Mr. Mark Thomas Sipes
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Mr. Mark Thomas Sipes

  • December 4, 1955 - October 15, 2012
  • Bagdad, Arizona
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“Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know I am praying for you and your family. ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Gerr Shipp (at Dr. Geriler;s)

“My deepest condolances to Pam and the family. ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Vincent Pike - Bagdad, AZ

“Goodbye friend, until we meet again. ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Cody Allmon - Chino Valley, AZ

“We enjoyed the time we were able to spend and talk to Mark for the past 2 years at the corrals. He was always willing to help anyone he could and...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Kathleen & Jared Klingenberg - AZ

“In my eyes Mark was a man of knowledge,wisdom and truth.He had a story for just about everything and if you listened you would find the advice you...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Randy Slaymaker - Hansen, ID

“Uncle Mark you will be missed greatly, I have great memories of you and the girls thank you for them. Never will forget my 1990 trip to Bagdad love...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Lynn,Keith,Kacey,Kyler Heimer - AZ

“I love you uncle mark,you will always be in my heart! You were alway my favorite uncle and you always took care of me when we were growing up! ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: George and Roxana Jauregui - AZ

“Great Man. Will be missed by many ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Jacob & Jennifer Covey - Bagdad, AZ

“You will be missed,old friend. We shared both really good and extremely hard times...we are better for it. Save a place for us in Heaven when we'll...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: John & Marsha Smith - Flora Vista, NM

“Uncle Mark, You will always be in my heart. Lots of memories from even when I was very small and you weren't so grown up either. Making the...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Neal, Chis and Matthew Williams - AZ

“Mark you were a great guy---we have wonderful memories of you and the girls. God bless you Pam and your family--you are in our thoughts and prayers ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Joker and Marilyn Williams - AZ

“Thank you for helping me in life to be the person I am today. If I did not have you growing up when my parents were fighting one another, I would of...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Keith & Claudia Williams - Peoria, AZ

“My thoughts and prayers are with Pam and all the family!! I will keep you all in my prayers!! God Bless You All!! ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Angela Badilla - Tucson, AZ

“Rest my little brother, you are in good hands. I know you will be missed, and I will miss talking to you. No more worries only good relaxing times...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Karen Fuller - Green Valley , AZ

“Rest in peace, you will no longer suffer, but ride like ghost rider in the sky; I know you're gone, but I can still feel you here, just in a...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Williams - Peoria, AZ


Mark Sipes, 56, of Bagdad, Ariz., passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in his home with his loving family. The son of Garnet and Marjorie Sipes was born on Dec. 4, 1955, in Prescott, Ariz.
He was a bull rider, cowboy, father, husband, "Papa," uncle, brother and friend. He has worked at Bagdad Copper Mine since 1973. He loved going to the corrals with his horses and grandkids. He loved to hunt and was a very simple man who liked the simple things in life.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Garnet and Marjorie Sipes; his brothers, Bud, Mickey and Garnet; and his sister Mohea.
Mark is survived by his wife, Pamela; children, Shaunte (Joel), Nikki (Jimmy), Margie (Herbert), Ashley (Jerry), and Logan (Ashley); and grandchildren, Ariel, Arya, Kaleb, Kaylee, Lindsay, Jayden, MaKenize (Donking), Miranda, Leilani and Lilah (Buddah).
A memorial will be noon Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Camp Wood, "Mark's heaven on Earth." Blue ribbons will be placed on the road to show the way.