January 18, 1957 - November 27, 2018 Mark Leland Browder was born on January 18,1957 in Bakersfield, California to Jerald and June Browder (May). On November 27, 2018 Mark was called home by our Heavenly Father. Mark attended West High School, graduating with the class of 1975, where he played football and made many lifelong friendships. After graduation he moved to Hawaii to pursue his favorite hobby of surfing. From there he moved to New York to study communications before finally returning to Bakersfield to help run the family businesses. He married and started his own family, raising his daughter along with three stepchildren with whom he created unforgettable memories. He joined the California Department of Corrections as a Peace Officer in 1987 and retired with an accomplished career. Mark was a loving father and friend to many who was best known for his infectious laugh, sense of humor, generosity and kind heart. He always had a story to tell and always insisted on having "one more beer," which no one could refuse. In his spare time Mark enjoyed working on cars, running his golf cart business, attending various concerts, shows, races and dining with his friends. Mark is preceded in death by his father Jerald Browder, stepfather Gerald May, mother June May, and brother Steven Browder. He is survived by his daughter Cassidy Browder, brothers Greg and Jerry Browder, longtime girlfriend Rocki Dailey-Webb, stepchildren Destani Boswell, Tabitha Jones, Joshua Jones and his beloved dog Layla. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside memorial services will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, California. Reception to follow.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18