Mark Allen Sayer
January 22, 1957 ~ May 8, 2012
Mark Allen Sayer, 55, of North Edwards, California, died May 8, 2012. Mr. Sayer was born January 22, 1957, in Japan, to the late John Nelson Sayer and Martha “Pat” (Ramsey) Briley.
Mr. Sayer worked at Edwards Air Force Base as an Aerial Ground Equipment mechanic, as a civilian for the United States Air Force. He proudly served in the USAF for eight years and was honorably discharged in 1982. He enjoyed cartoons, guns, and John Wayne films.
In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Sayer.
Survivors include his brothers, Larry, Phillip, and Brian Sayer; sisters, Cindy Daughery and Carla Jones; long-time friend, Troy Fruge`; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 10 a.m. Rev. Arthur Brown will officiate. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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What a sweet young man. So gentle and kind. Wonderful Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend!
Mark & I at Hoover dam – December 2011. God rest you well, my old and dear friend.
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Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Love, Edie and Jack
There was a memorial service in Chapel on Edwards Air Force Base. Mark’s supervisor and dear friend shared a story about Mark. Mark called him and asked if he could use his garage to build something. Mark came to garage with a load of boards. When asked what he was up to, Mark replied that he was going to build a house for someone. Mark went about his work and built a large box. When asked what this was about, Mark replied that it was a home for a man, homeless, and living in the desert. This man has emotional issues and would not go into a house because of prior painful issues in his life. Mark could not stand the fact that the man was living out in the desert without protection. Mark took the box out into the Mojave Desert, to where this man stayed, and left the box for him. This homeless man lived in this box (home) for several months. Then he disappeared. “Mark always looked out for the person who was ‘down and out’ in his world”.
Its nothing like earth shattering and deep, but…. I remember when Mark, myself, and Keith were going to the movies one night. (this being while Grandma was still sick) It was one of the first times that Mark had driven in the snow and he was freaking out. We came to an intersection that normally you could see the concrete median seperating the two lanes, but with the plowed snow it looked like a line of just really high snow, and of course I had no clue what the area’s roads were like because I couldn’t drive yet. Well, once there was an opening in traffic Mark pumped the gas and we shot forward. Then at the last second we recognized the concrete median that was pretty big and would have destroyed the rental car, he turned sharp and hard facing the approaching traffic. And then WE WENT INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC, like straight for them, of course Mark was laughing evilily by this time and we turned off before it got too bad. But that was pretty messy and funny.
I only remember meeting Mark once, but that one time was a joy. My way of knowing him was through the voice of his brother, Larry. Larry’s love for him was always evident and lets me know that Mark was a person who deserved respect and admiration.
Mark was a regular at one online forum I happen to hang out on. From his posts, he came across as a really nice guy, generous, always willing to listen, and fanatical about a certain Don Bluth movie. We’ve only just discovered today of his passing. Many of us had never met him in person. But that doesn’t mean we’re not going to miss him. From all your friends at the AC.
Thank You so much for your kind words.
He was always a bit of Sushine and fun on the Acorn Cafe forum. Everyone from there will miss him dearly and hope he rests in peace.
Mark was a good friend of mine. Even donated some toys to my brother’s first baby. I have never met in him in real life, but in the online world, he was truly one of the bests. I too didn’t know until just today that he had passed. May he R.I.P. From your friend at the Cafe. Daniel P.
May he rest in peace, and find happiness and joy in the life he’s now joined. Farewell, good sir….we’ll leave a light on for you. Always. Charlie P. Acorn Cafe Moderator
Rest in Peace old friend, Rest in peace, you have deserved it. You’ll be missed… – Astrid aka Saj. Acorn Cafe Member
I remember Mark as a genuinely kind guy, albeit mostly via online communication. I’m shocked to hear of his passing only now but my feelings about his passing remain the same as if it happened yesterday. I wish him the best and may he rest in peace. Alain Antwerp, Belgium
To the family of Mark Allen Sayer, My name is Adam Garcia, otherwise known as ‘Nimhster’ on forums and other websites, that also lives in California. Mark was a member of my Secret of NIMH fan forum called ‘The NIMH Lodge’ and originally joined back in 2006 before the first one shut down. He rejoined as soon as I got the new one up and working this year. He was a well-respected person and we were fortunate to have him with us. Mark always had something to contribute and never said anything negative about anyone. An overall awesome person to chat with via online, and I would have loved to meet him in person. After learning about his passing on June 4, 2012, I just didn’t want to believe it. He was always starting conversations and sharing his love for animation with others. I have seen him active online almost every time I logged in, posting on one website to another. In the middle of May, I knew something wasn’t quite right; he hadn’t made a posting on any site he was a regular on. I eventually found out what happened after being informed by another one of Mark’s online friends. To this day, I check his NIMH website from time to time and wait eagerly for a message from him on my site; but sadly, I will never get to view another update, or read another friendly message from Mark ever again… I am forever awaiting his return… I miss Mark very much, he was a very close friend and one of the first I’ve met online. I wish there were more people just as kind and awesome as Mark was. If anyone from the family of Mark Allen Sayer find this message, you can contact me through my email at nimhster93@comcast.net. I will be more than happy to share the memories I had with Mark. Rest in Peace Mark Sayer, please shine some light on us all from time to time! ~A mourning friend, Adam ‘Nimhster’ Garcia
Thank you so much for your kinds words and offer of support. I will have his brother, Larry, read your post. Mark passed away May 8th. Massive heart attach, suddenly. Thank you for remembering him. He is back home again in Indiana now.
Happy Birthday Mark, I still miss talking to you. -Adam