Mark E. Saunders

Mark and I traveled to Mexico together several times, we biked together, and took a long trip to Thailand the year before the huge tsunami . We enjoyed the Cuates Cuetes restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, which faces the western setting sun. He also enjoyed the evening music thereabouts. In all our time together we never had a bad moment. I am missing him very much. He lived for many years 1.5 blocks from me in Madison. I often saw him 4 or 5 times a week. This is a huge loss. Dave

Sending our condolences to Mark's family. We are sorry for your loss. Mark was a good friend; we had many fun times enjoying American Players theater events. Picnics before hand and enjoying the late ride back to Madison. This was an annual event for many years. Mark and Dave also traveled to Brazil. They had great times there- so much so they forgot to come home. Back in Madison friends were wondering where they were. Getting a phone call desperately asking me to get them on a flight back to the US!! Many of Mark's birthdays shared with him after family events with him enjoying his favorite - cherry pie in celebration. And watching football games together after Thanksgiving desserts! Mark invited Dave and I to dance parties every New years eve- where we all had fun. Bing a Bong, at Pam and Mike's home, and Karaoke times at the High Noon.. Mark was always in high spirits, and such a great friend to be with.. We all enjoyed being together at pot lucks or dinners after WNB rides. Mark helped at the Beer and Stout contest, and we all enjoyed the fun of the event and selecting the winners! What a wonderful person, and he enriched our lives so very much- and so many others. He is missed, and will be so much missed. Rest in Peace good friend. RIP. Mary Strope and Dave Mitchell

We are deeply saddened to hear about Mark's passing. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time. A donation has been made to Mark's memorial bench at Yahara Place Park. -Harbour Investments, Inc

My sincere condolences to Mark's family. So sorry to learn of his passing. I really wish I had gotten to know him a whole lot better - beyond the Saunders' reunions of the 60's. May he rest in peace. - Cousin Gary, Danby, VT

Sending love and condolences to family and friends. You will be forever on my mind at all the outdoor neighborhood festivals. Grateful to share so many a Saturday morning playing "buckets". City league games and after game festivities are cherished memories.