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Memories for Mark From: Steve Bray It is very sad to hear of Mark's unexpected passing. I met
Mark and became friends with him at field trials we both attended.
He always was a upbeat and positive person with a ready smile.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: David Lybeck I am so sad to hear of the death of Mark. What a terrible shocking loss. I will never forget the fun times we had at the ND Retriever Club. Mark came often to judge our trials and run his dogs like Penny for one. God bless the family of Mark. David --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim and Linda McDowall We only met Mark two years ago, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Phil & Nancy Macmillan Our condolences to Denise and all the family on Mark's sudden and tragic passing. He will be greatly missed by all his dog friends in Canada. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Doug Hoffman - Bismarck What a heart and neat man. Always had fun being around the labs, and a blast to be shooting with him at the trials. We shall see him in heaven. Best to family. Diana and Doug --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeff Niedens, family, (and Blackie) Mark and I hunted together and talked on the phone a lot. The hunting was always good because we both understood that it was about the place you were, the people you were with, and the good dogs, rather than how many birds you were shooting. I will think of Mark when I hunt and see birds on the wing or a beautiful sunrise or Ace(Blackie) make a retrieve. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeffrey L. Sheets I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a law school class mate of Mark's and was very sorry to hear of this loss. Please let me know if you need anything. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lee Hays Romano and Family Our deepest condolences to those friends and family who loved
Mark, as we did. As children, he was the next best thing to a
brother that I had. It is gratifying to know that in adulthood,
he found a loving wife, interesting work, hobbies that he loved
enough to turn into a lifestyle, and a love for the great outdoors.
He shall be dearly missed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lee E. Armstrong I'm so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I graduated law school with Mark in 1992. I spent some time in Minot and ran into Mark a couple of times around town. I can remember driving down Hwy. No. 2 and spotting Mark working his dogs in the little foothills around his place in Burlington. My best wishes for Denise and the rest of the family. Lee E. Armstrong --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom & Agnes Mitchell We extend our sympathy, understanding and encourgement to you and your family both now and in the future. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ann Hutchinson You are in my thoughts and prayers. Though we are miles apart, please know that you are loved and that your friends are grieving with you. With heartfelt sympathies, Ann --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marg & Tom Murray Denise and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Suzanne and Gerald Braddock Our hearts are broken over your loss. Gerald and I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: David Unkenholz Mark and I met on the first day of law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law back in 1989. We enjoyed many laughs and stories throughout the ensuing three years of law school. We also had the chance to share time afield chasing birds and watching dogs. Recent years have diminished the amount of contact we had, but not the vivid memories of those glorious days in the field. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jimmy and Ann Vessell Rusty, Betsy and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bob and Mimi Chrystal Dear Denise and extended Family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Vicky Trainor It was very sad to hear of the sudden and unexpected loss
of Mark. I have read many stories and thoughts about him on retrievertraining.net.
As a member of the RTF family, Mark will be missed by many. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Terry and Carrie Bush Denise and family; please accept our condolences... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lawrence King I had the pleasure of attending law school with Mark. We were in a study group together (there were actually about 5 of us and occasionally his dog would join us). Mark was a great guy and I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. My thoughts go out to Denise and his whole family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Nancy Beck My sympathy is with you in this time of loss.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ron and Meg Carey Dear Denise, Rusty, Betsy and Elizabeth, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Chad Engels I am so sorry to hear of the loss of our friend Mark Hays.
He was truly a shining light - full of spirit, energy, and enthusiasm
for life. I will remember Mark as someone who always made people
smile and feel good about themselves. He was quick with a joke!
I knew Mark from field trials, and in a short amount of time
came to consider him a friend. Mark was always there to lend
a hand at the North Dakota Retriever Club field trials in Fargo,
where he has many friends who will miss him. My deepest sympathy
to his wife and family, God bless his soul. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Linda Holm Cousin Denise, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denise and Family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Harry and Sheila Bolick From us and from the Covenant Sunday School Class of the First
Presbyterian Church of Greenville SC - We know this grief is
hard to bear, but with the knowledge of God's love, it will surely
give your family strength. May the Holy Spirit give you extra
strength. Our love goes out to you and the Hayes family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Charles and Helen Carlberg We were so saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you at this time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ross Sundeen Denise, I am so sorry to hear about Mark. Mark helped me survive my first year of law school, when he was a second year; and we spent time together after that hunting "rooster birds" in Western North Dakota with Spence and other labs of choice. I saw a bumper yesterday that made me think of Mark. It read "Someday I hope to be half the man my dog thinks I am." Well, Mark was all of that and more. I feel very fortunate to have known him personally and professionally. He will be missed. God bless. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: John and Janice McCann Mark Hays entered our family s life when he swept our daughter
Denise off her feet and they began a life together. I remember
watching TV the summer they met and seeing an interview with
a very self assured southern accented young intern lawyer for
a local law firm and later found out this was Denise s Mark.
We didn t actually meet him until the following year after Denise
had completed law school and moved back to ND. Ironic that a
ND girl had to go east to complete her law degree and a boy from
the east had come to ND to complete his law degree but regardless
their paths crossed and from that time on they traveled the road
of life together. He became a son to us and we enjoyed having
him around we only wish he could have been with us longer. Who
s going to eat the left over mashed potatoes now? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Burton and Kim (Rostad) Maroney Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Burt and Kim --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tammy Kear Denise, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lauren Tyson I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your grieving
hours. May Mark rest in peace. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Steve and Cheryl Ashby May God's loving comfort surround you and your memories sustain you until you are able to see Mark again in God's glorious presence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tim and Leslie Rodgers We, as the Vicksburg Church Family of Rusty and Betsy, have grown to love them so much. Our hearts ache over their loss. We extend our prayers over Rusty, Betsy, Denise, and all of the rest of the family. God bless you all, and we pray that God's grace and comfort will sustain you through this difficult time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Brian Schulenberg and Family My family and I had the honor of knowing Mark for the past
13 years. He and I spent a lot of time out in the fields sitting
in the early morning next to our favorite duck pond, the "Honey
Hole" waiting for the first flock of ducks to come in for
the morning. My family and I didn't have a chance to see him
for 3 years while we were out of state but I looked forward to
getting back to North Dakota this past season so that we could
share those times again. Two of the fondest memories I have were
when my wife was pregnant with our second child Mark came up
with the idea to name the baby Drake Remington so that we might
be able to get a free shotgun. The other memorable time was a
couple of weeks before Christmas when he came over to the house
because we were going Pheasant hunting and when I went down in
the basement he had my wife opening one of my presents because
he knew she bought me new goose decoys and he wanted to see them.
I will miss those days in the field! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ernie & Jude Proctor, Ophelia, VA Dear Denise, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dan Ness I am very saddened to hear of Marks Passing. The twelve or
so years i knew Mark every minute of it was a joy. Marks knowledge
of the field trial game and his willingess to share his knowledge
to beginners in the sport, like myself was second to none. My
first major stake ribbon was at Minot and i remember Mark walking
clear across the grounds to shake my hand and congratulate me.
Mark will be missed dearly by all of us in the sport but Mark
will never be forgotten. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mark & Candi Buckner Denise & Family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bud & Tammy Denise,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mark & Lucy Burks Dear Denise and family; --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Susan @ Souris Valley Humane Society Denise: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Kelly & Lauri Sorensen Denise and Family: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Joe and Carol Payne To Betsy and Dr. Russell Hays - we love you, we respect and miss you very much from First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC. This tragedy is so sad, our prayers and thoughts of love are with you moment by moment. Know that we are your Christian friends and grieve with you for your loss of this beautiful son. God's blessings upon you both. Carol & Joe Payne --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Laura Kay and Fred Peyton Dear Betsy and Rusty, We are so so sorry about your loss of your dear son, Mark. Our entire church family is grieving with you, and we are praying fervently that you and Denise and all your family experience God's great peace and comfort at this difficult time. We will continue to pray, and we will all be here for you when you return to Vicksburg. Much love, Laura Kay and Fred --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dennis Danculovich Dear Denise and Family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lynn Troy & Bo Taylor Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Denise and family. Mark will be missed as he was a big part of the retriever world. He was always there to help and brought people together. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Charles and Yvonne Hays As big a shock as it was for us in the field trial community
to learn of Mark's untimely passing, we are sure it must be very
difficult for his family. Hopefully, you can find comfort in
knowing he had many friends and was well respected. Please accept
our heartfelt sympathy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: George Goodwin My thoughts are with you during this period, Rusty. My deepest felt sympathy for you and your family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
