey
Brownsboro, TX

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Wendy, you have the most sympathy either of us can give. We remember both of you very well, and we will say prayers for you and the rest of the family!

There just are no good words at a time like this.
Buddy and Pat

Bill & Joyce Webb
Green Valley, AZ

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

We were so sorry to hear about Mark...our families were always close in Kansas. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Tom and Kay Carson
Sweeny, TX

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

To Wendy and children. We are so very sorry for the loss of Mark. I had the pleasure of working with him many times and he was one of the BEST and will be missed. R.I.P. Mark.