'Sadly, having lost touch with Mark over the past several months, I am embarrassed to say that I only just learned of his tragic passing. Mark was a leader in our industry and a friend to many. He championed our disease interest with passion and dedication, helping to open up several pathways of progress for researchers, patients and physicians alike. I am ever grateful for having had the blessing of calling him a friend and colleague, and I am truly sorry I did not get the opportunity to express my gratitude to him for his efforts more often. I extend my sincerest sympathies and condolences to his family, whom I came to know through his proud stories and wonderful anecdotes each time we spoke. Mark will always remain a fond, bright spot in the memory of all of us who had the good fortune of getting to know him. My heart goes out to you; please know how we share your loss here in the health community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am so sorry to not have known of his sad passing sooner.'

'I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mark was an integral part of bringing a professional relationship back to life for my association, APGO, and Abbott. I enjoyed "talking shop" with him as well as hearing about how much he adored spending time with his family. I deeply understand his journey the last year as my father lost the battle with the same cancer, almost exactly one year before. Only with God's grace can we move forward without those we've lost.'

'I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I first remember meeting Mark during a Flying Tiger Reunion that took us all to China. We were all so lucky to have such an opportunity and what a fantastic trip it was. My father Leo Paul Clouthier was one of the original AVG's. I am sure they both have meet again as they laugh and reminisce. With my deepest sympathy, Michelle'

'We are so deeply saddened over the loss of our dear friend. Mark became a part of our family 44 years ago when we were growing up in Corpus Christi. Even as a teenager in high school he had a quick wit, playful sense of humor, passion for life and a strong sense of family values. 
Our mother always looked forward to and enjoyed his and Kris' visits. She loved him like a son and is deeply distraught over his passing. Mark was a rare gift to this world and we will forever cherish his memory.'

'Mark was a great supporter of PHEN - We will miss him. My condolences to the family.'

'I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark was my manager in 1991 and was formative to my career as he imparted information and a perspective that I still reference today. I will always recall his love of and pride in his family. My thoughts are with you.'

'We will always remember all the great work Mark did for the AVG Flying Tigers. He was a very nice guy and WE are saddened by his passing.'

'Our sympathies to Mark's family. We considered it a privilege to have known Mark.'

'I've know and had worked with Mark since 1994, in the early days of TAP's SGA team. We laughed a lot and we complained a lot to each other too. He was a good friend, he was a mentor, he was just a good guy. I will miss Mark but I will cherish our fun and our frienship forever. God Bless and Rest in Peace my Friend!'

'The entire AVG family sends warmest thoughts to the Burken family at this time of 
Mark's passing. We are indeed grateful for his many years of dedication to building the official AVG Archives, as the Historian of The Flying Tigers Association, as a lasting record and memory of the AVG. RIP Mark & thanks.....

'I met Mark during a bike trip to Sturgis in 2009. I enjoyed getting to know him over that week and he was a great person and caring family man. His family are in our prayers.'

'I have wonderful memories of the many good times Mark and I had together. He will be missed. We will keep Mark and his family in our prayers.'

'I knew Mark for more than 18 years and have many fond memories of our travels together and all the discussions about life and family. You could not ask for a better friend. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed. Kris, you and your family are in Jodi and my thoughts and prayers.'

'I had the pleasure of working with Mark at TAP and I am sorry to hear about his passing. May you find comfort in his memories.

'Mark was a very important part of our lives working with the AVG and a friend forever in our hearts. He saved me from(Glenda)a possible situation when we traveled to China with the AVG. Mark was always aware and was there in time of need. 
We are so sorry to hear of your lose Kris and loved you two so much.'

'What a sad time. Mark was one of my managers at TAP and we still crossed paths professionally sometimes after TAP was dissolved. He was a great Medicare policy mentor and a really nice guy. He loved to talk about his family, his lake house, and hunting birds with his sporting dog. He will be missed. We will continue our prayers for you.'

'I was blessed to have known and worked with Mark for many years at TAP. Mark's love of family, sharp wit, intelligence and kind nature will be remembered always. My deepest sympathies go to his family.'

OBITUARY

Mark Dennis Burken

February 10, 1952 – November 22, 2012

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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