Birth date: Oct 27, 1951 Death date: Sep 16, 2024
Dennis Mark Friend, of Gladewater, died after a brief illness on Monday, September 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a proud graduate of Longview High School, and the University of Houston. Mark was known by many people f Read Obituary
Sheila and family,
I was saddened to learn of Mark’s passing when I called his office earlier today. I hadn’t heard. Mark was such a genuinely great guy and I certainly enjoyed our association through his love of land and forest management. He was a good and faithful steward toward nature and its bounty. He will be missed.
David C. Smith
Dearest Mark
I just heard from Veronica today that you have passed away - my head is full to the brim with images of you . . . I still have the photograph on my bookcase of you and Sheila, Veronica and Diana, Mimi and Dado and me and Rachel Poppy which was taken in 1986; it always makes me smile with so much joy in all our faces.
I had the privilege of knowing about you from Mimi and Dado when they were in Holland with Vicki around 1977. We have met on numerous occasions since then, including 2005 when Ian and I stayed with you and Sheila for a week in your beautiful home. Even though you were nearly 5,000 miles away, it gave me a glow knowing you were there, by the lake, exuding kindness and warmth and with the possibility that we would meet again. It breaks my heart knowing that you are gone and how it must be for Sheila, Veronica, Diana and the rest of the family - my thoughts are with you all . . .
Mark, I will miss those amazing Texas hugs (!) - I used to complain to Mimi that I couldn't keep coming all this way from England for a hug(!!) I will miss your humour (your chuckles) and generosity, your good manners - and just being around you.
Sheila, my sincere, heartfelt condolences. Please remember you are always welcome in my home . . .
'What Survives Of Us Is Love' (Philip Larkin)
With love and gratitude,
Linda
East Riding of Yorkshire
Mark will be missed. He was always wonderful,easygoing gentleman be be with. Attended many a NRA banquet that Mark chaired. We lost John Blake a few years ago. Now Mark. Apparently God needed another hunter or timber man. So sorry that we’ve lost such a great gentleman. Sheila my prayers for you and your family. Love you guys.
Jimmy Walker
