We Remember

WARNER, Mark Stephen
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
Mark Stephen Warner passed away on April 1, 2020 in his home in Kelowna, BC.
Mark was born February 8, 1954 in Barrie, Ontario to David and Florence Warner. He graduated from Carson Graham High School in 1972. At 19 years old, Mark traveled to Israel, where he met his future Finnish wife, Anna K. Harmiala, in December 1973 living on a kibbutz. They moved to Canada together and got married in July 1975. They were married for 20 years. On July 20, 1976 and October 11, 1982 respectively, he welcomed his two beautiful children who were the most important part of his life.
After traveling abroad, Mark worked for Canada Post for about 7 years and in 1983, Mark started working for GMAC until his retirement in 2009.
Mark had a big sense of humor and an even bigger heart. He donated each Christmas to World Vision International and he spent time, when he could, volunteering at the local homeless shelter. Throughout his life, Mark enjoyed photography, playing the guitar & traveling the world, taking in new cultures, as well as spending quality time with loved ones and dear friends. He was a man with many funny stories & adventures and loved to share them.
Mark is survived by his children Michael & Lisa (Mason) Warner; ex-spouse Anna Warner; brothers Peter (Janis) Warner & Christopher (Cathy) Warner; as well as nieces, nephew & cousins. He was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed.
The family will be getting together late summer to celebrate his life in Tofino, BC, one of his favorite places, and scatter his ashes in the Pacific Ocean.
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Our deepest condolences to Mark’s entire family. May his love and spirit be with you and bless you during this difficult time and during the bright times ahead.
Rest In Peace Mark. You are missed already
My sincerest condolences to the family.. Mark was a dear friend and although we didn’t see each other often, I always knew he was there. I’m going to miss him dearly. Godspeed sweet friend, until we meet again.
To Peter, Chris and all the Warner family, ,My heartfelt sympathy at the loss of dear Mark. I have such wonderful memories of the times with the Spencer family in Ottawa and visiting your family in Vancouver. . Robin visited with Mark when he was out in BC many years ago. I always thought of Mark and his artistic talents and I have seen pictures of his beautiful children. I see Pat LaHaise often and Laurie , Susan and .Elaine. Robin and Shane send their condolences as well Love to all, Aunt Edythe
Mark, you’ll be truly missed. Many years of chatting on the phone with you at GMAC (and the last few years on Facebook). Your love of family was always part of your life that I enjoyed. Condolences to all.
I have so many fond memories of Mark at many Sunday family suppers. Mark’s Mom and Dad would often invite me to enjoy their summer vacations. I recall vividly how the 3 boys loaded the outhouse up with spunky frogs as I sat on the throne they all seemed to appear out of nowhere jumping all over.. It continued with apparent bear growl sounds and 3 boys chuckling outside as I realized, another prank! I had so much fun with Mark and brothers. We had laughter and lifetime memories and kindred spirits that endured over the miles between us. Rest In Peace Mark. xo Cousin Elaine