Mark, (mrou50) wife wrote to me.

Jan4you
Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

Mark's last topic was "Hey Cabo, you win" written on Feb 22, with his last response to that post on Feb 23rd. He was going to stop CABO, even though it was working as he was so miserable. Remember?

Well a few moments ago, his wife just wrote to me to announce that he passed away.  

She wanted me to tell FoxHD and the rest of you, so I am. I will try to call her too. She also wanted to contact the guywho was a kindergarten teacher, do you know who that is?

Here is her email:

" It is with heavy heart that I am writing to you today. My husband Mark passed away on March 17, 2017 at home with me by his side. I need to get a (hold of) Fox etc. who supported him over the past four years. My children and I are so happy that he is not suffering anymore, but want to let people like you know how much your support meant to him. Please get a hold of them since I don't know hot wo. Take care of yourself. Patricia Roush

Here is Mark's obituary.

 

https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=62k7c57en6585&.lts=1490359224#mail

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  • Dave418
    Dave418 Member Posts: 95 Member
    #2
     Thoughts and prayer to his

    Cry Thoughts and prayer to his family and loved ones...

  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 Member Posts: 628 Member
    edited March 2017 #3
    Sympathy

    and condolences to his family. He was supportive and kind and sensitive on this site. God bless you Patricia and family. Cry

  • CRashster
    CRashster Member Posts: 241 Member
    edited March 2017 #4
    sorry.

    Haven't been around long, but I remember that post. Hard to lose one.

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 986 Member
    edited March 2017 #5
    Note too

    Mark's wife sent me a message, too, about his passing.  Mark and I had been in communication over the past couple months about a request I had asked of him.  If you had a chance to read his bio and some of his threads you quickly came to understand that on one side Mark was a fighter and had a tenacious attitude towards this cancer.  On the other side you could see the compassion and care that he had for his lovely wife, Patricia, his family and the members here.  That tenacious but compassionate attitude was the foundation of his posts. 

    God speed, Mark.

    Stub

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    edited March 2017 #6
    So sorry

    I went back and read a few of Mark's comments to me. Sad to hear he lost his battle. He fought well and tried his best.

     

    Icemantoo

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #7
    stub1969 said:

    Note too

    Mark's wife sent me a message, too, about his passing.  Mark and I had been in communication over the past couple months about a request I had asked of him.  If you had a chance to read his bio and some of his threads you quickly came to understand that on one side Mark was a fighter and had a tenacious attitude towards this cancer.  On the other side you could see the compassion and care that he had for his lovely wife, Patricia, his family and the members here.  That tenacious but compassionate attitude was the foundation of his posts. 

    God speed, Mark.

    Stub

    Stub, are you the

    Stub, are you the kindergarten teacher she wanted to reach?

    Jan

  • donna_lee
    donna_lee Member Posts: 1,045 Member
    edited March 2017 #8
    Took the wind out my sails

    It's always hard to hear the news of a buddy's passing.  Once we get to the point of joking around, telling our innermost thoughts, etc., we want all of us to feelinvincible.  It's tough to admit we aren't.

    My thoughts are with the family.  Hugs to you.

    donna_lee

     

  • Steve.Adam
    Steve.Adam Member Posts: 463 Member
    #9
    A very nice guy

    That is sad news. He seemed like a very nice guy.

    Steve.

  • daisybud
    daisybud Member Posts: 541 Member
    #10
    Prayers

    Prayers to his family.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #11
    A big gut sock

    I can't stand it anymore. I feel like I just fell off the roof. Be at peace my friend. FLY.

  • Srashedb
    Srashedb Member Posts: 482 Member
    #12
    Thanks

    Jan: very sad news; he truly fought this wretched disease and had stopped Cabo for quality of life. It was not very long but it is my hope that it was a special time.

    if you connect with his wife again, please let her know that we are all the richer for having known him.

    Sarah

  • Pandabear1011
    Pandabear1011 Member Posts: 123 Member
    #13
    Heartbreaking! My deepest

    Heartbreaking! My deepest sympathy to Mark's family.

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    #14
    I am very sad to hear about

    I am very sad to hear about this. Mark was a warm and compassionate man who put others' needs and fears ahead of his own. He remained optimistic throughout all his struggles. I admired him and valued his input.

    Please pass on our condolences to his wonderful family, Jan. Rest in peace, Mark.  4

  • BoondockSaint
    BoondockSaint Member Posts: 242 Member
    edited March 2017 #15
    So sorry to hear this.

    So sorry to hear this. prayers for his family and friends. 

  • Allochka
    Allochka Member Posts: 1,074 Member
    edited March 2017 #16
    Very very sad... Dear Mark,

    Very very sad... Dear Mark, rest in peace... Condolences to his family... 

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #17
    Mrou

    Marks obit is under his name , Mark Rouska,Oregon obituaries.

    For some reason the link doesn't work for me.

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    edited March 2017 #18
    Sorry, that obviously did not

    Sorry, that obviously did not work. I was copying/pasting her copy sent to me via an email. Here is the link that goes to his public obit. You may have to type all the words in if it doesn't click on.

    http://oregon.obituaries.funeral.com/2017/03/22/mark-rouska-2/

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #19
    Jan4you said:

    Sorry, that obviously did not

    Sorry, that obviously did not work. I was copying/pasting her copy sent to me via an email. Here is the link that goes to his public obit. You may have to type all the words in if it doesn't click on.

    http://oregon.obituaries.funeral.com/2017/03/22/mark-rouska-2/

    Seems our program here doesn

    Seems our program here doesn't allow me to send a link.

    So in your search engine,  type in Mark Rouska, Eastern Oregonian obituaries or type in ALL the words I posted and you'll get to his obituary. It is quite interesting. What a guy! RiP dear Mark.

    Jan

  • medic1971
    medic1971 Member Posts: 225 Member
    edited March 2017 #20
    Jan4you said:

    Sorry, that obviously did not

    Sorry, that obviously did not work. I was copying/pasting her copy sent to me via an email. Here is the link that goes to his public obit. You may have to type all the words in if it doesn't click on.

    http://oregon.obituaries.funeral.com/2017/03/22/mark-rouska-2/

    Let me see if I can link it

    Mark Rouska Obituary

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #21
    medic1971 said:

    Let me see if I can link it

    Mark Rouska Obituary

    Thanks Medic, that worked~

    Thanks Medic, that worked~

    I encourage folks here to write comments on this obit so the family can read YOUR experience and words for Mark and his family.

    Hugs, Jan

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