Passed away suddenly at Victoria, BC on 11 November 2010 at the age of 35 years. Born in Calgary, AB on 28 October 1975.
Survived by his loving parents Donna and David Henderson. Lovingly remembered by his sister Andrea (Alexandre) of Toronto, and his soul-mate and love of his life, Jennifer. Also remembered by his aunts – Patricia, Jan, Kim, Eleanor, Lorraine, Marilyn, and Chris.
Mark was warm-hearted, caring, and generous ~ truly valued by his many friends.
An electronics technician and horticulturalist by training, Mark had both a mechanical and creative mind. He loved to tinker with bicycles and cars, puzzles and word games. Most of all, Mark adored gardening ~ designing beautiful spaces rich with color and vibrancy. He felt absolutely at home in the outdoors, savouring long walks, night skies, camping, and building beach fires, no matter the weather.
We all greatly miss Mark, and hold him in our hearts.
A family service was previously held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Place, Victoria or the Salvation Army.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Remembering camping with Mark many times, once shortly after he started our fire(which he usually did). some students that had just graduated high school approached us and offered money to start their fire. We laughed and Mark refused the money and started the fire. That’s just the type of person he was. Love u n miss u bro
Love is the voice under all silences;
the hope which has no opposite in fear,
the strength so strong mere force is feeble,
the truth more first than sun,
more last than star
e e cummings
Dave, Donna and Andrea:
We can only try to imagine the loss you are all feeling at this time. We must truly believe that Mark in his short life time accomplished all that he was to do here on earth. We are praying for God’s peace and comfort at this time and in the weeks to come.
Elaine