Mark David Paulsen
Mark was a great Brother and my best friend. I will truly miss the Sunday morning telephone sessions. To wife Mary I'm sorry for your loss cause you both were true soul mates through good and bad times. I say farewell to Brother Mark for now but know one thing we will meet up again on the other side when my time has come. Be assured we will sit around and reminisce old war stories. Joe
Joseph M Paulsen
Oil City
PA
THIS IS FOR MARY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MARK WAS A GREAT MAN. I AM SO GLAD THAT I GOT TO MEET MARK AT THE MODERN CHRISTMAS PARTY. SAM ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HIM, BUT I FINALLY GOT TO PUT A FACE WITH THE NAME. MARY, YOU A GREAT LADY AND I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU HAVE TO HURT SO SOON AFTER YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW HOW HARD THAT WAS FOR YOU AND THAT MARK WAS YOUR STRENGTH. IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK OR JUST WANT TO CRY CALL US ANYTIME WE ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP IN TOUCH AND REMEMBER THAT NO MATTER WHAT MARK LOVED YOU. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND DO NOT LOSE FAITH. I KNOW HOW HARD THIS IS. MAKE SURE TO HOLD ON TO YOUR MEMORIES BECAUSE THEY ARE SO IMPORTANT.
SAM & SABRINA KOCH AND FAMILY
COGGON
IA
What a dear brother Mark was from the very beginning July 10, 1956. I remember the phone call telling us we had a new baby brother.I was so disappointed Mark was not the baby sister I wanted. That disappointment lasted until he was brought into the house. From that moment on, Mark was 'MY' baby. Oh how dearly I loved him! While Mark was a baby we shared a room,then as we grew through our childhood and teens we stored up many, many memorable experiences.Then I married and moved away and Mark went to the Navy. We kept close with lots of visits as Mark would drive up to see us in No. VA from his port in Norfolk, VA.Once we had children we got together every summer for his annual July 4th celebration with all the family. The good times have continued and now after 52 years of memories I must say good-bye. It is going to be so very hard to not share anymore times with you, Mark. I know I will 'adjust' but it is going to be difficult. You were such a sweetheart and I will always treasure my time with you and all the love you gave me. I know Mary will keep you alive in all our hearts. I will miss you so much and look forward to when we are all together again! For now, give Dad my love! Linda
Linda Butler
Burke
VA
Mary, Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am. I remeber when you and Mark would come to Camanche to visit, I always thought he was a cool dude. Rhonda Cook
Rhonda Cook
Camanche
IA
Mark, what a sweet young boy you were and you continued to show that sweetness throughout your life. You had twinkling eyes, a tender heart, a special "drawl" in your voice, and a smile that could melt icecream. We all loved you Mark. I treasure the times we went to your July 4th summer BBQs. I treasure the last time I saw you and Mary at my mom's funeral. We had a chance to visit and catch up on old times. Mark, take care, you are a dear soul. I smile when I think of you. You are an ambassador of kindness in heaven. We send you our love and look forward to seeing you in heaven, though our hearts are deep in sadness at your parting. Love, Marge NK