Mark was born in Beech Grove, Indiana to Morris and Dolores Branham. He was the firstborn of four children.
1961
Mark first met the love of his life in the form of a pesky blue-eyed girl of five years old. Eleven years later, she became his bride.
March 9, 1969
Mark was baptized into the Church of the Firstborn.
1971
Mark graduated from Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana Central University.
May, 1972
Mark moved to Colorado to be near his sweet heart.
November 3, 1972
Mark married Darlene Lewis of Olathe, Colorado.
Dec. 1, 1973
Mark was one happy pappy today. His first child was born.....Angela Dawn.
June 10, 1976
Mark's first son was born......Shawn Alan. Mark was delighted to share his middle name with his son.
July 14, 1980
Mark's third child was born.....a son, Jeremiah. Now our family was complete.
June 1, 1996
Mark's daughter, Angie was married to Joe Chapman. Mark was very pleased with his son-in-law.
March, 1997
Mark was ordained an elder in the Church of the Firstborn.
July 30, 1997
Proud Grandpa.....first grandchild was born this day. Addelyn Paige Chapman.
Aug. 28, 2000
Mark's second grandchild was born......Kalli Anne Chapman.
Sept. 28, 2002
Mark's son Jeremiah got married to Jennifer Ahlberg.
Jan. 3, 2003
Mark's third grandchild was born. Madisen Sue Branham.
Sept. 4, 2003
Mark's first grand son was born.....Lucas Bradley Chapman.
November 3, 2004
Mark and I went on a cruise to Hawaii....setting sail on our 32nd wedding anniversary. A wonderful way to celebrate 32 years with the love of your life.
April 8, 2005
Mark passed away at the age of 51.
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