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Mark Appelt Jensen
January 15, 1946 ~ June 13, 2011 (age 65) 65 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Annette Snyder-Fossum
July 13, 2011 10:25 PM
Terry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. We have great memories of Mark and your family in the Shooting Stars 4-H club as well as a teacher at M-C High. What a wonderful and loving obituary.
Take care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Todd, Annette and Alex Fossum
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. We have great memories of Mark and your family in the Shooting Stars 4-H club as well as a teacher at M-C High. What a wonderful and loving obituary.
Take care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Todd, Annette and Alex Fossum
Message from Janet and Roy Sharp
June 28, 2011 10:18 PM
Dear Terry and family,
We just heard today that Mark died. We were on vacation to Alaska.
Mark was so very talented. You have so many shared experiences.
God bless you and your loved ones during this time of sorrow.
Janet & Roy
We just heard today that Mark died. We were on vacation to Alaska.
Mark was so very talented. You have so many shared experiences.
God bless you and your loved ones during this time of sorrow.
Janet & Roy
Message from Jay and Kris Kamrath
June 24, 2011 9:57 AM
Dear Terry and family,
I just read on the Mabel facebook page that Mark had died. His dedication to the Lord was already very evident when you all live in Mabel. I remember that he was burning the candle at both ends when he was living in Mabel, farming and teaching some adult night classes. If I remember correctly there was a night, Terry, that you went out looking for him and his pickup was in the middle of the road on the way to the farm, still running, and he was sound asleep. I certainly appreciated his and your involvement at Scheie so many years ago. Those years go by so quickly. What an inspirational history Mark leaves behind. Jay and Kris
I just read on the Mabel facebook page that Mark had died. His dedication to the Lord was already very evident when you all live in Mabel. I remember that he was burning the candle at both ends when he was living in Mabel, farming and teaching some adult night classes. If I remember correctly there was a night, Terry, that you went out looking for him and his pickup was in the middle of the road on the way to the farm, still running, and he was sound asleep. I certainly appreciated his and your involvement at Scheie so many years ago. Those years go by so quickly. What an inspirational history Mark leaves behind. Jay and Kris
Message from Molly Gillin
June 23, 2011 9:40 AM
Dear Terry,
Sending my sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Molly Gillin
Sending my sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Molly Gillin
Message from Carol Cassell
June 17, 2011 2:50 PM
Dear Terry & Family,
What a privilege to have known Mark-- a wonderful friend and messenger for the Lord. He will be deeply missed but is probably smiling down on us as he sits near the Lord. He has left his mark on many peoples and has been loved by all he touched. May the good Lord wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort during this time of sorrow.
What a privilege to have known Mark-- a wonderful friend and messenger for the Lord. He will be deeply missed but is probably smiling down on us as he sits near the Lord. He has left his mark on many peoples and has been loved by all he touched. May the good Lord wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Message from Nancy Baker
June 17, 2011 11:54 AM
Dear Terry & family
What can mere words say when we''re separated from someone so loved and loveable as Mark, except the assurance we will be reunited one day with Christ. Mark''s heart of gold will be sorely missed on two continents, what a privilege it was to travel with him to Tanzania and witness God''s vision for his role at the university come alive in his heart. What impressed me even more was the sheer joy and light in his eyes every time he shared about his family! God''s grace be with you all. nancy
What can mere words say when we''re separated from someone so loved and loveable as Mark, except the assurance we will be reunited one day with Christ. Mark''s heart of gold will be sorely missed on two continents, what a privilege it was to travel with him to Tanzania and witness God''s vision for his role at the university come alive in his heart. What impressed me even more was the sheer joy and light in his eyes every time he shared about his family! God''s grace be with you all. nancy
Message from Wesley and Diann Lewis
June 17, 2011 9:51 AM
Terry and family, We did not get to know Mark for very long but he was a real inspiration to us in showing us how to live in spite of adversities. We have been praying for you. Wesley and Diann Lewis
Message from Susan Heath
June 17, 2011 7:10 AM
Mrs. Jensen & Family -
I got to know Mark when he would come into the AmericInn to go swimming. It was always a highlight of my day when he would come, driving his golf cart, to go swimming. I enjoyed the sparkle in his smile, and was more than delighted when he had an extra few minutes to share a story about Tanzania with me. The thing most obvious with Mark was his love for the Lord. He didn''t have to preach or say anything - it was just obvious - everything about him radiated God''s presence in his life.
My prayers have included Mark for many months, and as I pray today I pray for your family as well.
Psalm 104:31:
" May the glory of the LORD endure forever;
may the LORD rejoice in His works."
Friends in Christ Jesus -
Susan Heath
Annandale AmericInn
I got to know Mark when he would come into the AmericInn to go swimming. It was always a highlight of my day when he would come, driving his golf cart, to go swimming. I enjoyed the sparkle in his smile, and was more than delighted when he had an extra few minutes to share a story about Tanzania with me. The thing most obvious with Mark was his love for the Lord. He didn''t have to preach or say anything - it was just obvious - everything about him radiated God''s presence in his life.
My prayers have included Mark for many months, and as I pray today I pray for your family as well.
Psalm 104:31:
" May the glory of the LORD endure forever;
may the LORD rejoice in His works."
Friends in Christ Jesus -
Susan Heath
Annandale AmericInn
Message from Tom & Barbara Davis
June 16, 2011 8:26 PM
Terry, Ann, Billie & family:
Our sincere sympathy - we just found out about Marks death tonight when our daughter, Jennie called us. We are unable to attend the visitation or funeral, as we are leaving in a.m. for our annual family outing. Jennie has to work the weekend, so she and her family can''t go with us. Again, our deepest sympathy, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Barb
Our sincere sympathy - we just found out about Marks death tonight when our daughter, Jennie called us. We are unable to attend the visitation or funeral, as we are leaving in a.m. for our annual family outing. Jennie has to work the weekend, so she and her family can''t go with us. Again, our deepest sympathy, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Barb
Message from Sandy Hendrickson
June 16, 2011 1:28 PM
Terry and family,
Tom and I are camping with our grandchildren this week and regret that we will be unable to attend the funeral or prayer service. We are thinking of you these days and remembering you fondly. Our table grace at lunch today concluded with "and may there be a goodly share on every table everywhere."
There is a rickety old piano in the dorm at the camp and I''ve been playing tunes from "With One Voice" - especially "I the Lord of Sea and Sky" - thinking of Mark''s response to God''s call...."Here I am Lord!" What an inspiration for us all!
Sandy Hendrickson
Tom and I are camping with our grandchildren this week and regret that we will be unable to attend the funeral or prayer service. We are thinking of you these days and remembering you fondly. Our table grace at lunch today concluded with "and may there be a goodly share on every table everywhere."
There is a rickety old piano in the dorm at the camp and I''ve been playing tunes from "With One Voice" - especially "I the Lord of Sea and Sky" - thinking of Mark''s response to God''s call...."Here I am Lord!" What an inspiration for us all!
Sandy Hendrickson
Message from Don and Karen Fehr
June 16, 2011 8:39 AM
Terry, Ann, Billie and family,
Many people here in Iringa Town have asked us to express their condolances to you. I will miss some, but Terry you know who they are; the next door neighbor in C-5, The other older Indian man downstairs, Andy the vet at Neema, Marks buddies at Gapco Service (Karen asks why we always get fuel there, and I said because Mark said to!). Tumaini is posting notices with pictures of Mark around the campus, because as Gabriel told me, "Mark was part of this University". Iteweni, the young woman that is working to establish SACOS in the villages told me she only met Mark once, but she remembered Babu Mzee. Who could forget. And Ziata, who when Karen told her today said something we didn''t understand, then folded both of her hands over her heart.
Karen and I are both sad that we can not be there with you at this time, but as I told Gabriel and Nafeti yesterday, what Mark would want us to do is get out to the villages and continue his work.
Our prayers are with you now in this difficult time.
Kwa Herini,
Don and Karen
Don and Karen
Many people here in Iringa Town have asked us to express their condolances to you. I will miss some, but Terry you know who they are; the next door neighbor in C-5, The other older Indian man downstairs, Andy the vet at Neema, Marks buddies at Gapco Service (Karen asks why we always get fuel there, and I said because Mark said to!). Tumaini is posting notices with pictures of Mark around the campus, because as Gabriel told me, "Mark was part of this University". Iteweni, the young woman that is working to establish SACOS in the villages told me she only met Mark once, but she remembered Babu Mzee. Who could forget. And Ziata, who when Karen told her today said something we didn''t understand, then folded both of her hands over her heart.
Karen and I are both sad that we can not be there with you at this time, but as I told Gabriel and Nafeti yesterday, what Mark would want us to do is get out to the villages and continue his work.
Our prayers are with you now in this difficult time.
Kwa Herini,
Don and Karen
Don and Karen
Message from Jim and Marlys Riess
June 16, 2011 7:27 AM
Terry and family, it has been a number of years since Mark visited us in Fulda and though we talked on a few occasions, one always wishes more time had been shared. Our deepest sympathy to you and yours - the video was excellent and Mark''s life was indeed full.
Jim and Marlys Riess
Jim and Marlys Riess
Message from Darrell & Diana Jones
June 15, 2011 7:49 PM
Terry and family,
We were so sad to hear of Mark''s passing to be home with the Lord. We know he''s rejoicing and celebrating in Heaven, his reward for a job well done, however those left behind must really feel a deep loss and profound sadness for his very real presence.
He added such fun to the times we all spent together on the trail and around a campfire. There was only one Mark! We chuckle even now thinking about some of his unbelieveable stories and his delivery! Our love and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Darrell & Diana
We were so sad to hear of Mark''s passing to be home with the Lord. We know he''s rejoicing and celebrating in Heaven, his reward for a job well done, however those left behind must really feel a deep loss and profound sadness for his very real presence.
He added such fun to the times we all spent together on the trail and around a campfire. There was only one Mark! We chuckle even now thinking about some of his unbelieveable stories and his delivery! Our love and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Darrell & Diana
Message from Mary and Dick Stuckmayer
June 15, 2011 7:29 PM
Though we only spent one day with Mark - the day we golfed Geneva Golf Course - we experienced what a wonderful man he was. We will always treasure our good time with the two of you. You have many wonderful memories to cherish of all the life experiences you and Mark shared together and the closeness to God you shared. He will always be with you spiritually and he left many lessons both spiritual and practical to people around the world. You, your family and all those his life has touch have been very blessed. God bless all of you. You are in our prayers.
Message from Jeanne Nash Hoffmann
June 15, 2011 7:10 PM
You have no idea the lives that you and Mark have touched. God has worked miracles through both of you. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Message from DJ and Melissa Lura
June 15, 2011 4:12 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Terry. God bless you and keep you. May we all find comfort in the promise of Christ. Because he lives we shall live also, even if we must say goodbye for a short time.
God''s Peace,
DJ and Mel
God''s Peace,
DJ and Mel
Message from Beryl
June 15, 2011 3:11 PM
Terry and Family,
We send our deepest sympathy and also rejoice that Mark is at peace and enjoying his time with loved ones right now.Mark lived his belief each and every day to all of us who were so fortunate to know and love him. May our Loving God now give all of you peace and comfort and contentment. He was a living testimony of what God can do in each of our lives. And as I have said many times, here''s one last hug for you Mark. We shall all miss those huge hugs each and every time we saw you at church or out and about. I know there are tons of hugs happening in Heaven right now.
Love to all
Gary and Beryl
We send our deepest sympathy and also rejoice that Mark is at peace and enjoying his time with loved ones right now.Mark lived his belief each and every day to all of us who were so fortunate to know and love him. May our Loving God now give all of you peace and comfort and contentment. He was a living testimony of what God can do in each of our lives. And as I have said many times, here''s one last hug for you Mark. We shall all miss those huge hugs each and every time we saw you at church or out and about. I know there are tons of hugs happening in Heaven right now.
Love to all
Gary and Beryl
Message from Kim and John Joos
June 15, 2011 9:28 AM
Terry and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Mark''s passing. Our thought are with you in the tough time. John and I, Kristi and her family and Kate are actually travelling to Rome, leaving tomorrow so will be unable to attend services. Please know our thought are with you and that the next time we are on the overlook at Zumbro Bottoms we will stop and remember all the wonderful times. We will miss Mark more than can ever be expressed here.
God grant quiet Peace,
Kim and John
We were so sad to hear of Mark''s passing. Our thought are with you in the tough time. John and I, Kristi and her family and Kate are actually travelling to Rome, leaving tomorrow so will be unable to attend services. Please know our thought are with you and that the next time we are on the overlook at Zumbro Bottoms we will stop and remember all the wonderful times. We will miss Mark more than can ever be expressed here.
God grant quiet Peace,
Kim and John
Message from Sharen and Ron Larson
June 15, 2011 8:58 AM
Terry we are so sorry for your loss, your families loss and the loss this earthly world has sustained. We prayed so hard for "Mark''''s Miracle", maybe he got it and it just was not ours. Our prayers continue with You and the family knowing Mark is no longer in need of them.
Ron is out of town on business and I have our yougest Granddaughter for a week so will be unable to make the funeral. But may God''''s Grace and Peace be with you as you heal theis tremendous loss.
Love Ron and Sharen
Ron is out of town on business and I have our yougest Granddaughter for a week so will be unable to make the funeral. But may God''''s Grace and Peace be with you as you heal theis tremendous loss.
Love Ron and Sharen
Message from Ron & Irene Lenz
June 15, 2011 2:45 AM
Mark was a part of our life for a very short time but his purity of faith will remain forever. Cole will pick up the banner and carry on.
Message from Ruby Bennett
June 14, 2011 10:53 PM
Terry, Ann, Billie and family, God''''s peace to you as you go through this time of grief. You are in my prayers. Ruby Bennett
Message from Marilyn Hallstrom
June 14, 2011 9:26 PM
With tears of sorrow and joy we remember Mark. His gracious kindness and laughter surrounded him as he did God''s work in the world. We are so thankful that the pain and suffering Mark experienced is gone. He fought the odds and we were blessed to have him in our midst. We pray for you - Terry, Billie, Ann, family and friends, so that all will know that God''s arms are around us as we celebrate Mark''s life in the days to come. Marilyn and Jim Hallstrom
Message from Mona Volden
June 14, 2011 6:55 PM
Terry, Ann, Billie and family - we are lifting you in our prayers and asking for God to give you peace at this time of Mark''s death. Mark was such a wonderful example to all that he met of being the hands of Christ. We have been blessed to have had him in our lives and have been included on his amazing journey. We know he has been welcomed into the kingdom of God with the words. "Well done, good and faithful servant". We love you and thank you for all the lives you have blessed across this world. John, Mona and Naomi Volden
Message from Tia Smith (Christiania Lutheran Church)
June 14, 2011 4:55 PM
It has been an amazing journey to follow Mark''s life and service in Jesus'' name.
Mark certainly was open to being the hands and feet of Christ, but mostly the love of Christ to many - including Brian and I.
What a good and faithful servant of God Mark was and will be remembered as.
May you all experiences God''s blessings at this time of Mark''s call home.
Tia Smith
Mark certainly was open to being the hands and feet of Christ, but mostly the love of Christ to many - including Brian and I.
What a good and faithful servant of God Mark was and will be remembered as.
May you all experiences God''s blessings at this time of Mark''s call home.
Tia Smith
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