Mark Timothy Madden Jr.'s Obituary
Mark Timothy Madden, Jr, son of Margo Ann Holley and Mark Timothy Madden, Sr. departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2014, at the age of 20 in East Palo Alto, CA.Mark was born on August 19, 1994 in Hayward, CA.Mark lived in Hayward, CA during the early part of childhood. The family then moved back to East Palo Alto, when Mark was old enough to attend middle school. Mark attended Caesar Chavez and Green Oaks Academy Middle and Junior High School in East Palo Alto, CA. He was Salutatorian of his eight-grade class. After graduating from junior high, Mark then attended Sequoia High School. At Sequoia, Mark got involved in wrestling, football and Sequoia’s International Baccalaureate Program, which lead him on the path to success. During his involvement in Sequoia’s International Baccalaureate Program he studied German for three years and was able to travel to Germany through a student exchange program.Mark was also picked up by a Talent Agency, Talent+Plus, in San Jose, CA. He was involved in acting outside of school. After attending his first year of Sequoia he decided to give up the acting and participate in wrestling and football as full time sports. He was so inspired by his coaches that he decided to play the two sports during his full attendance in high school. Mark went on to volunteer to help out with other youth wrestling programs in East Menlo Park and Palo Alto, CA after graduating Sequoia.After graduating Sequoia Mark was accepted by San Francisco State University. Mark was a senior, (a third year student) at SF State, studying Biology and Alumni of the Metro program. He was a one of a kind student who made a big impact in the lives of his peers, the Metro community and the entire San Francisco State campus. Mark was studying to become a doctor. This year, 2014 Mark joined San Francisco State tutoring team to help the 1st and 2nd year students with their math and writing. Mark also landed a job at Stanford Hospital and had plans to start an intern program in the medical field. Mark gained many friends through out high school, college and church. He was very much liked and admired by all.Mark is survived by his mother and step-father, Margo Ann and Sean Edward Holley of Fremont, CA, and his father, Mark T. Madden, Sr. of Baltimore, MD, his brothers, Trae’Vion Joshua Williams of East Palo Alto, CA, Marquis Madden of Richmond, CA, Brandon Holley of Las Vegas, NV, Abel Brett Holley of Fremont, CA, and a host of relatives and friends.Remember Me As “Being Fearless with God by My Side”…Psalm 231 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. If you really knew me you should know that I was never afraid to take on new challenges, go any place; meet new friends, and the greatest of all, never stop loving family and friends no matter what the circumstance. I found my comfort in being compassionate to both my friends and family and no one could ever talk me out of that.
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