Mark Todd Poole

Mark T. Poole, 40, passed away at his home in Redding, California on October 1, 2019. Mark was born April 6 in Wichita, Kansas to Gary L. and Susan K. (Shaw) Poole and was lovingly referred to as “Marky” by his family growing up. He graduated in the class of 1997 from Milan C-2 High School in Missouri. After high school, Mark proudly served his Nation for seven years in the United States Marine Corps. He completed boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, CA and became a combat engineer. Mark attended several advanced courses where he excelled in his career field, receiving multiple Letters of Commendation and advancing to the rank of Sergeant. In 2002, Mark was chosen to be a Close Combat Instructor and achieved his Green Belt. In 2003, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan, highlighted by a training evolution at the base of Mount Fuji. He was honorably discharged in June of 2004 from Camp Pendleton, CA. After his military service he worked mainly in the construction industry. He was formerly employed by Olson’s Concrete and most recently at Hughes Construction in Redding, CA. Mark will be especially missed by his three children: Savannah A. Poole (age 19), Luke L. Poole (age 9), and Paul M. Poole (age 4). Savannah will always remember her dad as the man that could do anything he set his mind to; even build an airplane if he wanted. She will remember how loving he was and the way he had a big impact on everyone he met. She will miss her dad deeply but hold him in her heart forever. Luke will remember his dad as the greatest, always being there for him and willing to help others. He knows his dad will still be watching his every practice and game. To Paul his dad will always be his superhero and says now that his heart is bigger than everyone else’s as he has his daddy in it. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his family including his parents, Susan and Steve Riker; his paternal grandparents, Chuck and Kay Poole; sisters Kim (Poole) Havens and her husband Cory, Jennifer (Poole) Tisone and her husband Tom; brothers Seth Riker, Stephen Riker and his wife Joy; sisters Sarah Riker and Shelby Riker. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Lewis Poole, and maternal grandparents, Emery Earl and Janine Joy Shaw. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund for Mark’s children. Contributions can be made online at https://everloved.com/life-of/mark-poole/ Burial scheduled for Monday, October 28th at 2:00 pm at Northern California Veteran's Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road, Igo, CA 96047 to be followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 3:30 at Lawncrest Chapel.