A very SPECIAL request from MotoMarie

[fatherandson]

At the request of Marie and the Weissenborn family, it is with a very heavy heart that I am writing to inform you that Mark passed away this morning.

Marie made it very clear that she wanted the DRN members to know the visitation and funeral arrangements. The visitation schedule will be on Friday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home - 4145 Chicago Dr. Grandville, MI (616-534-8656). This location is on the SW side of Grand Rapids - nearest cross streets - Wilson Ave and 28th St. The funeral will be on Saturday at 11:00 - Standale Reformed Church - 202 Cummings St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI
(nearest cross roads - Wilson Ave and Lake Michigan Drive).

RIP MWEISSEN

 

[BadgerMan]

Thanks for posting Mike.

Godspeed to our wonderful friend.

 

[Smit-Dog]

MotoWeissen will be greatly missed... :(

 

[bross]

God speed, Mark. My condolences to the Weissenborn family, may God be with you.

 

[Okiewan]

Godspeed brother.

 

[SPARKEY]

God be with you.

 

[YZMAN400]

God Speed Mark....you will be missed :(

 

[Uchytil]

I'll miss ya, God speed my friend.

 

[KiwiBird]

Godspeed Mark, my condolences to his family and friends.

 

[squeaky]

I am very sorry to hear this - my thoughts are with family and friends of MWEISSEN.

 

[Timr]

Godspeed Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

 

[Circuit Rider]

In his memory

Dear Friends on bikes,

I spent some time with the family today, they seem to be bearing up as well as can be expected.

Marie asked about a special place where Mark's dirt biking friends might want to have their donations of money sent.

The boys kinda ruled out AMA and CCC... but I suggested the Family Enduro Series. Placques for tree planters, etc. etc.

Marie is open to suggestions.

Maybe we'll see some of you Saturday,

Mike Sr.

 

[Fred T]

We Michigan guys all met through these message boards on the DRN, and thats how I met Mark. I've known mark since about 2002 and it's his fault I ended up on a KTM after he let me test ride his 2002 250 EXC. Man that thing was awesome compared to my KDX. So I got one that August. Thanks Mark for that test ride buddy!

Mark had a passion for tinkering with his bikes and was very passionate about them looking good. I remember him bringing home his 450 and his pride and joy the KTM 950. He really love his KTM's. These past few years were difficult for Mark with his health since about the fall of 2004. But even after a liver transplant and many visits to mayo clinic he always figured out a way to sneak in a ride when every he felt like it. I last saw Mark late this October at our "Trailfest" trail ride where he still had enough strength to ride his 450 that day in Dual Sport Mode on the 2 tracks. It was good to see him out there doing what he loved, he had a great big smile on his face that day. Thats how I will remember him.

I am saddened to see such a young man go so early and leave a loving family behind.

Farewell Mark....

 

[D.LEATHERS]

I Am Very Blessed To Have Met Mark. I Was Up At The Lmc Club Grounds Getting Packed Up To Go Home, And In Rolls A Ktm 950 Adventure, I Knew Imediately Who It Was From Reading His Posts On Drn About His New Toy. It Was Mark Out For A Ride And Looking For Mike Sr. We Had A Wonderful Conversation While I Was Drooling Over His 950, What A Sweet Ride And A Super Nice Guy Who Shares Our Great Passion For Dirt Bikes. He Will Surely Be Deeply Missed By All Of Us. God Bless Mark. I Will Think Of You Often.

Dvae Leathers.

 

[Asrith]

Mark will be missed, I was fortunate enough to talk with Mark on several emails over the years and got to ride with him at the fall trailfest of 02. Mark was the only witness to a nasty spill I took in the woods on my cr 250. We had some great emails, and Mark was always very helpful.
I will miss Mark, and remember him always.
God bless Mark and his family.
Jim Smith

 

[MXGirl230]

Godspeed Mark

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family.

-Tracie & Phil-

 

[Magoo]

RIP Mark.
I never met Mark in person, but I exchanged several emails and PMs with him when I learned about my brothers cancer. Its a scary time when you find out about this disease and its affecting someone you love. Mark helped me to understand some of the issues we'd be facing. He was thankful for his own "second chance" and he told me that he really felt it was important for him to help others that might be facing the same situation. And he WAS helpful (and genuine) in his concern and offers of encouragement, as well as sharing any insight and thoughts he thought could assist. He followed up regularly; and offered condolences when my brother lost his fight.
I hope that the comfort of the warm and sincere wishes for Marks family, that come from the stories of Marks life and his strong character, can help them at this time.
He even touched the lives of some he never met; he'll be missed by many that we'll never know.

 

[2TrakR]

Very sad news indeed.
I find some solace in the fact that Mark was able to extend his joyous life with his friends & family, enjoying what he did, even if it was for much too short of time.

 

[V-man]

Mark is very special in our hearts, brave in his life and an example of how we should live life to the fullest. Godspeed, brother.

 

[OVER 50]

God's speed Mark. I had the pleasure to share some great single track with him last spring,he'll be greatly missed.

 

[bsmith]

Rest in piece Mark! My condolences to the family and friends!

 

[tdunn976]

Godspeed to Mark and Our prayers for his family. Although I bleed green, I know they ride KTM's in Heaven

 

[woodsy]

When I spoke to Mark a couple weeks ago he shared with me that he was loosing his battle with cancer. I cried on the phone as he told me of his pain and yet was AMAZED a how openly and sweetly he made plans with me to go out west next year on our bikes. I heard in his voice one last time of the PRIDE that he had in his sons and daughter. He told me with GREAT pride about some of the battles that his family was overcoming and he could not stop talking about this! We also talked about some of his dear friends that had been working on Maries car and how they had been such a HUGE blessing to the family. He also reminded me of what a sweet wife God had blessed him with.
Mark NEVER quit fighting the horrible desease that haunted him and he did indeed keep riding as long as he could!! A true example to all of us.
Godspeed Brother - we love and miss you!!
Woodsy

 

[Z-8]

Rest in peace Mark. Your family will be in our prayers.
Very sad news.

 

[SpDyKen]

Mark's lessons to us all will continue for many years. Godspeed, Mark, you will be missed!