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OBITUARY
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mark Grieves on August 27, 2020 with his loving wife by his side.
Mark was born in Washington Courthouse, Ohio to Donald Grieves and Shelbagean Grieves. He was born on April 23, 1958 ( age 62) and attended high school at Gahana Lincoln in addition to attending Ohio State University. He married Sylvia DeFazio on September 20, 1998 in Maui, Hawaii and resided in Dallas,... see moreIt is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mark Grieves on August 27, 2020 with his loving wife by his side.
Mark was born in Washington Courthouse, Ohio to Donald Grieves and Shelbagean Grieves. He was born on April 23, 1958 ( age 62) and attended high school at Gahana Lincoln in addition to attending Ohio State University. He married Sylvia DeFazio on September 20, 1998 in Maui, Hawaii and resided in Dallas, TX since 1997. He worked as CEO of Financial Services Industries for a number of years before his illness. Mark was passionate about traveling, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and was a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan. He had a fun, witty, adventurous and humorous personality that will be missed by all that knew him.
Mark is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Owen and Laura Lowe and George and Lillian Grieves; in addition to numerous aunts and uncles. Mark is survived by spouse, Sylvia Grieves; brother, Dan Grieves (Dawn); sisters Melody Buskirk (Harry) and Lisa Woodward; parents Donald and Shelbagean Grieves; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held at Gateway Church 7125 Legacy Dr. Frisco TX 75034 September 30 th 1:00PM (Masks are required in the church) A celebration of life will follow after the service and will be announced at that time. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and to the Vitas Hospice team.
Donations may be made in Mark’s honor to the Parkinsons Foundation.
Sylvia, we are very lucky to have such nice next door neighbors these past 10 years in you and Mark (and Tootie). I can only imagine how someone else might have reacted to the arrow shot into your yard by our then 11 yr old soon after we moved in. ... moreSylvia, we are very lucky to have such nice next door neighbors these past 10 years in you and Mark (and Tootie). I can only imagine how someone else might have reacted to the arrow shot into your yard by our then 11 yr old soon after we moved in. (Hunger Games was a THING ya know!) Mark was very understanding and let McK retrieve that wayward arrow. The service was so very nice and I loved hearing the stories of y'all. Please know we are here for you over the next few days, weeks and months. xo
Much Love and Peace to you,
Mike, Kasey & McKenzie Porter less
Dear Sylvia, we hope that you can stay strong in these days ahead and retain fond memories of the great man that Mark was. The memorial service yesterday was a beautiful tribute to Mark, and it was nice to hear some of touching stories shared about him.... moreDear Sylvia, we hope that you can stay strong in these days ahead and retain fond memories of the great man that Mark was. The memorial service yesterday was a beautiful tribute to Mark, and it was nice to hear some of touching stories shared about him. Best from Pavi, Veda and Neil. less
I am so sorry for your loss Sylvia. There are no words can make it easier living without him. I am here for you! We can do this together!!! He will be missed!!! His body might be gone, but his spirit is still here!!! Love you lots!!!
My condolences go out to my aunt Sylvia and the grieves family sorry for your loss. God looked down and saw my uncle struggling so he called him up in heaven to suffer no more, uncle mark you will be missed deeply you are a great man! Was sad that I only... moreMy condolences go out to my aunt Sylvia and the grieves family sorry for your loss. God looked down and saw my uncle struggling so he called him up in heaven to suffer no more, uncle mark you will be missed deeply you are a great man! Was sad that I only got to see u a couple times living so far away from one another but we will meet again some day. less
Our hearts are filled with so much sadness and we will miss Mark greatly. Our deepest sympathy to you Sylvia and the entire Grieves family! Sending prayers of healing and comfort during this time. Much love and many hugs coming your way!
Mark and Josephine Duncan
My deepest condolences to Sylvia and to Mark's family. The first time I met Mark was in his home in Frisco, me showing up 2 hours late but Mark was a very gracious host. I will always remember his generosity. Rest in Heavenly Peace.