Aragon High School Alumni
San Mateo, California (CA)
In Memory of
Mark Kleisath
1948-2020
Born Aug 31, 1948, Mark Kleisath attended Aragon High School in San Mateo, CA.
Class of 1966
Aug 31, 1948 - Nov 03, 2020
Aug 31, 1948 - Nov 03, 2020
Mark attended Aragon High School, but moved before graduation.
Below is an edited version of his Legacy obituary written by his children.
"The love of his life was the sea. Being in water gave him a smile that would light up anyone's heart. You could always find him "chefing" in the kitchen, warming our hearts and stomachs with Thanksgiving turkey, abalone, and his homegrown vegetables. His generosity shined when he made green juice for neighbors who were ill. He was a gentle and patient teacher of scuba diving, gardening, and woodworking to friends new and old. He never met a stranger."
"Mark was our own George Bailey from "It's a Wonderful Life." He inspired hope and dispelled fear as he built his own mortgage loan company, keeping people in their homes. He always said that foreclosing was very hard to do. When it was imminent, he helped people transition with dignity and respect. His vitality and life force were so strong that most found it hard to believe he had cancer. Just weeks before his death, he was still relishing in EPIC scuba and freediving adventures with his children."
There is more to read at this link: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbaytimes/name/mark-kleisath-obituary?id=7324787
Below is an edited version of his Legacy obituary written by his children.
"The love of his life was the sea. Being in water gave him a smile that would light up anyone's heart. You could always find him "chefing" in the kitchen, warming our hearts and stomachs with Thanksgiving turkey, abalone, and his homegrown vegetables. His generosity shined when he made green juice for neighbors who were ill. He was a gentle and patient teacher of scuba diving, gardening, and woodworking to friends new and old. He never met a stranger."
"Mark was our own George Bailey from "It's a Wonderful Life." He inspired hope and dispelled fear as he built his own mortgage loan company, keeping people in their homes. He always said that foreclosing was very hard to do. When it was imminent, he helped people transition with dignity and respect. His vitality and life force were so strong that most found it hard to believe he had cancer. Just weeks before his death, he was still relishing in EPIC scuba and freediving adventures with his children."
There is more to read at this link: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbaytimes/name/mark-kleisath-obituary?id=7324787