Mark Bartholomew, 67, of Waco, lost his battle with ALS on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Park Lake Drive Baptist Church, 3701 N. 27th Street, in Waco
Mark was born October 10, 1950 in Glen Cove, New York to Frank and Edith Bartholomew. Both parents have preceded him in death along with his sister, Patricia Cavaco.
Mark is survived by his wife, Phyllis; eight children; Laurie Wright and husband, Brian of Las Vegas, NV., Jack Bartholomew of Las Vegas, NV., Gary Hallett and wife, Brenda of Fayetteville, NC., Scott Hallett and wife, Angie of VA., Ricky Bartholomew of Brockton, MA and Sherry Bartholomew of Las Vegas, NV., and step-children, Jason Comstock of Tacoma, WA. and Kelly Jensen and husband, Frank of Questa, NM; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Bartholomew and wife, Sue of Omro, WI, David Bartholomew of The Villages, FL and Neil Bartholomew of Omro, WI.; brother-in-law, Charles Cavaco of Las Vegas, NV.; and many nieces and nephews.
Mark grew up with his family on Long Island, NY. He joined the US Air Force in 1968 and was overseas during the Vietnam era. After returning home he moved to Las Vegas. He worked in the Rent-To-Own business over 18 years. He had his own business for a few years selling Profiles International products until he was asked to join the corporate office in Waco as a Sales VP moving him from Las Vegas to Waco where he worked for 15 years.
Mark met his wife, Phyllis, in 1984. They have been together for 34 years. They attend Park Lake Drive Baptist Church. Mark shared his love for the Lord as a Deacon for the church with his passion in the prison ministry at the Mart Juvenile Corrections facility for seven years. The church has been their family for over 15 years.
Many thanks go out to the VA who through the Grace of God made his struggle bearable, the Visiting Angels, especially Martha Evans, Providence 4th floor South nursing staff and the Providence Hospice Place for allowing his peaceful passing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Mark’s memory to the ALS Association of Texas or Park Lake Drive Baptist Church, 3701 N. 27th Street Waco, TX 76708
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Park Lake Drive Baptist Church , 3701 N. 27th St.; Waco, TX 76708
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Phyllis, I’m so sorry. His legacy and smile will live on and be remembered by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Mark definitely made this world a better place. ❤️
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing away. Such a gentleman. Warm, engaging, and always positive. He will be long remembered by so many who were touched by him.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mark was such an inspiration and always had a positive attitude. He will be greatly missed.
Uncle Mark,
I only met you a couple of times, but you were always kind. You treated my Aunt and cousins well and were a loving husband, father and grandfather and for that you will be remembered warmly. Your passing brings both relief and painful devastation. May your soul not only rest in peace but soar with eagles and brighten the universe with your lovingly positive energy. May you live on in the lives of those whose lives you filled with love, joy and peace.
Your loving niece,
Talitha
I’ll always remember Mark for his kindness and for his famous words on Thursday mornings, “Good Morning BNI”. So sorry for your loss. You finished the race strong
My sincere condolences and prayers to Phyllis and the family. Mark was a special friend and a great mentor while I was a Strategic Business Partner for Profiles International. A grand gentleman who will be dearly missed.
R.I.P. Mark Bartholomew
I am sorry to see Mark go but he is now without pain and frustration. Mark made a hugh difference in my life and became a very good friend and trusted advisor. I will miss our calls.
Mark I rejoice that you are home with the Lord. That gives peace and comfort to my sister, Phyllis. You were a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and Pawpaw. You will live on in a spiritqual legacy of those you loved. I was honored to be your sister in law
Becky Dieter
During the Profiles years Mark and I were close. I started my career with Mark as my VP, then I was recruited to Profiles Corporate and move down to Waco. Mark and Phyllis even recommended our Real Estate agent for our new house in Hewitt. Through the years Mark would help me with many of those random mechanical type things that would come up at the house. Helping me to punch set a bunch of screws on a lawn mower, or giving advise on the car. Mark was a heck of a mechanic. One time he helped me jump start an old Harley and drove it back to my house in the pouring rain. I immediately rolled down the windows on my car and opened the sun roof. This way we were both getting soaked. He gave me the finger, but in a nice way. :)… Anybody that worked with Mark will remember one thing very specific about Mark. He always answered a question with another question. So what do you think about that? do you think that’s the best way to proceed, etc. Mark that’s what I am asking you, how about a real answer. He would just smile and give you that look that said “it would be better if you figured this out, if I gave you the answer what would you learn.” Unfortunately I will not be able to make it up to Waco for the services, due to a prior commitment I can not get out of. So I want to take this time to wish Phyllis and the family my condolences, and to close by saying that Mark will be missed. RIP Mark!
Sincerely
Harley Groff
Mark was one of the kindest and upbeat people I have ever met! Always smiling, even in the midst of the horrible struggle he had to endure. I will always remember his smiling face and the joy he had for life and his work. Bless you Phyllis, we are praying for you.
Sincerely,
Donna Muhlman
I just saw this and needless to say I am very sad at the passing of your dear husband and my dear friend. Mark was one of my champions during his time at Profiles International and went to bat for me on countless occassions.
I don’t use facebook very much and just didn’t see this obituary until today August 16th.
God bless Phyllis and the family of dear Mark
Aloha Phyllis and Ohana,
I was searching for people from my past and cane across this obituary notice. First of all, my condolences to all of you.
My recollection of Mark dates all the way back to 1984-1986, Mark and Phyllis were in Hawaii, Mark was the Operations Manager for Canyon TV and Appliance Rentals on Oahu, he hired me as a CSR on maui, when the Maui store first opened.
He was very engaged in every aspect of being a caring human being, he was kind, generous and always smiling. In fact his smile was infectious.
Although, it saddens me to know he was taken so soon, it brightens me to know that we will see him one day, soon and very soon. Phyllis and family, may God continually bless and keep you, now and forevermore, in Jesus name. Amen.
Aloha, Duane Kamai
Canyon TV and Appliance Rentals